# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hands-On Practice - California Native Plant Propagation & Gardening - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a hands-on, immersive California native plant program.About this EventThis program is designed for beginners, aspiring Master Gardeners, restoration practitioners, and anyone interested in native plant propagation and ecological gardening.Participants will gain extensive hands-on practice with seeds, cuttings, divisions, and native garden installation. You will enhance practical skills while learning the ecological importance of California native plants and how to successfully grow and care for them in gardens and restoration settings.What You’ll LearnThroughout this program, participants will explore:Introduction to California native plants and local species identificationSeed collection, cleaning, storage, and treatments for breaking dormancyPropagation by seed, cuttings, and divisionsPotting up, soil mixes, and container selectionPlanting, watering, and maintaining native plants in gardensTiming propagation for the desired plant size and project goalsAdvanced topics in native gardening, habitat restoration, and fire resiliencePollinator and flower interactionsEthnobotany: edible, medicinal, and cultural uses of native plantsNo prior experience required.What to BringClosed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothingNotebook or device for notesCuriosity and willingness to get your hands dirtyAll plant materials and tools will be provided.Why Native Plants?California native plants support local wildlife, conserve water, and build resilient landscapes. By learning how to propagate and care for natives, you’ll gain skills that benefit your garden, your community, and local ecosystems.RegistrationSpace is limited to ensure a high-quality, hands-on experience.Register early to secure your spot!Directions: ON GOOGLE MAPS Search 'Car Park for Sycamore Canyon'1. Park in the final, bottom, lower visitor parking lot: Car Park for Sycamore Canyon2. Walk past the left side of the bathrooms, past the Eucalyptus grove.3. Walk into and past the horse stable area, and into Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery.Walk with Christina to the nursery! After you park, click the link below for a quick video guide to help you get there: https://samofund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/How-to-get-to-RSV-Nursery.mov Total walking time averages less than 3 minutes. If you are walking for longer, you may be walking the wrong way! Call or text 805-844-7449 if you are lost.The main entrance is at Via Goleta and Lynn Road, Newbury Park, CA, 91320From the Ventura Fwy (101) to Lynn Rd exit. South on Lynn Rd 5.25 miles to Via Goleta. 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