CA Natives with expert Chrystene Newman

Saturday, May 28th 10am-12pm

Just in time for Spring! Join us for a special morning with Chrystene Newman. With a Bachelor in Ecology and Environmental Biology from Cal State Dominguez Hills, Chrystene is a Restoration Biologist for a land management nonprofit in Orange County. During this workshop, Chrystene will teach us all about California native plants including the many benefits they bring to our ecosystem, and how you can incorporate them in your own gardening life.

Topics to be covered:

Why are CA Natives so important 

Seasonality of CA Natives

Conservation and restoration

Where to find CA Natives locally 

Flowering calendar guide

The course fee of $25

During this interactive class 

-Working through a course booklet to help you start and continue your awareness and relationship with these amazing locals

-CA Native seeds provided for you to take home and plant

Bring any photos and questions you have about CA natives

The Hangout is located at 2122 E 4th St., Long Beach, CA 90814

Free parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, otherwise metered parking is available on 4th St.