Discover how selecting even a few California native plants for a garden or restoration plot can make a difference in the populations of beneficial insects and animals.

Native plants provide an abundance of resources for insects, lizards, birds and other animals. Gardeners with little experience can add to a local pollinator pathway to support these critters as they browse our neighborhoods.

This presentation, led by John Kehoe of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS), will be accompanied by a slideshow that includes numerous high-resolution photos revealing the many relationships between California native plants and the creatures that rely on them.

John Kehoe is a longtime member of CNPS and sees himself as a California Naturalist, a citizen scientist, an occasional docent, and environmental advocate. He frequently volunteers at Grassroots Ecology habitat restoration events and various CNPS functions. His research interests include studying insects, plants and ecosystems with a passion for our native bees. He shares these interests by way of his photography on Flickr and iNaturalist.

Registration is recommended to receive an email reminder. This program will take place in the Adult Fiction Room.

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Accessibility
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 or chat with a librarian at least three days in advance of the program.