News Release
Green Gardening Fair and Native Plant Sale returns April 28
03/28/2012
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District hosts its annual Green Gardening Fair and Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, April 28, at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park Interpretive Center, 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton.
The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Native plants are an excellent feature to help attract more birds, butterflies, pollinators and other wildlife to a garden. Once established, native plants offer greater benefits to wildlife and require less care, water, fertilizers, and pesticides than non-native, ornamental plants.
“We are lucky to have such a beautiful array of native plants in our region,” said Karen Munday, program coordinator at the Interpretive Center. “We will have a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and perennials available to help visitors find the right native plant for any spot in the garden.”
At the Green Gardening Fair, visitors can learn about sustainable gardening techniques through a variety of activities and information booths. Gardening experts will be on hand to provide information on how to conserve water, choose native plants, install a rain garden and improve their garden habitat.
For more information about the event, call the Interpretive Center at 503/629-6350 or send an e-mail to event coordinator Renee Gabriel (rgabriel@thprd.org).
The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Proceeds from the plant sale will support environmental education programs and future park improvements.
The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is a 222-acre wildlife reserve in the heart of Beaverton. Education and recreation programs for children, adults and families are presented throughout the year at the Nature Park Interpretive Center to inspire a sense of wonder and stewardship of the natural world.
Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving more than 220,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include a wide variety of classes, 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503/645-6433.
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Date: March 28, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Click here for official release (PDF). |
