Fall Native Plant Sale returns to Tualatin Hills Nature Park on Oct. 11

It’s that time of year to get native plants into the soil.

Home gardeners can choose from among more than 100 varieties of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants during the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s 9th annual Fall Native Plant Sale, Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park.

The free event, from 10 am to 2 pm at 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, will be hosted by knowledgeable staff and volunteers eager to answer questions and help shoppers find native varieties to meet their needs.

“This is a great opportunity, not only to find a broad variety of ornamental plants and shrubs but to talk to our experts and learn how best to incorporate native plants into their garden,” said Karen Munday, program coordinator at the Nature Park Interpretive Center.

Native plants need little care, water, fertilizer, or pesticides, and they provide greater benefits for wildlife than traditional landscaping.

“Planting now gives your plants plenty of time to recover from transplanting and allows roots to become established to be ready for next spring’s growing season,” Munday said.

Proceeds from the Fall Native Plant Sale – sponsored by Friends of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park – support future park improvements and environmental educational programs. For more information, call the Tualatin Hills Nature Park Interpretive Center at 503-629-6350.

About THPRD

Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving 230,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, more than 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.