From Monday, April 2 2007 - 9:00am To Tuesday, April 3 2007 - 1:00pm Every day
Native Plant Sale
The El Dorado Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) will hold its semi-annual native plant sale on Saturday, April 2, 9 am - 1 pm, at Building C, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville. Select from a diversity of native plants that offer beautiful flowers, bright berries, drought tolerance, erosion control, wildlife food and cover, or deer resistance, as well as books and posters. 2850 Fairlane Court, in front of Building C, Placerville www.eldoradocnps.org For more information contact: Shellie & Steve Perry (530) 644-6335
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