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“Bringing Back the Natives” Garden Tour of 60 Alameda & Contra Costa Gardens (May 3-4)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
Various locations in the East Bay and Contra Costa | Various locations in the East Bay and Contra Costa

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“Bringing Back the Natives” Garden Tour of 60 Alameda & Contra Costa Gardens (May 3-4)

Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour

May 3-4, 10am to 5pm both days

A tour of 60 Alameda and Contra Costa Gardens and Homes

This delightful collection of native plant gardens ranges from an established wildlife oasis to brand new installations, from large lots in the hills to small front-yard gardens, from local native plants to natives from throughout California, and from gardens designed and installed by owners to those designed and installed by professionals.

Visit the Bringing Back the Natives website at https://bringingbackthenatives.net/view-gardens for detailed descriptions and photos of each of the 60 gardens.

Bayside gardens are open on May 3, and Inland gardens on May 4.

Presented by Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour

 

Upcoming “Bringing Back the Natives” Garden Tour of 60 Alameda & Contra Costa Gardens (May 3-4) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Nature, Outdoors
Venue: Various locations in the East Bay and Contra Costa
Address: Various locations in the East Bay and Contra Costa

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