A special dedication event for the new Atrium California Native Plant Demonstration Garden will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 12 PM to 2 PM at the Nature Center. The garden was created in partnership with the Stockton Garden Club, whose members designed and installed this new demonstration garden space.

During the event, Garden Club members will give short talks about the garden’s design and the benefits of using California native plants in the landscape. The Oak Grove Docent Council president will also speak about the garden’s role in supporting local wildlife and enhancing the Nature Center’s educational mission.

Visitors can join docent-led walks through the new demonstration garden and along the Native Plant Trail, offering a closer look at how native plants support a thriving ecosystem. The garden is already attracting hundreds of native insects and birds, highlighting the important role native plants play in promoting biodiversity while adding natural beauty to the Nature Center grounds.

The event is free with light refreshments served. Parking $6 cash.