The City’s Department of Utilities is inviting residents to visit its drought-tolerant garden on May 3 to learn more about California native plants and water-efficient landscaping.

The garden at 1395 35th Avenue will be open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“We’re excited to open the garden on a weekend so more people can discover the beauty and benefits of California native plants,” said William Granger, the City’s water conservation coordinator.

“It’s a great chance to learn how these plants can create vibrant, low-maintenance landscapes that save water and support local ecosystems.”

Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the garden and see nearly 30 varieties of California native plants, as well as purchase plants from a mobile plant nursery on site.

Utilities staff will also be available to answer questions and share insights into how the garden was designed to support water-efficient landscaping.

“We will also be on hand to provide information about the City’s water conservation rebates and how residents can incorporate native plants into their own yards,” Granger added.

The event is part of the California Native Plant Society’s Gardens Gone Native Plant Tour, which is a free self-guided tour highlighting dozens of local gardens with California native plants in the Sacramento region.