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The California Native Plant Society-San Diego Chapter is pleased to announce that its first California Native Plant Festival will be held on Saturday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Balboa Park. The Festival will feature a variety of native plant-themed activities for both kids and adults, including speakers, artists, vendors, exhibitors, and live music. A selection of chapter-grown native plants will be available for sale. This will be an opportunity to spotlight both the importance and the joy of California native plants for both enthusiasts and novices alike. Funds raised will benefit the activities of the CNPS-San Diego chapter. Look out for more details to come. Hope to see you all there! No registration needed to attend. This is a free event. For more information, please visit the Native Plant Festival site or emailnativeplantfestival@cnpssd.org.

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