River Raisin Watershed Council

Early Bird Admission | 2 - 3pm

The&nbsp;River Raisin Native Plant Sale&nbsp;is a community-focused event hosted by the&nbsp;River Raisin Watershed Council, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring stewardship, improving water quality, and encouraging public participation in watershed protection across southeast Michigan. This event was born out of a desire to connect people with the power of&nbsp;native plants: plants that evolved here, support local wildlife, strengthen ecosystems, and make gardens more resilient. Our plant sale brings together native plant growers, conservation partners, and educators for an afternoon of: 🌱&nbsp;Native plant vendors offering species perfect for pollinators, birds, and wildlife gardens🎨&nbsp;Interactive conservation tables and kids&rsquo; activities🚚 Local food truck fare🌼 Hands-on learning about how native plants help your landscape and our watershed Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned gardener or just curious, this event combines&nbsp;gardening inspiration with environmental education... all designed to help you cultivate beautiful, ecologically beneficial spaces in your own backyard. 🎟️ $5 Early Bird Tickets &mdash; Why We&rsquo;re Offering ThemTo support the long-term success of this event and help cover basic event costs (materials for kids&rsquo; activities, set-up, volunteer support, etc.), we&rsquo;re introducing a&nbsp;$5 Early Bird ticket&nbsp;for the first hour of the sale (2:00&ndash;3:00 PM). ✨&nbsp;What you get with an Early Bird ticket:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">First access to the plant offerings, perfect for finding hard-to-get species</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A smoother shopping experience with fewer crowds</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The satisfaction of helping support a community conservation event</li></ul>After 3:00 PM, general admission to browse and shop will be free! 🌱 Why Native Plants MatterNative plants are more than beautiful: they are&nbsp;ecological champions&nbsp;for our region. They:<ul fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Matter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: no-contextual; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Matter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: no-contextual; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Provide essential food and shelter for wildlife</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Support pollinators like bees and butterflies</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Require less maintenance once established</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strengthen local ecosystems and help combat invasive species</li></ul>Choosing native species helps protect our natural heritage &mdash; and makes your garden more vibrant and resilient.

The River Raisin Native Plant Sale is a community-focused event hosted by the River Raisin Watershed Council, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring stewardship, improving water quality, and encouraging public participation in watershed protection across southeast Michigan. This event was born out of a desire to connect people with the power of native plants: plants that evolved here, support local wildlife, strengthen ecosystems, and make gardens more resilient. Our plant sale brings together native plant growers, conservation partners, and educators for an afternoon of: 🌱 Native plant vendors offering species perfect for pollinators, birds, and wildlife gardens🎨 Interactive conservation tables and kids’ activities🚚 Local food truck fare🌼 Hands-on learning about how native plants help your landscape and our watershed Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious, this event combines gardening inspiration with environmental education... all designed to help you cultivate beautiful, ecologically beneficial spaces in your own backyard. 🎟️ $5 Early Bird Tickets — Why We’re Offering ThemTo support the long-term success of this event and help cover basic event costs (materials for kids’ activities, set-up, volunteer support, etc.), we’re introducing a $5 Early Bird ticket for the first hour of the sale (2:00–3:00 PM). ✨ What you get with an Early Bird ticket:<ul><li>First access to the plant offerings, perfect for finding hard-to-get species</li><li>A smoother shopping experience with fewer crowds</li><li>The satisfaction of helping support a community conservation event</li></ul>After 3:00 PM, general admission to browse and shop will be free! 🌱 Why Native Plants MatterNative plants are more than beautiful: they are ecological champions for our region. They:<ul><li>Provide essential food and shelter for wildlife</li><li>Support pollinators like bees and butterflies</li><li>Require less maintenance once established</li><li>Strengthen local ecosystems and help combat invasive species</li></ul>Choosing native species helps protect our natural heritage — and makes your garden more vibrant and resilient.

River Raisin Watershed Council

2nd River Raisin Native Plant Sale

804 N Evans St

Early Bird Admission | 2 - 3pm

$5

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