PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will offer their annual California Native Plant Sale Nov. 1 through 29 at El Dorado Nature Center (7550 E. Spring St.). The plant sale will feature hundreds of beautiful and beneficial native plants to enhance gardens, patios or balconies and increase habitat for wildlife.

Plant sale patrons can expect an easy shopping experience by completing the following steps:

• Download the plant order form from the PRM website or pick up a form at El Dorado Nature Center in advance. 
• Complete the form in advance by checking the type and quantity of plants you’d like to purchase.
• Drive through the designated order fulfillment line any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, beginning Nov. 1 through Nov. 29 (closed Nov. 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday).
• Bring acceptable payment (cash, checks or credit cards) to the pickup. Staff will collect the completed order form and load the available plants into the shopper’s vehicle. Payment will be collected at the time plants are received. 

Plant quantities are limited, and certain plants may be sold out at time of purchase. Pre-orders are not available, and the items chosen on one’s plant order form is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Proceeds from the California Native Plant Sale will benefit Friends of El Dorado Nature Center, an affiliate of the non-profit Partners of Parks, a group that works to cultivate respect, understanding and stewardship of the natural world.

For more information, people may call 562.570.1745, or visit the El Dorado Nature Center webpage. 

Media inquiries may be directed to Jane Grobaty, Community Information Officer, Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine at 562.570.3233 or Jane.Grobaty@longbeach.gov.