Sept 14, 7:30 PM – Brian Bautista of Hello Yarrow on Zoom

You are invited to a live Zoom session to hear Brian Bautista of Hello Yarrow share how he turned his urban lot into a low-water sanctuary for birds, butterflies, and bees. Learn the practical steps to ditch your wasteful lawn, slash your water bill, and restore nature right in your own yard.

LINK: https://cnps-org.zoom.us/j/87240812653?pwd=UHBERGxDVFlrNEFyK0JrNVhwMEJydz09

Meet the Speaker

Brian Bautista (Instagram) transformed his Inglewood home from a thirsty patch of Bermuda grass into a vibrant haven of California native plants like showy penstemon, hummingbird sage, toyon trees, and milkweed. Tired of spending money and time maintaining a traditional lawn that offered little value, he replaced his entire yard with resilient native flora that now thrives and attracts local wildlife.

Years after his native plant garden began during Covid,  Bautista has fallen in love with gardening and California native plants. “I would love to walk down the street and see more gardens like this,” Bautista said as he pointed out a ruby-throated hummingbird nibbling on one of his sage plants. “It’s like a symphony. Hopefully, we can help nature reclaim some space and provide more habitat for our birds, butterflies and bees and get some precious rainwater into the ground instead of down the street and into the storm drains.”  (LAT)