In 2007 the Foundation in partnership with Sacramento Suburban water District and Carmichael water District undertook the creation of a native demonstration garden.

The garden is located adjacent to the American River Parkway Foundation office at 5700 Arden Way, Carmichael.   Click here for driving directions.  In the time since this partnership has begun the garden has been greatly transformed.  At this point, almost half of the plants have been planted and the remainder will be planted in September, October of 2008.

The garden consists of all native plants to the American River Parkway.  In fact, all of the plants which have been planted have been harvested from seeds captured along the parkway.

In the spring of 2009 the Foundation will begin the educational component of the Native Interpretive Garden.  At that time, this website will have an interactive map of the garden.  This will allow the user to scroll over a particular plant and learn about its size, water and exposure requirements.

The Foundation will also offer walking tours so participants can learn firsthand about the plants and their best habitat.  We will also host informational seminars about sprinkler systems, and water savings techniques.

The garden is maintained by a local Sacramento company called English Garden Care.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact the ARPF office at (916) 486-2773, or send email to info@arpf.org.