Our native plant nursery and interpretive gardens at Lake Natoma is FOLFAN’s newest initiative. The program reflects a close partnership with our state park, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, and the California State Parks Gold Fields District. We’ve also received critical support from the California State Parks Foundation, the Folsom Area Rotary Clubs, and the Folsom Garden Club. And we are fortunate to call the SacValley Native Plant Nursery and the Laguna Foundation Native Plant Nursery our “big sister” nurseries.
The mission of our nursery and gardens program is to develop, grow and maintain a native plant nursery and public interpretive gardens that serve two purposes:
- Public education, including for children, about the importance of native plants and habitats.
- To grow healthy native plants for eco-restoration and fire resiliency projects within our state park(s).
Volunteer Workdays at the Lake Natoma Nursery and Gardens for May 2026
- SATURDAY, May 3rd, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- SATURDAY, May 17th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
IF YOU PLAN ON BEING THERE
All workdays are open to anyone who is interested in joining us. If you plan to come out, send me an email so that we have a general idea of how many to expect and can contact you if we have to cancel or adjust the start time.
-Karen Shaffer, FOLFAN Vice President and Nursery/Gardens Coordinator
kshaffer27@gmail.com | 916-834-6390
ACCESS AND DIRECTIONS
If you need a volunteer parking pass to get in the state park, let us know in your email. We always have water on hand to refill your water bottles and we will have all the necessary tools. We have gloves, but feel free to bring your own. If it’s your first time and you need directions, request that in your email.
