Your support of native plant sales is transforming yards
into havens for pollinators and wildlife alike!
ONLINE Plant Sale
August 26-September 30
Missed the in-person sale or find you need more of your favorite native plant?
We've got an online sale solution for you!
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Every Yard a Refuge | May 14, 2027
Registration will open in April 2027
Our yards can serve as an important refuge for native plants and the wildlife that depend on them. Matt Dykstra, of the ذكذكتسئµ Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens, will provide an introduction to native plant gardening. The program will cover why native gardens are important, how to establishing a garden at your home, and common challenges that new native plant gardeners encounter. The program will include a tour of the plants available for sale. Participants can select any one perennial plant to take home as part of the program, and will be able to purchase other plants ahead of the main sale on Saturday.
Cost: $20, program limited to 25 participants
Contact: matthew.dykstra@calvin.edu with questions.
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Spring 2027 Plant Sale
Saturday, May 15 | 10 AM - 2 PM
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Volunteer with us!
Become a volunteer! Join us in the greenhouse every M, W, TH!
For ages 18+ if a parent or guardian isn't present.
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Questions? Contact Benji Steenwyk benjamin.steenwyk@calvin.edu
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View our for an idea of what products are available throughout the year. This guide will be updated very close to the fall sale. We'll post in when the 2026 sale guide is available.
Native plants are flowers, grasses, trees and shrubs that have inhabited Michigan since before European settlement. Each year, we collect native seeds from West Michigan and propagate them in our greenhouses. The Native Plant Sale features more than 100 rare, unusual, and favorite varieties of native wildflowers, shrubs, and grasses for all growing conditions, including drought-tolerant, rain garden, and shade species.
When the is open, orders are fulfilled on Thursdays and available for pickup on Fridays from the glass house at 1750 East Beltline Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
Proceeds benefit educational and stewardship programs at the preserve. Thank you for your support!
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For additional species information and photos, visit these online databases:
- (best plants for birds)