UH Biodiversity Garden Featured in Upcoming Native Garden Tour

Our team has been working hard to make UH more beautiful with drought- tolerant native plants, and the results have been amazing! But they can do so much more, and so can you! By donating to this dedicated campaign, your money will be matched dollar-for-dollar by UHCA to pur-chase more plants, mulch, and supplies. Scan the QR code, or go to uhsd.org/nativeplantsdonate and help us make UH more beautiful- sustainably! 

Three years ago, we planted our first native plants in the parkway on Meade Avenue near the Alice Birney joint-use field. Today, the garden is thriving thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers and generous donations from the community. 

Over 40 different native plant species spread across multiple garden plots provide a foundation for insect, bird, and reptile biodiversity. Our neighborhood biodiversity garden will have the opportunity to shine as a featured stop on the California Native Plant Society’s (CNPS) annual garden tour on Sunday, April 12. 

If you are interested in purchasing a ticket for the self-guided garden tour with stops across our region, check out the CNPS website at cnpssd.org/2026-garden-tour . Otherwise, come join us every second Saturday of the month from 8 to 11 a.m. at Park & Meade to get our garden ready for the big event, and enjoy our garden for free anytime! 

The next event is March 8.