A Program of Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour

Welcome to the
Tri-Valley Native Plant Resource Team!

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The purpose of this team is to support native plant projects and initiatives for team members who live in the Tri-Valley area. Activities will focus on this region that includes Livermore, San Ramon, Dublin, and Pleasanton — but anyone is welcome to join.

Sign up to receive the Tri-Valley Native Plant Resource Team monthly newsletter for local events and resources

Join the broader Bay Area Bringing Back the Natives email list

We encourage you to fill out the Bringing Back the Natives Native Plant Resource Teams form, which is a separate Google Discussion Group email list from the TNVPRT email list. Joining is free and provides broader Bay Area event and resource information on native plants. On the form, select the Tri-Valley Team and any additional interest groups to receive emails from those discussion groups.

Get started by clicking the link below and filling out the Bringing Back the Natives NPRT Team Membership form.

Online Resources

If you're just getting started with native plants, these resources are a great place to begin.

Plant This Not That — One Pager

A quick-reference chart of Tri-Valley region-specific native plant ideas and their non-native alternatives.

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Plant This Not That — Full Chart

The complete expanded chart with a comprehensive list of native plants recommended for the Inland East Bay.

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East Bay Nurseries List

A curated list of East Bay nurseries that carry native plants to help you get started in your garden.

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Bringing Back the Natives

Visit Bringing Back the Natives for a full list of online resources, events, and garden inspiration.

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Bringing Back the Natives YouTube Channel

The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour YouTube channel features Doug Tallamy talks and 140+ videos on native plant gardening, heat pumps, solar, and more. Subscribe for updates.

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