Canyons to the Desert RCD

10/24/2026

Farmers Market today !

- Native & Drought Tolerant Plant Sale
- Meet Local Groups, Organizations, & Vendors
- Fire-Smart Defensible Space Workshop
- Educational Displays and Activities
- Pet Adoptions
- Music DJ and Food

8am - 4:30pm
10148 West Ave. I
Lancaster, CA

10/14/2026

09/28/2026

Hello everyone mark your calendars for this Month October 24th! We are having our annual fall festival plant sale with many different organizations and local businesses. Hope to see you there!🎃🌻🍁

08/22/2026

Although Baja fairy duster (calliandra californica) is not found in the state of California, it is within the southern end of what’s considered the California floristic province. This species is found as the name suggests is native to Baja California, Mexico and is a close relative to California’s native Calliandra species known as simply Fairyduster (Calliandra eriophylla). Baja California fairy duster is a fast growing, small mounding shrub that is great for water wise gardening. Typically growing 3’-5’ tall and wide, they are especially suited for planting when limited on space and are tolerant of regular pruning. Baja fairy duster can bloom year-round with bright red flowers that attracts wildlife like bees, butterflies, and humming birds.

08/22/2026

Planning on collecting milkweed seed to propagate?
An easy way to capture milkweed’s wind dispersed seed (the term for this mechanism is anemochory) is by placing small mesh bag over green seed pods that haven’t opened yet. A good sign the pods are ready is when they shift from a bright green to a dull faded green, yellow, or tan. Typically for narrow leaf milkweed (the species pictured) they begin releasing seed from late summer to fall. Milkweed seed pods open once they dry out releasing seed with silky white filament often called floss that acts as a natural parachute carrying the seeds through the wind far distances. This low-effort method of seed collection works well for many other plants as well!

08/22/2026

Discover what is living in the desert as the sun sets and the stars come out. Be a citizen scientist as certified naturalists lead a bioblitz. Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nighttime-bio-blitz-september-tickets-1992494500688?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/12/2026

Get rid of your lawn and save water with native and drought tolerant plants. 🌱 💧

Visit www.cdrcd.org/rebate-details for more information!

05/27/2026

Summer is coming—is your native garden is ready for it?

Join us Thursday, June 4 at 5:30 pm for our free Naturehood Webinar: Get Your Native Plants Ready for Summer with instructor Oscar Lucario.

We'll cover seasonal pruning, water budgeting, plant-by-plant care tips, and design adjustments that keep your garden beautiful, resilient, and full of habitat value all season long!

Register at https://bit.ly/4uZ0W9D

🌿: Red bush monkeyflower (Mimulus aurantiacus var. puniceus) and cleveland sage (Salvia clevelandii)
📸: Linda Richards

05/21/2026

Searching for a drought tolerant shrub that provides food and habitat for wildlife (especially birds)? Then Anderson’s wolfberry or Lycium andersonii is your plant. A member of the nightshade family, this plant has edibles fruits that many birds and mammal species use. Many animals such as quail rely on this spiny plant for shelter, shade, & protection where cover is sparse. Due to its dense growing nature and reaching up to 8ft in height, this species makes a great living fense. Anderson’s Wolfberry can be found in a wide variety of habitat types though most often is found sandy, gravelly washes and thrives in hot dry climates. Known host for several species of sphinx moth, prominent moth, and crambid moth. We currently these in 5 gallons. Reminder nursery is open every Thursday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm