Leland Avenue Rain Gardens Revival

California lilac (Ceanothus) is currently blooming at the Buffalo Kitchen bulbout.

This California native shrub is covered in blooms and buzzing with life. Ceanothus is more than just a beautiful plant; its nectar-rich flowers support native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators during a critical time of year.

As a drought-tolerant California native, it thrives on minimal water once established, making it a valuable addition to climate-resilient urban gardens. It also promotes soil health through a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its roots, benefiting nearby plants and supporting healthier ecosystems overall.
Small native plantings can have a significant ecological impact, even in a neighborhood bulbout.

Stop by to see the blooms while they last!

Do you know your w**ds?

From Bur Chervil to Mouse Barley, these are some of the invasive w**ds we’ll be targeting during our first-ever Leland Avenue W**d Walk.

Join us this Sunday as we move from bulbout to bulbout along Leland Avenue removing invasive plants, protecting pollinator habitat, and helping keep the corridor healthy and beautiful.

Meet at
Sunday, May 24
Starting at 10:30 AM

Gloves and tools provided. Feel free to bring your favorite w**ding tool if you have one.

We’ll wrap up with complimentary snacks and drinks from .

Pull some w**ds. Meet your neighbors. Help keep Leland blooming.

Join us for the first-ever Leland Avenue W**d Walk as we tackle pesky w**ds at the bulbouts along Leland Avenue and give our pollinator plantings some breathing room.

Meet at
Sunday, May 24
10:30 AM

We’ll provide gloves and tools, but feel free to bring your favorite w**ding tool if you have one handy.

We’ll wrap up with complimentary snacks and drinks from .

Come out for a laid-back morning of community stewardship, fresh air, and hands-on care for the neighborhood.

Leland Avenue is Buzzing 🐝

Spring is on display at Leland & Rutland, where a native bumblebee was seen diligently working among California poppies. It moved through the vibrant orange flowers, highlighting the importance of pollinator habitats.

A single Clarkia nearby has started to bloom, adding a touch of pink.

Such small moments demonstrate how modest neighborhood plantings can generate habitat and enliven our streetscape.

Every little bit counts—whether you’re pulling w**ds, planting native plants, or volunteering your time. Your efforts truly make a difference!

Vis Valley, you did it!!

You showed up on Sunday and got to work, and the results speak for themselves. These two bulbouts went from neglected to fully transformed, and you didn’t stop there. With the extra mulch, you improved the surrounding ones as well.

This was a herculean effort, and we’re genuinely grateful to everyone who showed up and gave it their all. The neighborhood looks better because of you!

A huge thanks to the soils class members for your dedication, support, and leadership. Thanks also to for supplying us with snacks and beverages, and to for the awesome mulch.

Next up: our May work party. We’re keeping it easy with a “W**d Walk” to clear the persistent w**ds and keep everything looking good. Easy, satisfying, and still impactful.

We hope to see you there!

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Rain or shine, we’re showing up this Sunday. No cancellations, no excuses.

The forecast says there might be some light drizzle, so come prepared. Throw on a rain jacket, bring layers, and let’s get it done.

We’ve got plants ready to go in the ground and a space that needs all hands on deck. This only works if people show up.

Be there. Bring a friend. Let’s build something real together.

Sunday April 26, 10:30 - 12:30

We’ve got the space ready and the plants. All that’s missing is you.

We picked up a fresh batch from Devil’s Mountain Nursery, and they’re ready to go in the ground. Now it’s time to turn them into something real.

Join your neighbors for a productive morning outdoors. Fresh air, good people, and hands-on work that makes a difference. We’ll be planting California natives and bringing these spaces to life.

📍 — 144 Leland Avenue
🗓 Sunday, April 26, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

No experience needed. Just show up ready to help.

Let’s Get Digging, Vis Valley!

Big news, neighbors! We’re expanding our Pollinator Pathway. At our next Planting Party, we aren’t just tackling one spot—we’re going big by revitalizing TWO entire bulbouts at Desmond and Peabody!

Whether you have a thumb as green as a Coast Live Oak or you’ve never touched a shovel in your life, we need your hands and your heart to help Leland Avenue bloom.

The Details
When: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Meet-Up: (144 Leland Avenue)

The Mission: Planting California native superstars to create essential habitats for our local pollinators.

No need to lug your own gear to the site! We’re providing all the tools, sturdy work gloves, a fresh batch of California-native plants, and plenty of mulch to keep those new roots happy and moisture-locked. Plus, we’ll have plenty of refreshments on hand to keep your energy up as we work together to beautify the neighborhood.

Let’s show some love to the valley and build something that lasts for years to come. Grab the family, bring a neighbor, and let’s make some dirt fly!

Tap the link in our bio or scan the QR code to RSVP so we have enough snacks!

We’ve hit a turning point.

What started as Leland Avenue Rain Gardens Revival was about bringing these spaces back from neglect. That phase took real work. Clearing, rebuilding, replanting. And you all showed up.

Now the reality is different.

The gardens are alive.
The system is in place.
The focus has shifted.

This next chapter is about:
• maintaining what we’ve built
• improving plantings and soil health
• strengthening habitat for pollinators
• connecting these spaces into something bigger

In short, this is no longer a “revival.”

It’s an evolving pollinator corridor and living system.

So it’s time for a rebrand.

We want a name that actually reflects where we are now and where we’re going

Which name fits best?

🔘 Leland Avenue Rain Garden Stewards
🔘 Leland Avenue Rain Gardens Initiative
🔘 Leland Avenue Pollinator Corridor
🔘 Leland Avenue Native Corridor Project
🔘 Leland Avenue Rain Garden Stewards
🔘 Leland Avenue Rain Gardens Initiative
🔘 Leland Avenue Pollinator Corridor
🔘 Leland Avenue Native Corridor Project
🔘 Leland Avenue Pollinator Initiative
🔘 Leland Native Stewards
🔘 Leland Pollinator Stewards
🔘 Viz Valley Bioswale Collective
🔘 Leland Avenue Pollinator Initiative
Leland Native Stewards
Leland Pollinator Stewards
Viz Valley Bioswale Collective

Vote in the poll.

Drop a comment if you’ve got a better idea.

This project has always been community-driven. The name should be too.

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Golden hour just got a little brighter

The California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) are putting on a full show right now in front of G&L Bakery & Restaurant at 198 Leland Avenue. This bulbout is popping with color, buzzing with pollinators, and doing exactly what a neighborhood planting should do—bring life to the street.

If you’re nearby, stop and take it in. Snap a photo, watch the bees, and see what a small patch of native plants can do.

Big thanks to everyone helping care for these spaces—this is what community stewardship looks like.

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