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Back Country Land Trust Native Plant Sale – November 2, 2013
Back Country Land Trust – 17th Annual Native Plant Sale! Saturday, November 2; 8:30-11:30am at Joan MacQueen Middle School, 2001 Tavern Road, Alpine Don’t miss our 17th-annual “Best Little (Native) Plant Sale in East San Diego County.” Join local native plant expert, Don Hohimer, at Joan MacQueen Middle School on Saturday, November 2nd. Dozens of varieties of native plants will be available for purchase, and all proceeds go to support BCLT properties and programs. Don’s “Plant Talk” starts at 8:30am. Plant sales start at 9am and go until 11:30am. Come early to get the best selection! Cut firewood will also be…
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Monarch Butterfly Caterpillars – FREE to Good Homes! Hundreds Available Right Now!
AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION!!! YOU CAN PICK THEM UP TODAY AT THE ALPINE FARMER’S MARKET! (Sept. 11, 2013) This is an INCREDIBLE DEAL! Monarch butterflies normally sell for $100/dozen or more, and caterpillars range from $2 – $8 each! ONE REQUIREMENT – YOU MUST HAVE MILKWEED PLANT for them to eat!! Must show proof of possession. (Photos acceptable.) Monarch butterfly caterpillars must have milkweed — they will not eat ANY other plant!! (See Below) If you have planted milkweed (Asclepias currasavica) but are still waiting for the Monarch butterflies to find it and lay their eggs, here is your opportunity to jump-start…
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