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Portola Valley proclaims April as California Native Plant Month and honors Conservation Committee
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Summary
The council presented a proclamation to the Conservation Committee recognizing educational activities for California Native Plant Month; the committee outlined outreach including library displays, a QR‑linked brochure, hikes, and partnerships with local groups.
The Portola Valley Town Council presented a proclamation recognizing the Conservation Committee’s work and formally marking April as California Native Plant Month in the town.
Mayor Craig Taylor read brief remarks honoring the committee’s long‑term stewardship of local open spaces. Judy, accepting the proclamation on behalf of the committee, said native plants “are the foundation of it all” and outlined an outreach calendar that includes weekly forum posts, a display at the farmers market, a native‑plant photo category in the Cultural Arts Committee contest, coordinated hikes, and a downloadable brochure accessible via a QR code.
Why it matters: the proclamation formalizes local recognition of statewide Native Plant Month and highlights volunteer and committee activity that supports native habitat education and modest public programming in town.
Ending: The council and committee gathered for remarks and a photo; the presentation concluded before the meeting proceeded to manager’s announcements and the budget item.
