How to rebuild nature, conserve water, and create habitats for animals? Invest in native plants

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This sign marks the entrance to the Theodore Payne Foundation in Sun Valley, CA. The nursery grows hummingbird sage, lilac verbena, deer grass, and other plants that are native to Southern California.

This sign marks the entrance to the Theodore Payne Foundation in Sun Valley, CA. The nursery grows hummingbird sage, lilac verbena, deer grass, and other plants that are native to Southern California. Photo by Zaydee Sanchez.

Native plants are vital to the health of the local ecosystem, particularly during a time of climate change, hotter weather, and droughts. KCRW tours the Theodore Payne Foundation to learn about the power of native plants and how to grow them yourself. 

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Credits

Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Jenna Kagel, Kathryn Barnes