SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Wild Ones South Bend is working in collaboration with South Bend Parks, Venue and Arts to host its Spring Native Plant Sale next month on May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This event will offer many species of plants, trees, and shrubs that are native to St. Joseph County and surrounding counties.

It will take place at Pinhook Park at 2801 Riverside Dr. in South Bend and will have local ecology groups on hand for educational outreach.

Event organizers say planting native plants helps ensure the biodiversity of a region while supporting our pollinators. Availability of native plant resources is crucial in increasing awareness of the environmental importance of native plant communities.

For more information, visit the Wild Ones website.