The Eastside Audubon Pacific Northwest Native Plant Sale is set for April 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kirkland Children’s School, 5311 108th Ave. N.E. in Kirkland.

The event is open to the public.

More than 115 plant species will be arranged in nine zones representing typical local growing conditions. Knowledgeable sales staff will help shoppers choose plants that will thrive in every area of the garden as well as attract birds and butterflies.

“So much of Pacific Northwest native habitat has been replaced with pavement and non-native flora that wildlife needs us to restore some of the native plants,” said volunteer sale manager Geary Britton-Simmons, who has bought, grown and dug up 3,500 plants for the sale. “Locally found birds and butterflies thrive best when they can feed upon the fruits, seeds, flowers and bugs that are found on plants and trees native to the Pacific Northwest.”

Popular plants for sale will include Western Trillium, Woods Strawberry and Red Huckleberry. Among the most hard-to-find that Britton-Simmons has procured are Common Quamash, Tiger Lily and unusual Black Swamp and Wild Gooseberry varieties.

In addition to encouraging the restoration of native habitat for wildlife, the sale will raise funds for Eastside Audubon’s programs in conservation and education.

Plants, shrubs and trees will be sold in containers from four inches to five gallons. Wheelbarrows and assistance will be available to help purchasers with larger items. Checks, cash, Visa and MasterCard will be accepted.

Native plant enthusiasts may also bring bonafide Pacific Northwest native plants, shrubs and trees to donate to Eastside Audubon at the sale.

Eastside Audubon is the National Audubon Society chapter active in Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Duvall, Issaquah, Kirkland, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Woodinville and unincorporated East King County.

The organization works to protect, preserve and enhance natural ecosystems and the community for the benefit of birds, other wildlife and people.