SKY’S THE LIMIT TO HOST BOOK-SIGNING

Local artists to sign limited-edition copies of new book that highlights native plant species found at observator site.

Sky’s the Limit will host a book-signing at the 29 Palms Art Gallery, on Sunday, August 1st from 2-4pm, to celebrate the release of Native Plants of Sky’s the Limit Observatory and Nature Center.   Many of the local artists, who have contributed illustrations of the native plants that have been found at the new observatory and nature center site on Utah Trail in 29 Palms, will be on hand to greet the public and sign copies of the book.

More than two years in the making, this 80-page guidebook is a treasure trove of information about the native plants of the Mojave Desert, including their individual roles in the wildlife habitat, medicinal and practical uses, and the folklore that surrounds these unique and unusual specimens.

Richly illustrated and bound in an easy-to-use sketchbook format, Native Plants of Sky’s the Limit Observatory is a must-have for everyone from the serious plant aficionado to the casual observer, and the editions that are signed by the artists will certainly make a memorable gift for anyone who appreciates the natural beauty and diversity of plant life in the high desert.

Profits from the sale of these books will benefit our Native Plant Education Program, to promote an appreciation of native desert flora, foster an understanding of sustainability through responsible environmental decisions, and advocate the appropriate use of native landscaping.  Publication was funded through the Community Foundation, serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Sky’s the Limit is a grassroots, all-volunteer organization, and is a committee of the Basin Wide Foundation, a non-profit, 501c3.  The 29 Palms Art Gallery is located at 74055 Cottonwood Drive in 29 Palms.  For more information, and to order a copy of the native plant guide, leave a message for us as (760) 367-7222. To reserve your copy now, email us at ann@skysthelimit29.org.