The Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series continues with “Native Plants for the Landscape and Garden” at 11:45 a.m. Friday, March 13 at the Waterfront Community Center.

John van den Meerendonk will share his extensive botanical knowledge in preparation for the Bainbridge Island Land Trust’s annual native plant sale, scheduled for April 18.

Van den Meerendonk has a rich background in plant science and horticulture, including five years as the horticultural and grounds superintendent at the Bloedel Reserve. He currently works with Botanica, Inc., a landscape consulting, design, and installation company he founded in 1990. He also serves on the land trust board.

The series, presented by the Bainbridge Island Land Trust and West Sound Wildlife Shelter, includes five lectures by local experts on unique Bainbridge Island wildlife and landscape topics.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. There is a suggested donation of $3.