FROM FACEBOOK__The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District has announced a June 6 Native Plant and Rain Barrel Sale at 1870 Slabtown Rd., Lima. Time: 9:00 a.m.-noon.

The event will include the sale of 50-gallon rain barrels for $120. The barrels may be used to collect water from your downspout, help reduce stormwater runoff and provide great water for gardens.

Ohio-sourced native plants will be for sale, such as milkweeds, blazing stars, conflowers, indigos and other pollinator-friendly species.

Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will provide a native plant presentation at 9:30 .m Learn about ways to add natives to your yard and ecosystem impacts. A grapevine craft will follow the talk.