Jaskrit Bhalla News Today

April is a stellar month for celebrating native plants, from wildflower hunting (when they arrive) to the Los Angeles Times' Festival of Books, plus lots of plant activities.

It's 7 a.m. on a Tuesday. The sun’s barely had time to peek over the roofs of most Laguna Beach homes, but already, a lively and diverse group of about 20 are gathering on Catalina St., some coming from as far as Yorba Linda, to stroll the neighborhood together, engage in conversation and finish up with coffee at Laguna Coffee Company.