CNPS Education Program

The CNPS Education Program coordinates educational resources and programs, workshops, and conservation projects for all ages, levels of knowledge, and enthusiasm. Within this section of our website, you will find resources, curricula, volunteer opportunities, student research support, and cool projects for teachers, naturalists, scouting groups, and students of all ages.

Here are a few of the most important things the Education Program does:

• We nurture, train, and support the upcoming generations of botanists and conservationists through the Plant Science Training Program, CNPS Conferences and Symposiums, and Educational Grants Program.
• The Rare Plant Treasure Hunt engages chapter members, new volunteers and students in citizen science by collecting data important for conservation of rare plants.
• We develop educational materials that will help children fall in love with the natural world including the CNPS Curriculum, Opening the World through Nature Journaling, and the Open World Field Guide project.

photo credit: David Rosen Wildside Photography and Public Relations

Check with your local chapter for their field trips, evening or weekend programs, and opportunities to volunteer. Throughout the state, chapters hold native plant sales and wildflower shows annually or bi-annually. Most are free and open to the public. Visit our Horticulture page or contact your local chapter for information or workshops on propagation, landscape and garden uses of native plants.