California Native Plant Society Selects Dr. Jun Bando for Executive Director
Dr. Jun Bando will begin her new role as CNPS Executive Director on Oct. 10.
California is a biodiversity hotspot.
We save the plants that make it so.
What We Do
We’re on a mission to save California’s native plants and places using both head and heart. CNPS brings together science, education, conservation, and gardening to power the native plant movement.
Why We Do It
Plants are the foundation of our ecosystems.
Saving plants
saves places.
Supports the
web of life.
Saves the California
we love.
Recent News & Stories
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Proposed Federal Wildfire Actions Threaten Environmental Protections
The scale of extreme wildfire in California requires quick and decisive action, but to avoid further catastrophe, the proposed Los Padres National Forest ERP must implemented with careful consideration of their environmental impacts. -
Yes, You Can Create a Native Plant Garden!
A California native plant garden can fit every type of style and budget. Find inspiration and resources here!