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Sep 08 2021 September 8, 2021September 8, 2021

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State Legislature Approves CNPS-Sponsored Assembly Bill 223 to Protect Dudleya

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An important step to combat the rampant poaching of California’s native succulents known as dudleya. The bill, authored by San Diego Assemblymember Chris Ward, is the first California bill specifically drafted to protect plants from poaching.
Jul 28 2021 July 28, 2021

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Congressman Garamendi Releases Draft Bill to Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

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Congressman Garamendi Releases Draft Bill to Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
Jun 02 2021 June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

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California Native Plant Society Unveils Major Update to the Online Rare Plant Inventory

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The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) launched its fully-rebuilt and updated Rare Plant Inventory (RPI) database and website. The Inventory is a widely-used resource guiding rare plant protection, conservation planning, land acquisition, and management in California.
May 19 2021 May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

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Forever Forests Art & Award Show this Saturday

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On the International Day of Biological Diversity, expert judges will curate and announce the winners of the California Native Plant Society’s Forever Forest Art Contest, a campaign that invites Californians to explore and express their connections to the state’s forested ecosystems through art.
Apr 28 2021 April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

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Bloom! California: Native Plants for a Bright Tomorrow

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CNPS is recruiting nursery partners to participate in an exciting three-year campaign to boost specialty crop native plant sales by 20%.

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Latest Stories

Flora Magazine

Bridging Home and Homeland

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Barnali Ghosh shares her connection to California native plants through the colorful sarees of her homeland, Bangalore.

By Frédérique Lavoipierre | Summer 2021
Flora Magazine

Small Wonders: The Plight and Promise of California’s Native Bees

June 24, 2021August 16, 2021

Scientists are studying plant-pollinator interactions to shift our "save the bees" perspective to include the variety of wild bees in California.

Emily Underwood | Fall 2020
Conservation

Critical Habitat saved in Calabasas

June 8, 2021June 9, 2021

In Unanimous 5-0 Vote, Calabasas City Council Rejects Destructive West Village Project –– and Saves Critical Woodland and Riparian Habitat