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Apr 09 2018 April 9, 2018April 9, 2018

Gardening
CNPS to Host Virtual Native Garden Tours

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The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) will be hosting two garden tours this week on Facebook Live. Viewers will be able to take a “virtual” walk through private native plant gardens, one in Berkeley, the other in Sacramento.
Apr 03 2018 April 3, 2018April 3, 2018

Conservation
CNPS East Bay Chapter and Mountain View Cemetery Reach Settlement Protecting Live Oaks and Funding Woodland Restoration

InConservation

Thanks to recent efforts by the CNPS East Bay Chapter, Mountain View Cemetery has agreed to implement measures to protect at-risk oak trees during grading and construction and plant additional oak trees if needed.
Jan 23 2018 January 23, 2018April 2, 2018

News Releases
California Native Plant Society Announces Naming Rights Auction for Rare Species

InNews Releases

CNPS auctions off a rare chance to name a newly described California native plant. This is the first time naming rights have been auctioned for a plant in California.

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Flora Magazine

Featured Interview: Tina Andolina, CNPS Legislative Staff Person of the Year

April 5, 2018April 12, 2018

A conversation with Tina Andolina, legislative director for CA Sen. Ben Allen and California Native Plant Society Legislative Staff Person of the Year.
Gardening

Garden Q&A – How do I replace my lawn with a native garden?

April 2, 2018April 10, 2018

Are you ready to convert your lawn into a native plant garden, but unsure how to get started? These six basic steps to lawn removal will help set you up for success.
Gardening

Featured Garden | Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

This garden is riparian in nature, based upon the historic sycamore's needs. It features a looping pathway with low curving retaining walls, a cobbled streambed, and native plants!