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Be Inspired: Highlights from the 2019 native garden tours
CNPS chapters each spring to host dozens of garden tours up and down the state. Thousands of Californians are able to tour real native gardens thanks to the generous hosts. -
Garden Q&A – Summer Gardens
As Californians it’s our responsibility to use water wisely, and in our landscapes, California native plants offer both beautiful natural resource conservation and habitat benefits. -
Victory for Oak Woodland at an El Dorado County High School
Conservation needs many people working together. See how a high school teacher empowered his students to protect oak woodlands. -
Garden Q&A – Insect-Friendly Gardens
Been reading about the insect apocalypse and declining monarch butterfly populations? Find out why native insects important, and how to support them in a garden. -
The California Biodiversity Initiative
Today we are entering another moment of cultural awakening, similar to that of 50 years ago, in which new scientific information informs new personal understanding. -
Carl Mautner’s Riverside Garden
See a Riverside garden's seasonal beauty even with dry summers. -
Hope in the Future of Seeds Collected Today
Extinction is on the rise worldwide, but California is pushing back. California’s botanical institutions are determined to prevent any further extinction of the state’s native plants. -
Kids’ Corner: Wild for Wildflowers
Spring is here, and its time to get outside and enjoy wildflowers. Plan a trip to hike with your family or visit a nearby garden to observe the variety of shapes and colors in flowers. -
Mapping the present for the future: A regional coalition of land agencies coordinates an ambitious Marin County project
The Tamalpais Lands Collaborative (TLC), a forward-thinking coalition, works to map every bit of the vegetation in biodiversity hotspot 828-square-mile Marin county. -
Kids’ Corner: Botany in the Park
Fun activities for young and young-at-heart botanists. Sharpen your observation skills, make native plant leaf art, and strike a #plantpose! -
Garden Q&A – Design tips to please your HOA
Follow these design tips to create a native plant garden will be enjoyed by both you and your homeowners association (HOA). -
Strike a #PlantPose Winners!
The Strike a #PlantPose Instagram contest entries were amazing! Be sure to continue striking a #PlantPose photos and share them with us.
