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Judge strikes down EIR for Adara at Otay Ranch in San Diego County
Ruling cited a range of issues, including, wildfire risks, climate change, protection of the endangered Quino Checkerspot Butterfly, and lack of affordable housing. -
Governor Newsom signs CNPS-sponsored AB 223 into law, providing important new protections for California’s imperiled dudleya
Authored by San Diego Assemblymember Chris Ward, AB 223 is part of an effort to stop rampant poaching of dudleya plants by making it illegal to remove them from state and private lands without a permit or landowner permission and by establishing penalties for those convicted of doing so. AB 223 is the first piece of California legislation that deals specifically with plant poaching. -
Bloom! California: Native Plants for a Bright Tomorrow
Bloom! California is a statewide effort led by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) to increase the promotion, sale and use of native plants. Over 75 nurseries have partnered to offer a curated selection of native plants, bolstered by accessible and inspirational educational resources for consumers, including a Gardener’s Guide, Bloom! California website, video series and more. -
State Legislature Approves CNPS-Sponsored Assembly Bill 223 to Protect Dudleya
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. -
Congressman Garamendi Releases Draft Bill to Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
Congressman Garamendi Releases Draft Bill to Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument -
California Native Plant Society Unveils Major Update to the Online Rare Plant Inventory
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. -
Forever Forests Art & Award Show this Saturday
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. -
Bloom! California: Native Plants for a Bright Tomorrow
CNPS is recruiting nursery partners to participate in an exciting three-year campaign to boost specialty crop native plant sales by 20%. -
California Native Plant Week Begins This Saturday
California Native Plant Week starts this Saturday! CNPS is celebrating with daily 360° virtual garden and statewide promotions. -
California Native Plant Society Announces Wreath Masters
Wreath Masters, a friendly competition between botanic gardens, nurseries, CNPS and other partners throughout the state challenges participants to create holiday wreaths made with California native plants. -
California Native Plant Society Announces Leadership Changes
Today, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) announced Vince Scheidt as its interim executive director as the non-profit prepares its search for a new executive director. -
CNPS Applauds Executive Order Accelerating Governor’s Commitment to Preserving Biodiversity
In introducing today’s Executive Order, Gov. Newsom mentioned his grandfather’s decades-long interest in California native plants and species as a source of personal inspiration.
