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Spotted Coralroot Orchid in the Western Transverse Ranges?
A CNPS chapter field trip yields an intriguing new discovery—the presence of spotted coralroot orchid (Corallorhiza maculata) in a new place! -
An Amateur Botanist Finds the Rare Geothallus Tuberosus
Follow an amateur botanist as he explores a canyon in his San Diego neighborhood and makes an exciting discovery. -
In The Field: Exploring Big Lagoon Fen
In the Field: CNPS Staff and volunteers sampled the peatland Big Lagoon Fen, a sensitive natural community on California's North Coast. -
Regrowth and Resilience
We’re finding an abundance of fire-following plants in previously mature forests and shrublands across the Central Coast. -
Post-Fire Mapping and Report Provide Insights for Southern Sierra
Before and after fine-scale vegetation maps now complete for BLM wildfire areas in the southern Sierra Nevada. -
Recovery & Monitoring of Central Coast Vegetation
In 2021, CNPS staff, volunteers, and students spent six weeks conducting vegetation assessments in five state parks post-fire. -
A New Phacelia Hidden in Plain Sight
A U.S. Forest Service Botanist wraps up her career with a new discovery while looking for rare plants after the 2018 Carr-Delta wildfires. -
California’s New Budget Takes Aim at Extinction to Protect California Biodiversity
With Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, the 2019-20 state budget allocates more than $18 million to advance biodiversity-focused projects. -
Support Native Plant Seed-Banking This Week
Are you represented by one of these five legislators? Take action this week to support California native plant seed-banking. -
Living with Fire Part 3: Legislative Solutions on the Horizon
CNPS is tracking at least 14 wildfire, fire-safety, and forest fuels-related bills focused on four very important areas. -
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. -
California Native Plant Society Announces Two New Internships
The entire CNPS community is inspired by the pioneering, mold-breaking women after whom these internships are named.
