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.
Our Chapters
Your local connection to the California Native Plant Society
35 chapters statewide
With 35 chapters statewide, CNPS offers many opportunities to get involved and have fun. Each chapter is unique and has its own priorities based on chapter member interest. All enjoy the strengths and legal benefits of being one incorporated non-profit organization, but chapters elect their own officers and manage their own chapter budgets.
Chapter activities
When you join CNPS, be sure to choose a chapter affiliation to learn about local events and contacts. Examples of chapter activities include:
Meetings
Monthly meetings and speaker programs
Advocacy
Protect what’s local!
Tours & Shows
Garden tours and wildflower shows
Gardening
Get inspired by your local experts
Plant Sales
A great native plant selection for a great cause
Trips
Nature walks, hikes, field trips
Weed Control
Stopping the spread of invasive species
Outreach
Public outreach and education
School Gardens
Creating beauty in your community
Stewardship
Caring for local treasures
Citizen Science
Rare plants and vegetation volunteers
Find local events near you!
Chapter Council & Quarterly Meetings
Representatives from all 35 CNPS chapters meet four times a year during quarterly meeting weekends. In the chapter council session, these delegates discuss CNPS policies, share successes and lessons learned, vote in organizational elections, and more. Quarterly meetings and chapter council sessions are open to all CNPS members and friends! Learn more here.
Did you know that CNPS is international? We’re proud to have a Baja California chapter, partnering with experts and volunteers in Mexico. The CNPS Baja Chapter is actively engaged in protecting Mexico’s only vernal pools.
Chapter Spotlight
CNPS Baja Chapter
From the Blog
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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.