A Reckoning for Centennial… and California
The commission's decision is a major step backward for LA County. The Centennial Specific Plan now heads to the board of supervisors for a vote later this year.
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!
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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2018 Cal-IPC Symposium in Monterey
Learn and celebrate the latest in invasive plant biology and management. This year's theme confronts that along with biological diversity, cultural and intellectual diversity are necessary. -
Joshua Trees in Transition
Climate change is happening in real time in the Mojave, where occurrences of the iconic Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) are growing smaller and changing.
