Native Plant Education
Opening doors, expanding minds
To know native plants is to want to protect them. That’s why education has been a central part of the CNPS mission for more than 50 years. The CNPS Education Program supports a wide range of activities and resources that inspire students, engage the public, and foster new generations of native plant professionals.
2022 CNPS Conference
Restoring Connections to Plants, Place & People
October 20-22 in San Jose, CA

Education projects and resources
Rare Plant Treasure Hunt
Get involved in the original citizen science effort to help California’s rarest plants.
Plant Science Workshops
See a full list of upcoming CNPS workshops for professionals and lay people alike.
Doug Tallamy
Watch Doug’s inspiring talk on the essential role native plants play in biodiversity.
Students
From educational grants and research to children’s activities, we’ve got you covered.
Education Resources
Peruse our full collection of helpful downloads, tools, websites, and more!

Field Trips and Talks
Join the fun at CNPS chapter hike, tour, or talk near you! See upcoming events.
Become a Member!
Members receive free subscriptions to all CNPS publications, including Fremontia journal, Flora magazine, and local chapter newsletters.

Latest news and stories
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For the first time, the newly updated CNPS Rare Plant Inventory 9.5 makes available public searches on threats and the display of threat summary statistics for over 1,800 rare California native plants.
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Reflections on the U.N. Global Biodiversity Conference
CNPS has been proud to be the voice for California’s native plants on a global stage, which helps build support for what we care about most here at home. -
Threatened by Mining, A Tiny Daisy Needs Your Help
Threatened by mining, California's tiny and rare Inyo rock daisy is in danger of losing its entire range.