Brooke Wagner’s Redwood City Native Garden
See how Brook Wagner, a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, transformed her lawn into a California native wildflower oasis and habitat garden.
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.
Restoring Nature’s Relationships
Did you miss the CNPS 2018 Conservation Conference? Watch Behavioral Ecologist Doug Tallamy’s stirring opening plenary on the urgent need for native plant landscapes.
Education projects and resources
Rare Plant Treasure Hunt
Get involved in the original citizen science effort to help California’s rarest plants.
Plant Science Training Program
See a full list of upcoming CNPS workshops for professionals and lay people alike.
Conferences & Symposia
Get inspired, meet others, and learn the latest from the native plant movement.
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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California Protects New Endangered Species Thanks to Volunteer Botany Heroes
The coast yellow leptosiphon and the Lassics lupine now have state endangered species protection, thanks in large part to two CNPS members who stepped forward to champion these sensitive species. -
Big Day of Giving 2018
This year’s Big Day of Giving starts at the stroke of midnight on Thursday, May 3, and you can help us make it our most successful Big Day yet!