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.
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
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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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.