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.
Education projects and resources

Conference Recordings
CNPS is pleased to present the full recordings and slides of all sessions and presentations from the sold-out CNPS 2022 Conference. Enter the password CNPS2022Conference to access.

Plant Science Workshops
See a full list of upcoming CNPS workshops for professionals and lay people alike.

Monthly Webinars
Check out our free monthly webinars for deep dives into topics like watering native plants, best pruning practices, choosing aromatic plants for the garden, and much more!

Students
From scholarship grants to helpful resources for students exploring careers in ecology, botany, or other related fields, we’ve got you covered.

Activities for Kids
See our collection of ideas and resources to get your classroom or family inspired.

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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From local grassroots to the US Capitol, the work continues to expand Berryessa National Monument and permanently protect Molok Luyuk.
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Spotted Coralroot Orchid in the Western Transverse Ranges?
A CNPS chapter field trip yields an intriguing new discovery—the presence of spotted coralroot orchid (Corallorhiza maculata) in a new place! -
AB 1573 Reaches a Stopping Point
The bill would have created CA's first native plant requirement and signaled the importance of supporting biodiversity through landscaping.