California’s New Budget Takes Aim at Extinction to Protect California Biodiversity
With Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, the 2019-20 state budget allocates more than $18 million to advance biodiversity-focused projects.
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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Help for the Insect Apocalypse: Calscape Adds Host Plant Information for California Native Butterflies and Moths
If you care about the collapse of butterflies and other pollinators, this is a simple tool you can use to help in a very real way. -
Garden Q&A – Insect-Friendly Gardens
Been reading about the insect apocalypse and declining monarch butterfly populations? Find out why native insects important, and how to support them in a garden.