Defending Our Desert Plan | The Work Continues
The Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP) protects over 6 million acres of desert habitat, but it is now under threat by the Trump Administration.
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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CNPS to Host Virtual Native Garden Tours
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) will be hosting two garden tours this week on Facebook Live. Viewers will be able to take a “virtual” walk through private native plant gardens, one in Berkeley, the other in Sacramento. -
Featured Interview: Tina Andolina, CNPS Legislative Staff Person of the Year
A conversation with Tina Andolina, legislative director for CA Sen. Ben Allen and California Native Plant Society Legislative Staff Person of the Year.