Get Involved
Find your passion at California Native Plant Society
Native plants are for everyone, and CNPS offers a wide range of ways to participate in the protection and celebration of California’s amazing flora. Whether you’re a scientist, student, gardener, or just looking for ways to connect with the natural world, we’ve got you covered. Read on for ways to make a difference today.
How You Can Get Involved
When you join CNPS, you’ll get connected with your local chapter. There’s no better way to get hands-on with like-minded people in your community. Opportunities include local restoration, public programs, field trips, plant sales, and more!
Do you love watching butterflies, birds, and other animals? CNPS’s new community science project invites you to observe wildlife and native plants together. More than 1,000 people are already participating in this simple and fun way to contribute to science.
If you enjoy activism or are curious about it, CNPS Advocacy Corps is for you! When you sign up, you’ll have access to special online trainings with experts and will be the first to know about real-time moments to make difference.
CNPS hosts a range of educational webinars, workshops, and a triennial conference. Explore our educational offerings and sign up for our monthly newsletter to learn about this events when registration opens.
Find CNPS and partner events near you. Explore our calendar for upcoming plant sales, garden tours, field trips, talks, and more!
As perennial plants return to grow year after year, our Perennial Membership provides a recurring commitment to vital ongoing conservation in California.
