Priority Initiatives

Making a difference in California.

Tejon Ranch. Credit Nick Jensen.
Tejon Ranch. Credit Richard Dickey.
Tejon Ranch. Credit Richard Dickey.

Advancing 30×30

30×30 is an international effort to preserve 30% of the Earth’s lands and waters by 2030. Learn more about 30×30 in California and how you can get involved.

Molok Luyuk. Credit Bob Wick.
Molok Luyuk. Credit Bob Wick.

Protecting Molok Luyuk

Home to dozens of rare plant species, Molok Luyuk is a haven of biodiversity. Join the efforts to expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument to include Molok Luyuk.

Sparrow on eriogonum. Credit Tony Tubbs.
Sparrow on eriogonum. Credit Tony Tubbs.

Sponsoring AB 1573

Ask your representative to support AB 1573—a transformative bill that would create California’s first requirement for the use of native plants in public and commercial landscapes.

Cercocarpus betuloides seed. Credit Susan Hinton.
Cercocarpus betuloides seed. Credit Susan Hinton.

Launching the California Seed Strategy

Learn more about the California Seed Strategy and plans to increase the availability of native seed for habitat restoration in California.

Phacelia lyonii. Credit Aaron Echols from iNaturalist.
Phacelia lyonii. Credit Aaron Echols from iNaturalist.

Ranking and Reviewing
Rare Plants

For more than 50 years, CNPS has been leading efforts to review and rank the rarity of California’s native plants. Learn more about the process.

Vegetation mapping - Kern River stubble height. Credit Pete Brommer.
Vegetation mapping – Kern River stubble height. Credit Pete Brommer.

Mapping and Monitoring
CA Vegetation

The CNPS Vegetation Program is an ongoing partner in vegetation mapping and classification reporting. Dive into the latest reports.

Credit Amy Patten.
Credit Amy Patten.

Expanding Opportunities in Education

From hands-on workshops to school gardens to student grants, learn more about ways that native plant education changes lives.

Credit Jonathan Kemper
Credit Jonathan Kemper

Growing the CA Landscaper Certification

Created and taught by California native plant experts, this program is designed to provide job training for existing and aspiring landscape professionals.

Bush poppy. Credit Dennis Mudd

Building the Future of Calscape

The resource for native plant gardeners, Calscape will unveil a new design in 2024 with expanded features!