Our Work

Working the native plant mission

Credit David Magney.

CNPS Programs

Advancing the native plant mission is a multi-disciplinary effort. Our work is diverse by design, blending science and conservation with gardening and education. Together, we are the voice for native plants. Select from the options below to learn about our core programs.

Conservation

Conservation

Publications

Publications

Education

Education

Rare Plant Science

Rare Plant Science

Gardening

Gardening

Vegetation Science

Vegetation Science

Many more people focus on animals than plants, or they focus on the human-environment issues. All of these are important, but CNPS fills a specific and important role in protecting natural diversity in California. CNPS has done more than any other group — perhaps in the world — in caring for our native flora.

Susan Cochrane Levitsky

CNPS Legacy Member and former chief of the CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife Natural Heritage Division

Island Bush Poppy (Dendromecon harfordii) Photo: Ken Gilliland.
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Abies magnifica in Siskiyou forest. Credit John Sawyer.

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