Flora

California’s plants – people – places

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CNPS Flora magazine launched in 2017 as the newest addition to CNPS publications. Published quarterly, each issue includes inspiring interviews, conservation updates, native gardening advice, and beautiful photo essays. We hope you enjoy this membership benefit!

Spring 2021

The Art of Native Plants

In this issue:

  • Seeing Forests
  • Win for Dudleya
  • Common Ground
  • Bringing Native Foods Home

Flora is a quarterly print magazine available only to CNPS members.

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Recent issues

Winter 2020

In this issue: Turf to Surf, Aloha California, Steeped in Color, Tiny Voyagers, and Justice for Astragalus!

Fall 2020

In this issue: Sacred Pollinators, Save Conglomerate Mesa, Living with Bumblebees, and Tastes of California

Summer 2020

In this issue: The Right to Go Outside, Picturing Climate, CNPS Art Challenge Results, Sheltering in Place with Native Plants

Flora Archives

Volume 3

  • Spring 2020
    In this issue: Natural Resources with Sec. Crowfoot, Restoring Fire to Sierra Habitats, Resilient Gardens, and Saving Walker Ridge
  • Winter 2020
    In this issue: An Unlikely Resurrection, Ferns, Bill Craven on Policy, and Notes from the Field
  • Fall 2019
    In this issue: Responsible Riding, Carbon Sequestration, Native Floral Arrangements, and Fun with Photosynthesis

Volume 2

  • Summer 2019
    In this issue: Summer in the Garden, Fire Recovery, An Antidote to the Attention Economy, and Victory at Union Mine High School
  • Spring 2019
    In this issue: A conversation with iNaturalist creator, California Plant Rescue, Insect-Friendly Gardens, and California Wildflowers guide.
  • Winter 2019
    In this issue: Native Brews, Living with Fire, The Law You Need to Know, Rare Plant Treasure Hunt
  • Fall 2018
    Taking a Stand, Ohlone Culture Revitalized, Mapping the Present for the Future, and Native Gardening for HOAs

Volume 1

  • Summer 2018
    Restoring the North Coast’s Rock Gardens, Reflections on Citizen Impact, The Race to Stop the Shot Hole Borer, and Botanical Day Trips
  • Spring 2018
    Read about Vernal pools, advice for year-round color, and conference photo, art, and botanic tattoo contest winners.
  • Winter 2018
    Featuring behavioral ecologist Doug Tallamy, the North Coast dunes, and the Re-Oak Wine Country effort.
  • Fall 2017
    Esri’s Jack Dangermond on an extraordinary world. Plus fall native plant recipes, Tejon Ranch, and Ford Ord restoration.

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