Restoring Fire
Chris Paulus on decades of fire suppression and how agencies are returning fire to Sierra Nevada habitat.
Flora
California’s plants – people – places
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!
Summer 2020
Summer Solace
In this issue:
- The Right to Go Outside
- Picturing Climate
- CNPS Art Challenge Results
- Sheltering in Place with Native Plants
Flora is a quarterly print magazine available only to CNPS members.
Recent issues
Spring 2020
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
Flora Archives
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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Careers in Plant Science and Conservation | Part IV
Antonio Sanchez has worked with native plants all over California. Read this lively and frank conversation about what it's like to work with natives plants, play in a band, and stay connected to the big picture. -
Protecting Unique Desert Habitats from Destructive Gold Mining
An international mining company wants re-open a restored road and plans to begin exploratory drilling in Conglomerate Mesa. Hear from a scientist studying the region's flora.