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Sep 08 2021 
State Legislature Approves CNPS-Sponsored Assembly Bill 223 to Protect Dudleya
An important step to combat the rampant poaching of California’s native succulents known as dudleya. The bill, authored by San Diego Assemblymember Chris Ward, is the first California bill specifically drafted to protect plants from poaching. -
Aug 30 2021 
Bridging Home and Homeland
Barnali Ghosh shares her connection to California native plants through the colorful sarees of her homeland, Bangalore. -
Jul 28 2021 
Congressman Garamendi Releases Draft Bill to Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
Congressman Garamendi Releases Draft Bill to Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument -
Jun 24 2021 
Small Wonders: The Plight and Promise of California’s Native Bees
Scientists are studying plant-pollinator interactions to shift our "save the bees" perspective to include the variety of wild bees in California. -
Jun 08 2021 
Critical Habitat saved in Calabasas
In Unanimous 5-0 Vote, Calabasas City Council Rejects Destructive West Village Project –– and Saves Critical Woodland and Riparian Habitat -
Jun 02 2021 
California Native Plant Society Unveils Major Update to the Online Rare Plant Inventory
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) launched its fully-rebuilt and updated Rare Plant Inventory (RPI) database and website. The Inventory is a widely-used resource guiding rare plant protection, conservation planning, land acquisition, and management in California. -
May 25 2021 
Fire-Resistant Landscaping
Cassy Aoyagi, president of FormLA®Landscaping, shows us around her garden in the Tujunga foothills, sharing the features that protect it from wildfire. -
May 19 2021 
Forever Forests Art & Award Show this Saturday
On the International Day of Biological Diversity, expert judges will curate and announce the winners of the California Native Plant Society’s Forever Forest Art Contest, a campaign that invites Californians to explore and express their connections to the state’s forested ecosystems through art. -
May 12 2021 
Seeing Forests
Artist Andie Thrams deciphers forests in a changing world. Share your forest connections through the Forever Forests Art Contest. -
May 12 2021 
Ann-Marie’s invitation to BLOOM! CALIFORNIA
We're proud to introduce an exciting collaboration with our partners and nurseries across California to Bloom! California. -
May 07 2021 
Kids’ Corner: Blooming Tales
Activities inspired by Waa’aka’: The Bird Who Fell in Love with the Sun, a book that shares a Tongva creation story. -
May 03 2021 
Bringing Native Foods Home with Abe Sanchez
Interview with founding member of the Chia Café Collective dedicated to revitalizing California Indigenous Foods.
