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Nov 03 2021 
Wreath Masters Workshop
Join the Santa Clara Valley chapter of the California Native Plant Society to create a stunning wreath with California native plants! CNPS is hosting …
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Oct 26 2021 
Protected: From Microbes to Resource Management
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Oct 19 2021 
Protected: Ancient Oaks
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Oct 08 2021 
Judge strikes down EIR for Adara at Otay Ranch in San Diego County
Ruling cited a range of issues, including, wildfire risks, climate change, protection of the endangered Quino Checkerspot Butterfly, and lack of affordable housing. -
Sep 28 2021 
Governor Newsom signs CNPS-sponsored AB 223 into law, providing important new protections for California’s imperiled dudleya
Authored by San Diego Assemblymember Chris Ward, AB 223 is part of an effort to stop rampant poaching of dudleya plants by making it illegal to remove them from state and private lands without a permit or landowner permission and by establishing penalties for those convicted of doing so. AB 223 is the first piece of California legislation that deals specifically with plant poaching. -
Sep 23 2021 
Bloom! California: Native Plants for a Bright Tomorrow
Bloom! California is a statewide effort led by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) to increase the promotion, sale and use of native plants. Over 75 nurseries have partnered to offer a curated selection of native plants, bolstered by accessible and inspirational educational resources for consumers, including a Gardener’s Guide, Bloom! California website, video series and more. -
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
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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.
