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Sep 02 2026 
7 Ways to Bring Biodiversity to Your Garden
Gardening with native plants brings biodiversity to your garden. But there is even more you can do—follow these 7 steps to make your garden a biodiversity powerhouse! -
Jul 24 2026 
Responding to the Unimaginable
An update to help you sort through the overwhelm of federal actions--and act. -
Jul 22 2026 
Into the Wild: An Interview with Meghan Hertel
Meghan Hertel makes an immediate impact for biodiversity in her new role as director of California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife -
Jul 22 2026 
A Rare Plant Revelation in Central California
How CNPS botanists identified a rare plant bonanza in San Luis Obispo County -
Jul 22 2026 
Flora Magazine’s Guide to Defending Public Lands
24 ways ordinary folks can support the fight to protect California’s embattled landscapes -
Jul 22 2026 
Photos: Urban Landscapes Transform with Verdant Venice Group
How the volunteers behind the Verdant Venice Group have helped make their Los Angeles neighborhood a seaside haven for native plants. -
Jul 21 2026 
6 Summer Road Trip Destinations for Native Plant Lovers of All Ages
6 summer road trip destinations for native plant lovers of all ages -
May 26 2026 
CNPS Announces the Biodiversity in Urban Gardens Initiative
How do native plants support native wildlife in the cities where most Californians live? A new statewide effort aims to answer this question by deepening our understanding of these interspecies connections. -
May 14 2026 
From Overwhelm to Action
The federal administration’s attacks on our public lands are coming so quickly it can be difficult to keep up. Here's what you need to know this month. -
May 14 2026 
Volunteer Voices: Daphne Christle
The vice president of the CNPS Orange County Chapter talks about her road to volunteering on behalf on native plants. -
May 14 2026 
Five Easy California Native Plants for Container Gardening
You don’t need to have a yard to enjoy gardening with native plants. The right plants will live happily in containers, bringing pollinators, color, and fragrance to your doorstep, patio, or balcony. -
May 12 2026 
Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World’s Oldest Oak in California
The agreement creates conservation areas and improves wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world’s oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
