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Jan 05 2023 
CNPS Unveils New Updates to the California Rare Plant Inventory
For the first time, the newly updated CNPS Rare Plant Inventory 9.5 makes available public searches on threats and the display of threat summary statistics for over 1,800 rare California native plants. -
Dec 19 2022 
Reflections on the U.N. Global Biodiversity Conference
CNPS has been proud to be the voice for California’s native plants on a global stage, which helps build support for what we care about most here at home. -
Nov 18 2022 
Threatened by Mining, A Tiny Daisy Needs Your Help
Threatened by mining, California's tiny and rare Inyo rock daisy is in danger of losing its entire range. -
Oct 13 2022 
A Message from CNPS Executive Director Dr. Jun Bando
An inspiring look ahead from the newest champion for California native plants. -
Oct 12 2022 
Yes, You Can Create a Native Plant Garden!
A California native plant garden can fit every type of style and budget. Find inspiration and resources here! -
Sep 27 2022 
Save Our Sequoias Act Poses More Threat than Promise
California lost a tragic amount of giant sequoias in recent wildfire seasons, yet the Save Our Sequoias Act may in fact be a misdiagnosis of the problem at hand. -
Sep 14 2022 
California Native Plant Society Selects Dr. Jun Bando for Executive Director
Dr. Jun Bando will begin her new role as CNPS Executive Director on Oct. 10. -
Sep 10 2022 
Proposed Federal Wildfire Actions Threaten Environmental Protections
The scale of extreme wildfire in California requires quick and decisive action, but must be implemented with consideration of environmental impacts. -
Jul 20 2022 
Native Grass Alternatives to Lawns
Consider replacing your turf with native grasses and grass-like plants that require less water and fewer resources to maintain. -
Jul 19 2022 
Exploring the Kern River Watershed
We looked for rare plants, camped, hiked, went birdwatching, and found fire followers coming up in the French Fire burn area. -
Jul 18 2022 
Hasta La Tierra (To the Earth)
We talk with Brenda Gallegos and Belinda Faustinos, who are reconnecting people and nature as leaders in California’s Power in Nature Coalition. -
Jul 12 2022 
Regrowth and Resilience
We’re finding an abundance of fire-following plants in previously mature forests and shrublands across the Central Coast.
