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Rare Plant Treasure Hunt – Sierra Foothills Chapter search for Eriogonum luteolum var. saltuarium
Rare plant treasure hunt for Eriogonum luteolum var. saltuarium. Leader: Frank Rauchschwalbe. Hiking Level is Moderate. The search areas are short dis…
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Rare Plant Treasure Hunt – Last Chance Peak (high desert)
Steve Schoenig will be leading a second RPTH to the Last Chance Range (NE of Eureka Dunes) this year to collect plants in areas that don’t not have mu…
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Rare Plant Treasure Hunt – Last Chance Range (high desert)
Steve Schoenig will be leading a Rare Plant Treasure Hunt/Botanical Exploration in the Last Chance Range (NE of Eureka Dunes) this year to collect pla…
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Rare Plant Treasure Hunt Update: the CNPS De-Extinction Project
In early May, a team from the Rare Plant Program went down into the urban wilds of the greater Los Angeles area in search of plants presumed to be extinct. -
Life List
Large storms brought life to the desert. While exploring out in the desert one summer, a CNPS botanist, came across many more rare species than they thought they would and shares his findings. -
Rare Plants on the Central Coast
In 2013, the RPTH team emphasized the Ventana and Silver Peak Wilderness Areas near Big Sur. They had plenty of fun while searching for rare plants and noxious weeds. -
Retracing the Footsteps of Great California Botanists
Sometimes searching for historic plant populations involves retracing the footsteps of earlier botanists. Without GPS, most collectors had little information about specific locations. -
Unique Landscapes of the California Deserts
Finding many new rare plant occurrences is a reminder that our deserts are not fully explored. Discover the plants growing in the Mecca Hills, Jacumba and Castle Mountains. -
Rivers for Change Hunts for Treasured Plants
A non-profit group of river paddlists joined forces with CNPS for a rare plant treasure hunt around Frank's Tract where the San Joaquin River braids through the Delta. -
It’s Never Too Late
A person who never imagined they could contribute to science, discovered they could with the Rare Plant Treasure Hunt program. The RPTH provides a unique incentive and inspiration.
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