5 days ago · The California Native Plant Society is dedicated to celebrating California's native plant heritage and preserving it for future generations.

Inventory of Rare Plants The online CNPS Inventory is a widely-recognized resource used daily for rare plant protection, conservation planning, and land acquisition and management.

Local volunteer chapters a great way to get involved in the California Native Plant Society. Learn about our 36 California chapters and find one near you.

Members enjoy connecting with other plant lovers at their local chapters, and receive many benefits including complimentary subscriptions to CNPS publications, access to fun activities, …

For more than 50 years, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) has been a leading voice in plant science and native plant appreciation, making it one of the foremost native plant …

Join us in February 2026 as we explore our collective potential to safeguard the native plants we love and need. Lift your voice, share your knowledge, and get inspired at the next California …

So, CNPS partnered with the UC Berkeley Jepson Herbarium to create a powerful native plant database that helps you discover the plants best suited to your property.

Life After Lawn Removal Explore these resources from the Metropolitan Water District and CNPS on creating a successful native plant garden. Iris douglasiana. Credit Saxon Holt.

The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is an organization of amateurs and professionals united by an interest in the plants of California. Its chief aims are to preserve native flora and …

The CNPS Education Program supports a wide range of activities and resources that inspire students, engage the public, and foster new generations of native plant professionals.