The Society, working through its local chapters, seeks to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve this rich resource for future generations.
Membership is open to all.
Out members have diverse interests including natural history, botany, ecology, conservation, photography, drawing, hiking, and gardening. The pleasure of contributing to the preservation of California's rich and diverse native flora, An exceptional education on California's native plants through field trips and programs, The opportunity for first-hand experience growing native plants and learning propagations and culture techniques, A subscription to Fremontia , a quarterly journal for laypeople, A subscription to the Bulletin , a quarterly statewide newsletter, The newsletter of your local chapter, and New friends to meet and new places to explore. The CNPS program is wide-ranging and offers something for everyone interested in plants. Chapters conduct regular field trips to see interesting plants and plant communities, and invite speakers to share their knowledge at monthly meetings. In addition, many chapters conduct annual native plant sales and wildflower shows.