The mission of the California Native Plant Society is to increase understanding and appreciation of California's native plants and to preserve them in their natural habitat through scientific activities, education, and conservation. 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.
Our members have diverse interests including natural history, botany, ecology, conservation, photography, drawing, hiking, and gardening. 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. Rare Plant and Plant Communities Programs Education and Conservation CNPS conducts a variety of educational programs and conservation efforts all focused on long term protection and preservation of the native flora in its natural habitat.