May 19 Speaker Series: From Temporary to Transformational
Jeannie Perales, Executive Director, Sonoma Botanical Garden, will discuss leveraging exhibitions for lasting garden growth.
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Welcome to the Milo Baker Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). Our chapter, named after the famous Santa Rosa botanist Milo Samuel Baker, is located in Northern California’s beautiful Sonoma County. CNPS is a statewide organization whose goals are to protect California’s native plants and their natural habitats, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy. Membership is open to all.
Upcoming Events / Special Interest
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April 21 Speaker Series: Colgan Creek Restoration Project
Join Environmental Specialist, Kellen Johnston, as she discusses this project's environmental and community benefits. -
April 12 Plant Walk – Wildflowers of Pepperwood: Roller Coaster Ridge
Join Ecology Research Manager, Michelle Halbur, to explore the reserve's beautiful vistas and colorful wildflowers.
Save the Date for the Eco-Friendly Garden Tour
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 9th, for the free Eco-Friendly Garden Tour. CNPS is sponsoring three gardens on the tour.
Events and Activities
The Milo Baker Chapter offers a range of events in locations around Sonoma County. Events include monthly general meetings with guest speakers focusing on a variety of topics related to native plants, volunteer opportunities at our Preserves, rare plant outings and hikes and walks highlighting native plants.
Conservation
The Milo Baker conservation program encompasses a wide range of activities, from preserve management, rare plant hunts, invasive plant removal, and involvement in local planning processes. Members work in partnership with other conservation groups, partly through the Sonoma County Conservation Coalition.
Gardening with Natives
The mediterranean climate of Sonoma County lends itself to a diverse array of plants in many habitats, from coastal bluffs, chaparral, redwoods, vernal pools, mixed conifer, oak woodland and salt marshes (just to name a few.) See our Native Plant Pages for more information about gardening with natives in Sonoma County.
