Events
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Altered fire regimes threaten rare cypress species in Northern California
Sierra Valley Nature Center 495 Beckwourth Calpine Road, Beckwourth, United StatesBaker cypress (Hesperocyparis bakeri) and Macnab cypress (Hesperocyparis macnabiana) are rare serotinous conifers found in scattered, isolated populations in northern California. These cypress species depend on high severity fire to reproduce, and populations require at least 30 years to accumulate enough cones to replace the parent generation after a fire. Altered fire regimes, including a […]
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Spring Plant Sale 2026, Santa Cruz County Chapter
Cabrillo College Horticultural Center 00 Sanders Ave,, Aptos,, United StatesBeautiful California native plants for sale, some specifically local to the Santa Cruz Mountains. Cabrillo College is having a sale at the same time and place. They will have some natives also. CNPS plants are propagated by volunteers and the proceeds benefit the CNPS. Park below and take the shuttle to allow others use somewhat […]
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Napa Valley: Spring Native Plant Sale and Wildflower Show Day 1
Skyline Wilderness Park 2201 Imola Ave, Napa, CA, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, April 11 from 10am - 3pm and Sunday, April 12 from 10am - 2pm for our annual Spring Plant Sale and Wildflower Show. Over 1400 beautiful native plants (more than 125 species) will be available for purchase. For gardens large or small, level or hilly, sunny or shady, we have the […]
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San Diego Native Garden Tour — Day 1 (South Gardens)
Theme: Where Native Plants Thrive, We Thrive When native plants flourish, gardens come alive and wildlife returns — and we thrive too, with spaces that support our well-being and help our neighborhoods stay cooler and more resilient. This year’s CNPS San Diego Native Garden Tour is a self-guided weekend focused within the City of San […]
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Native Plant Uses Walk at ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary 29322 Modjeska Canyon Rd, Silverado, United StatesJoin us for a Native Plant Uses Walk at the ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary! Herbalist William Broen will discuss traditional and modern uses of plants as well as how a plant’s survival tactics affect how they are used by us, how we can tell a lot about plants through our senses, plant folklore, and other […]
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Spring Native Plant Sale at Tucker (Modjeska Canyon)
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary 29322 Modjeska Canyon Rd, Silverado, United StatesReplacing water-intensive, high-maintenance lawns with native plants can reduce a homeowner’s water consumption by up to 60% (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). Additionally, native plants play a critical role in saving ecosystems, providing food and shelter for species like songbirds, butterflies, bees, frogs, and more. As urban development threatens their natural habitats, our gardens can become […]
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Central Coast Native Plant Garden Tour
San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA, United StatesSave the date for the 2026 native garden tour on Saturday April 11th from 10am to 3pm. Gardens on the tour will span the Central Coast from Cambria to Arroyo Grande. Members and the general public are invited. Tickets will be $15 and will support our scholarship and education funds. Registered visitors will receive a […]
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San Diego Native Garden Tour — Day 2 (North Gardens)
Theme: Where Native Plants Thrive, We Thrive When native plants flourish, gardens come alive and wildlife returns — and we thrive too, with spaces that support our well-being and help our neighborhoods stay cooler and more resilient. This year’s CNPS San Diego Native Garden Tour is a self-guided weekend focused within the City of San […]
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Napa Valley: Spring Native Plant Sale and Wildflower Show Day 2
Skyline Wilderness Park, 2201 Imola Ave, Napa, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, April 11 from 10am – 3pm and Sunday, April 12 from 10am – 2pm for our annual Spring Plant Sale and Wildflower Show. Over 1400 beautiful native plants (more than 125 species) will be available for purchase. For gardens large or small, level or hilly, sunny or shady, we have the […]
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Bird Nests as Botanical Time Capsules
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden On Empire Grade, about 1/2 mile from intersection of Bay Avenue and High Street, CA, United StatesBird nests may seem ephemeral but in reality they can be timeless! Come learn how nests represent a window to examine plants from the specific place and time when they were built, unlocking information about the ecology of extinct habitats. The talk is by Justen Whittall, Ph.D, professor at Santa Clara University. 5:30 pm Plant […]