What We Do We’re on a mission to save California’s native plants and places using both head and heart. CNPS brings together science, education, conservation, and gardening to power the native …

California is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots because of the native plants CNPS fights to conserve.

With 35 chapters statewide, CNPS offers many opportunities to get involved and have fun. Each chapter is unique and has its own priorities based on chapter member interest.

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 organizations in the …

That’s why education has been a central part of the CNPS mission for more than 50 years. The CNPS Education Program supports a wide range of activities and resources that inspire students, engage …

Since 1974, the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California has been a widely-recognized resource that directly guides rare plant education, protection, conservation planning, and …

CNPS is the authoritative resource on California’s rare plants, providing tools for scientists, conservationists, and citizen scientists.

When you join CNPS, you become part of a wide network of nature and plant enthusiasts dedicated to preserving and protecting California’s special species and places.

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.

To conduct a nine-quad search click the advance search button on the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory Database page. From here click the “Location” tab and scroll down to the quad map of California.