California Native Plant Society
- California Native Plant Society
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a California not-for-profit organization that seeks to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve that flora. The CNPS was formed in 1965 in the East Bay. There are currently 33 chapters and several sub chapters covering the entire state. The organization works largely through the various chapters, although there is a state board. Chapters select particular agendas for their area based on the interests and expertise of members. Chapters conduct regular field trips and are involved in advocacy and conservation of sensitive areas and rare plants in their regions. Members range from amateur plant enthusiasts and gardeners, to professional botanists and horticulturists, alongside naturalists, hikers, and nature photographers.
The CNPS developed the "Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California" with the guidance of botanist and evolutionary biologist G. Ledyard Stebbins. The publication, which depends on volunteer contributions, is supported by the UCR Herbarium. The Inventory is published every three to five years and is used by the State and Federal government for conservation planning. [citation | last= Holt | first= Judy | title= UC Riverside: Botanical and Related Pest Management Programs | journal= Noxious Times | publisher= California Interagency Noxious Weed Coordinating Committee | volume = Volume 3 | issue= No. 3 | date= Winter, 2001 | url=http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/ipc/noxioustimes/pdfs/2001winter.pdf | accessdate= 2007-11-07]
Activities
Chapters of CNPS organize many events of local significance. In keeping with the public outreach and education mission of the society, these events are often free and open to the public.
* Wildflower Show in spring
* Native plant sales in spring and/or fall
* General meetings with monthly or bimonthly frequency
* Lectures, talks, and workshops
* Field trips
In addition, CNPS organizes thematic conferences from time to time. A Conservation Conference is planned for January 2009.
References
External links
* [http://www.cnps.org/ California Native Plant Society]
* [http://davisherb.ucdavis.edu/cnpsActiveServer/index.html Manual of California vegetation]
* [http://www.unps.org Utah Native Plant Society]
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