California Native Plant Society, Orange County Chapter

California Native Plant Society, Orange County Chapter California Native Plant Society, Orange County (OCCNPS)
is part of a state-wide organization of 36 chapters Membership is open to everyone.

Originally formed in 1965 in the east bay region, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with a common interest in California's native plants. The Society, working through its local chapters and statewide programs, seeks to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve this rich resource for future gener

ations. Our members have diverse interests including natural history, botany, ecology, conservation, photography, drawing, hiking, plant uses, land use, horticulture and gardening, and a love of California’s natural landscapes.

Dan Songster, former OCCNPS President, compiled this article from local native plant experts about California native pla...
06/09/2026

Dan Songster, former OCCNPS President, compiled this article from local native plant experts about California native plants that are particularly impressive this year. Read all the tips, tricks and techniques on our blog! Link in bio.

He asked:
With each year being different in our gardens, what native plant has done surprisingly well for you this year?

Question for our July/August 2026 newsletter is: If you could make one wish about what gardening with native plants would be like in a perfect world, what would it be?

https://buckwheatbringsbutterflies.com/2026/05/08/surprising-native-plants-thriving-in-2026/

⚡Presenting OC CNPS’ 4th annual Student Lightning Talk Night! ⚡Four speakers will present their research related to nati...
06/04/2026

⚡Presenting OC CNPS’ 4th annual Student Lightning Talk Night! ⚡

Four speakers will present their research related to native plants in Southern California. Each presenter will have approximately 10 minutes to speak with some time for questions.

Tuesday, June 16. Doors at 6:30pm, presentation starts at 7pm.
Duck Club at San Joaquin River Marsh
Hybrid meeting via Zoom.

Zoom Presentation for Hybrid Meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/F3sZyHdBQnee-6jq4Vup0w #/
Link in bio

05/26/2026

🦋 We had a great time at our Container Planting for Butterflies class! We talked about California native plants that help feed butterflies and caterpillars while also giving them shelter and protection. Even a small pot can help support pollinators. 🌿

Thank you to Patty Roess for teaching the class, and to for letting us use their beautiful grounds! 💚

There are still some spots left for this weekend's Garden Art workshop but they are going fast!Join Patty Roess for a ha...
05/22/2026

There are still some spots left for this weekend's Garden Art workshop but they are going fast!

Join Patty Roess for a hands-on workshop designing container gardens that provide habitat and food for butterflies while remaining beautiful, manageable, and well-suited to Southern California conditions.

May 23 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

non-member ticket: $45.00 USD
CNPS member ticket: $40.00 USD

What’s included:
• Instruction and hands-on guidance from Patty Roess
• Soil, rocks, and natural decorative materials
• Access to a curated selection of butterfly-friendly California native plants for purchase through ENC

What to bring:
• One container (approximately 5-gallon size recommended)
• Native plants purchased on-site or brought from home

https://events.encenter.org/events/container-gardening-for-butterflies/

We are monitoring four Western Bluebird boxes as Vera's Gardens thanks to OCCNPS board member Karen Graham's encourageme...
05/21/2026

We are monitoring four Western Bluebird boxes as Vera's Gardens thanks to OCCNPS board member Karen Graham's encouragement. This photo was taken today at Vera's and it shows a second clutch of Western Bluebird eggs in one of the four nest boxes. Vera's Gardens is located in Trabuco Canyon. Volunteers have been working for seven years to remove invasive plants and install native plants throughout the 12 acres. The birds and bees are very happy. Thank you OCCNPS! We couldn't have done it without you.

May Chapter Meeting -What Is That Plant?! Life As Field Botanists with CNPSMay 21, 2026ZOOM PresentationPre-chat at 6:45...
05/13/2026

May Chapter Meeting -
What Is That Plant?! Life As Field Botanists with CNPS

May 21, 2026
ZOOM Presentation
Pre-chat at 6:45pm, Presentation starts at 7pm.

Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day looks like for a field botanist? Field botany is essential for conservation efforts happening across the state. Through field work, we can learn what is happening in the ground to better inform research, conservation, and management practices.
This presentation will focus on the work that revolves around being a field botanist: preparing for the field, conducting surveys, life in the outdoors, as well as a peek into the botanical wonders we get to witness.

Reserve your spot https://chapters.cnps.org/oc/2026/04/06/2026-may-21-meeting-what-is-that-plant-life-as-field-botanists-with-cnps/

05/10/2026

Another fun watercolor class! Happy Mother’s Day!

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1601 E 16th St
Newport Beach, CA
92663

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