California Native Plant Society - Santa Clara Valley Chapter

08/23/2026

Looking for something to do next Sunday morning? Join our knowledgable Naturalists at Memorial Park for a challenging 1.5 mile hike to learn about and observe the wildflowers that are blooming this time of the year on the Mount Ellen Summit trail.

More information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995155736516?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/21/2026

08/11/2026

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday at the Woodland Library as the new terrace and native habitat is unveiled!

The fun starts at 11 a.m. at 1975 Grant Rd in Los Altos with a ribbon cutting by the mayor. There will be food, drinks, music, games and activities for the whole family.

Parking is limited, so please carpool or bike, if possible. There will be an overflow parking lot for those who drive.

Thanks to Los Altos Library Endowment and the of Los Altos - City Hall for making this happen!

08/10/2026

Bart O'Brien will be giving a talk at Cabrillo College for the Santa Cruz County Chapter - California Native Plant Society tonight! Free and open to the public.

Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 CNPS Santa Cruz County Chapter Public Program, Location: Cabrillo College Horticulture Center Beautiful Local and Non-local California Native Plants for Your Garden with Thoughts about the […]

08/08/2026

We're hiring! 🌿

CNPS is looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our Public Affairs team and help tell the CNPS story across the state. In this role, you'll create content for newsletters, websites, and publications, support media outreach, and work closely with Chapter volunteers to coordinate trainings and communication resources. This role is ideal for an early-career communications professional who's organized, collaborative, and excited to support conservation and public engagement across California.

Hybrid (Sacramento area)
Apply by August 30 at https://bit.ly/cnpsjobsfb

📸: Bob Wick

07/29/2026

The California Assembly Committee on Appropriations must vote to protect communities from environmental harm. Last year, rushed decisions and backroom deals led to one of the worst rollbacks of environmental protections in California’s history. takes important steps to restore some of the environmental oversight and civic engagement lost, including environmental review for advanced manufacturing projects sited in or near the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. Read more at https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/03/small-communities-polluting-manufacturers-ceqa