Join us for a hands-on California native plant propagation workshop at the Southwestern College Botanical Garden on Wednesday, October 7 from 9:00–11:00 a.m. Participants will learn practical techniques for propagating native plants from both cuttings and seed. We’ll work with easy-to-propagate native species, demonstrate how to prepare and pot cuttings, collect and clean sage seed, […]
Thursday, October 8; 12 – 2 pm Join the Seeds & Bulbs Committee for our next seed sorting party! The Committee hosts regular Seed Sorting Parties/Meet-ups THE SECOND THURSDAY of every month at the Tecolote Nature Center. This is hands-on, collaborative work — and a great way to learn more about native plant seeds, propagation, […]
This year’s Fall Plant Sale will offer CNPS members the opportunity to order from more than 350 native plant species and cultivars grown by Southern California nursery specialists. The 2026 sale will use a members-only online ordering format, with plants prepared in advance and available for scheduled pickup at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead on Friday, […]
This year’s Fall Plant Sale will offer CNPS members the opportunity to order from more than 350 native plant species and cultivars grown by Southern California nursery specialists. The 2026 sale will use a members-only online ordering format, with plants prepared in advance and available for scheduled pickup at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead on Friday, […]
About the Talk Cultivating Community: Homegrown Native Gardens & the Stories Behind Them Designing a native garden is a personal journey filled with trial, error, and unexpected triumphs. This month, we are delighted to bring back fan-favorite hosts from past CNPS San Diego Native Garden Tours to share the heartfelt stories behind their landscapes. Join […]
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM 4.0+ miles roundtrip (6.6 km). PLANT KNOWLEDGE: Beginner to Novice, Professionals are welcome! ACCESS: Open to all, no charge. REQUIRED FEES: Wilderness Pass is required to park. AMENITIES: Facilities at Mt. Laguna Information station, if open. DOGS: Not allowed. EXTREME TEMPS above 90o F or forecast for Heavy Rain / flash floods will […]
Over the past five years, hundreds of volunteers, donors, and community partners have transformed an underused corner of Balboa Park into a thriving California native plant teaching garden. This fall, learn practical California native gardening techniques from experienced professionals while bringing the final five sections of the Bird Park Learning Garden to life. The final […]
Wildlife Celebration! Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve Sunday Nov. 15 at Noon This iNaturalist event includes docent lead hikes, photography and wildlife drawing workshops, iNaturalist and SEEK training plus, planting wildflowers and Tecate Cypress trees on the Reserve, and refreshments. Bring your garden shears as we will be sharpening them. Signup Required: https://sites.google.com/view/rjer-wildlife-celebration/home
Saturday, April 10th 2027, Fresno, California This year, we will have: Oral Presentations Poster Presentations Local Field Trips Workshops & more to be announced Registration & more info will be coming soon (calbotsoc.org) Please join us to celebrate students of California botany. All are welcome to attend! Students from the Western U.S. will be presenting […]
The Native Garden Tour returns to North County in 2027 We are excited to bring the Native Garden Tour back to North County on April 10 & 11, 2027. Whether you would like to share your garden, support the Tour, or participate as an artist, we would love to hear from you. Open your garden […]