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California Native Plant Society
Los Angeles/Santa Monica Mountains Chapter

www.lacnps.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
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, seeks to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve this rich resource for future generations. Membership is open to all. Our members have diverse interests including natural history, botany, ecology, conservation, photography, drawing, hiking, and gardening.

Contact:
Steve Hartman
California Native Plant Society
Los Angeles/Santa Monica Mountains Chapter
6223 Lubao Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (818) 881-3706
snowdy.dodson@csun.edu

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional, State

Counties Served:
Los Angeles, Ventura

Activities:
Education, Policy, Conservation, Restoration, Resource Management

Topic:
Wetlands, Islands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Sand Dune Habitats

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Posters, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Publications, Newsletter, Guidebooks, Website, Annual Plant Sale in Fall, Annual Wildflower Show in Spring

Speaker or Lecture Series:
Monthly Programs/Speakers, 2nd Tuesday of the month; Speakers available for other events

Education Programs:

  • Chapter Bi-Monthly Newsletter, Toyon: calendar of events, news on local conservation issues, and information on Southern California flora
  • Flowering Plants of the Santa Monica Mountains, Coastal & Chaparral Regions of Southern California, by Nancy Dale, New (2nd) Edition published by chapter December 2000
  • Southern California Native Plants for School Gardens, by Betsey Landis, published by chapter 1999
  • Monthly Wildflower Walks: held monthly from March to June

Target Audiences:
K-12th Grades, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

In-Service Training:
Docents/Volunteers, Naturalists, General Public
Native Plant Identification and Surveying

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Monthly Weed Wars
  Description:
Remove invasive plants from local natural areas
  When Needed:
One Sunday per month
  Qualifications:
Able to do fun but physical work outdoors
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Jo Kitz
(818) 348-5910

 

Program:
Veg Fests

  Description:
Survey and measure vegetation in local natural areas
  When Needed:
Once per month
  Qualifications:
Familiarity with native plants, or willingness to learn native plant identification and surveying techniques
  Contact:
(818) 881-3706
lacnps@cnps.org

 

Program:
Native Plant Sale and Fair

  Description:
Assist with annual sale of native plants
  When Needed:
One weekend in October
  Commitment Required:
Open
  Contact:
Steve Hartman
(818) 881-3706


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Research native plant issues
  When Needed:
Spring and Fall
  Qualifications:
Botany or biology interest, college student or high school senior
  Application:
Send email to Ileene Anderson
  Number of Interns:
1
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Stipend:
No
  Credit:
No
  Contact Name:
(818) 881-3706


CD-Rom:
For purchase
•  California Wildflower CD-ROMs, contact Steve Hartman, 818-881-3706

Slideshows:
•  Wildflower slides, contact chapter at 818-881-3706



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