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California Native Plant Society

Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Chapter Activities

Bumble bee on Bee's Bliss Salvia

The Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society covers Santa Clara County and southern San Mateo. Want to learn more about native plants? Support California's biodiversity? Join us! We welcome CNPS members and the public at our virtual and in-person activities.

  • The Chapter's Online Nursery Store is a great place to buy plants and more (delivery and pickup available)
  • Our Native Plant ID group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Peninsula Conservation Center in Palo Alto.
  • Our Native Plant Talks cover a wide variety of topics with a native plant focus. They are offered at libraries and virtually. You can view many past talks on our YouTube channel. 
  • The Lake Cunningham Native Plant Garden provides opportunities to preserve and restore native plants

To receive weekly updates about our upcoming events, please join our Chapter News list. Subscribe by sending an e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.You can also learn about events on our Chapter's Facebook page and Meetup group

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Upcoming Events

Fri Nov 21 @ 9:00AM -
Edgewood Restoration
Fri Nov 21 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM
Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting
Sat Nov 22 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM
Lake Cunningham Native Garden
Sat Nov 22 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Cataldi Park Native Garden
Sat Nov 22 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Kirk Park Pollinator Garden
Mon Nov 24 @ 8:30AM -
Alum Rock Park Restoration
Wed Nov 26 @ 8:30AM -
Alum Rock Park Restoration
Fri Nov 28 @ 9:00AM -
Edgewood Restoration
Sat Nov 29
Deadline for to apply for a CNPS Conference Scholarship
Sat Nov 29 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM
Lake Cunningham Native Garden