Did you know that California has more native plant species than any other state in the nation? To honor California’s incredible plant life, the California State Legislature designated the third week of April to be California Native Plant Week. Celebrate with our Chapter at one of the many activities we've scheduled during this special week.
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 Lecture Series includes a wide variety of talks with a native plant focus
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.
If you missed any of our 2020 talks or live garden tours, you can view them on our new YouTube channel. Activities such as field trips and Keying With Natives are on hiatus until health ordinances make it practical to hold them again. All nursery workdays and some restoration activities (Edgewood and Alum Rock) are being held on a restricted basis until further notice.
Volunteering for CNPS is a great way to express your support for preserving California’s incredibly rich plant life. The Chapter is in need of help with our virtual events, a Treasurer and Field Trip Chair. We are looking for people to fill these important volunteer roles. For more information, contact Stephen Buckhout, Chair of the Leadership Development Committee, (408) 255-6233 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of California's native plants and how to conserve them and their natural habitats through education, science, advocacy, horticulture, and land stewardship.
The Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CNPS covers Santa Clara County and southern San Mateo County. It offers activities focusing on the many aspects of native plants, from gardening, plant identification, and photography to conservation and rare plants. Activities include talks and lectures and workshops, field trips, native plant sales, wildflower show, restoration workdays, and more. The chapter was founded in 1972; more history can be found here.
| Thu Apr 22 Native Plant Week |
| Fri Apr 23 Native Plant Week |
| Fri Apr 23 @ 7:00PM - Photography Group |
| Sat Apr 24 Native Plant Week |
| Sat Apr 24 @ 8:00AM - 11:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |