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  • Sep 03 2026 September 3, 2026

    BOARD MEETING: September 10, 2026

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    The Board of Directors of the Central Sierra Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will hold a regular meeting of the board on September 10, …

  • Aug 29 2026 August 29, 2026August 29, 2026

    BOOK GROUP: An Island Called California

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    NEXT BOOK: “An Island Called California” by Elna Bakker

    NEXT SESSION: November 19, 6-7:30 p.m.

    Meetings conducted via Zoom.

    If you attended p…

  • Aug 25 2026 August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

    CHAPTER MEETING: General Meeting and Potluck

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    Everyone is welcome to join us for a a full evening that includes a brief chapter general meeting (4PM) and a social potluck (5PM) prior to the talk b…

  • Aug 25 2026 August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

    PRESENTATION: A Talk With M. Kat Anderson, Author, Ethnoecologist, Gatherer

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    The Central Sierra Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is honored to host Dr. M. Kat Anderson, author of Tending the Wild and her newest wo…

  • Aug 05 2026 August 5, 2026

    BOARD MEETING: August 13, 2026

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    The Board of Directors of the Central Sierra Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will hold a regular meeting on August 13, 2026, 6-8PM. The…

  • Aug 04 2026 August 4, 2026

    EVENT: C & C Ranch Harvest Festival

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    Mother Lode Land Trust (MLLT) property, Jackson Gate Rd, Jackson.  Booths and activities.  CNPS Central Sierra chapter will have a table of informatio…

  • Aug 04 2026 August 4, 2026

    EVENT: Natives and Butterflies workshop given by the Amador Master Gardeners

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    Learn about growing native plants and their interaction with butterflies.
    Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 12 noon (probably shorter!) at 12200 Airpor…

  • Aug 04 2026 August 4, 2026

    EVENT: Gold Country Wildlife & Habitat Fair

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    At the Kennedy Mine, 12594 Kennedy Mine Rd., Jackson, 2-7 p.m.

    “Buzz, Bloom, and Be Wild!”  Annual fair sponsored by Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne…

  • Jun 26 2026 June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

    BOOK GROUP: The State of Water

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    NEXT BOOK: “The State of Water” by Obi Kaufmann

    NEXT SESSION: September 17, 6-7:30 p.m.

    Meetings conducted via Zoom.

    If you attended past mee…

  • Jun 26 2026 June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

    PRESENTATION: Botanizing the High Sierras’ Mt. Williamson, Mt. Tyndall and the route along the way.

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    Wednesday, August 12th

    Jamestown Community Hall

    18250 Main Street, Jamestown

    Doors Open 5:00pm
    Meeting/Presentation 5:30

    A Meeting of the…

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