The Shooting Star Newsletter

Get the latest news and updates from the Central Sierra (previously Sierra Foothills) Chapter newsletter, The Shooting Star, as well as from our online blog, and our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  We publish timeline information about timely topics, upcoming meetings, educational seminars, field trips and other items of interest.

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Become a CNPS member, select Sierra Foothills/Central Sierra as your chapter and you will receive our local notifications and newsletter. When you’re a CNPS member, you help to preserve and protect California’s native plants and special places for generations to come. Members receive many benefits including free subscriptions to CNPS publications, access to fun activities, plant sale and nursery discounts, and more.

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Upcoming Events

Find our upcoming meetings, seminars and field trips, as well as other opportunities across the state.

Recent News & Stories 

Keep up with noteworthy news and current events from our chapter, across the state, and around the world.

Gardening News

At Bloom! California, find workshops, classes, and field days that equip you with the knowledge and tools to grow the garden of your dreams!

Resources & Initiatives

In addition to resources from the our chapter, there are a number of online botanical databases and other websites that provide extensive information about California plants. Some of the main ones include: