Publications

The Kern Chapter of CNPS is fortunate to have  — especially unsung women botanists — by Nancy Nies, monthly articles on plants found in Kern County by chapter president, botanist Rich Spjut, and occasional articles on gardening with native plants by Monica Tudor.

Kern CNPS' Mimulus Memo has been published regularly since 2013.
Kern CNPS’ Mimulus Memo has been published regularly since 2013.

Newsletter

The chapter newsletter, Mimulus Memo, is issued quarterly.

Nancy Nies photographing wildflowers at Shell Creek.
Nancy Nies photographing wildflowers at Shell Creek.

Articles on Botanists

Nancy Nies has written articles featuring unsung women botanists.

Monica Tudor describing selected native plants at our annual fall sale.
Monica Tudor describing selected native plants at our annual fall sale.

Gardening Articles

Monica Tudor has written numerous articles on how to garden with native plants.