Los Angeles/Santa Monica Mountains Chapter

Protecting and celebrating our local flora

The Los Angeles/Santa Monica Mountains Chapter is one of 35 chapters within CNPS.  Our region includes the Santa Monica Mountains, San Fernando Valley, West Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

Tuesday Talks will resume in September

View the recording of the Tuesday, June 10, talk on YouTube
The Nature Gardens at Natural History Museum
A Gardener’s Take on its Native Plants, Maintenance Practices, and Goals
Presenter: Alan Duke
From the Archive:  The A, Bee, Cs of Native Bees
Presented by Krystle Hickman
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Tuesday Evening Talks

Events and Activities

Join our chapter for monthly zoom lectures and in person activities!

Toyon Newsletter

Read the latest issue of our monthly Toyon Newsletter: May-June 2025

Matilija poppy (Romneya coulteri) Photo: Marie Barnidge-McIntyre

Gardening

Learn which native plants are right for your garden and how to get started.

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