June 17 Speaker Series: Liz Parsons Shares her Expertise
Milo Baker President, Liz Parsons, will share what she has learned about native plants that do well in our Sonoma County gardens.
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Welcome to the Milo Baker Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). Our chapter, named after the famous Santa Rosa botanist Milo Samuel Baker, is located in Northern California’s beautiful Sonoma County. CNPS is a statewide organization whose goals are to protect California’s native plants and their natural habitats, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy. Membership is open to all.
Upcoming Events / Special Interest
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June Plant Walk – Doran Beach Salt Marsh and Dune Restoration
Monday, June 23, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Tour the restoration project on an easy path along the salt marsh and dune area. -
July Plant Walk – Pomo Canyon from Shell Beach
Monday, July 14, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm. Join us for a 4 mile plant walk to a beautiful view of the ocean and Russian River watershed.
Spring Scholarships Awarded
Thank you to our members who support our organization so we can give this priceless gift to our community and keep the legacy of scholarship growing.
Events and Activities
The Milo Baker Chapter offers a range of events in locations around Sonoma County. Events include monthly general meetings with guest speakers focusing on a variety of topics related to native plants, volunteer opportunities at our Preserves, rare plant outings and hikes and walks highlighting native plants.
Conservation
The Milo Baker conservation program encompasses a wide range of activities, from preserve management, rare plant hunts, invasive plant removal, and involvement in local planning processes. Members work in partnership with other conservation groups, partly through the Sonoma County Conservation Coalition.
Gardening with Natives
The mediterranean climate of Sonoma County lends itself to a diverse array of plants in many habitats, from coastal bluffs, chaparral, redwoods, vernal pools, mixed conifer, oak woodland and salt marshes (just to name a few.) See our Native Plant Pages for more information about gardening with natives in Sonoma County.
