October 20 Speaker Series: Sandra von Arb – Dragonflies of California
Learn about colorful and interesting Dragonflies and their unique biology with field biologist Sandra von Arb
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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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October 25 Plant Walk – Coordinator Position Help Needed
Milo Baker Chapter members interested in Plant Walks are invited to a committee meeting to discuss plans for the upcoming year. -
Herbarium Digitization at Sonoma State University
The Milo Baker Chapter in partnership with local herbaria, has begun the quest to digitize Sonoma County plant collections.
Mark your calendar for our Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, October 10, 10 am to 1 pm at the Laguna/CNPS Nursery
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.
