July 13 Plant Walk – Out to See Gentians and the Sea Below
Join us for a hike lead by botanist Dave Self along Pomo Canyon Trail to see the Gentians, from Willow Creek Road.
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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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August 15 Plant Walk – Sunflowers and Other Summer Flowers
Join us for a hike lead by botanist Dave Self along Pomo Canyon Trail to see the Gentians, from Willow Creek Road. -
Every Second Wednesday, California Native Plant Society Book Club
Join us for a fun, in-person meetup where plant enthusiasts gather to chat about all things native plants!
A Revised Checklist for A Flora of Sonoma County
This detailed update represents over two and half years of work by John Mack and Peter Warner.
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.
