Chapter Membership

First of all, by joining CNPS you are supporting our mission and all the work we do to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats, encourage awareness, understanding, and enjoyment of our unique botanical heritage, and promote the use of native plants in gardening and landscaping. Intact native plant communities and healthy ecosystems are essential to biodiversity and the well-being of all living things.

Our mission is accomplished through education, plant science, advocacy, land stewardship and native plant gardening. We work closely with decision-makers, scientists, and local planners to provide science-based information on native plants and plant conservation, and to advocate for well-informed and environmentally friendly policies, regulations, and land management practices.

Flora Magazine

Get inspired with the latest news and perspectives on habitat conservation, gardening, everyday uses for California native plants, nature-based activities for kids, and more.

Artemisia Journal

Enjoy in-depth articles and scientific insights from today’s leading, native plant experts. Beautiful, thematic issues from wetlands to chaparral, conifers to native lilies.

Local Connection

Redbud is your local chapter, one of 35 CNPS chapters statewide, giving you the opportunity to make like-minded friends in your area, and enhance your understanding of native plants and your ability to recognize and use them. Redbud offers opportunities to see expert presentations, participate in field trips, and volunteer to preserve your local wild spaces.

Networking

Whether you’re an undergrad or a seasoned agency scientist, CNPS is the best way to meet peers, mentors, and valuable partners working on the issues that matter to you. Members get discounts on CNPS plant science training workshops and our triennial conference, as well as first consideration for scholarship funding.

Discounts and Access to Special Chapter Events & Opportunities

As a card-carrying member of CNPS, you’ll receive special discounts on chapter and statewide events, as well as with certain native plant nurseries and other important partners. See participating partners here.

The Redbud Chapter offers CNPS members discounts on purchases from the Chapter, including 15% off our two guides to over 750 wildflowers, trees, and shrubs, and 10% off posters, T-shirts, garden signs, and gardening aprons.

In addition, only CNPS members have first access to shop for native plants during “Member Appreciation Hour” at Redbud’s fall native plant sale. And some events and field trips are for members only, including our annual Wildflower Weekend trip to the Sierra Buttes at the San Francisco State University Field Campus, as well as our member celebration.

CNPS E-News, Redbud Chapter Newsletter

Get need-to-know, timely updates with features from our Redbud newsletter, CNPS blogs, and conservation alerts.

Advocacy – at Both State and Local Levels

Biodiversity is priceless, and we’re working to protect it from the halls of the California legislature to your local city council. Together, our 10,000+ members are the voice for plants.

CNPS is a 501(c)(3) organization and contributions are tax deductible. Our tax ID is 94-6116403.