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      • Why Plant a Native Habitat Garden?
      • Native gardens in our area
      • Baker’s Dozen (2020)
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  • Sep 10 2026 September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

    Sept 14, 7:30 PM – Brian Bautista of Hello Yarrow on Zoom

    InEvent (SCCNPS)

    You are invited to a live Zoom session to hear Brian Bautista of Hello Yarrow share how he turned his urban lot into a low-water sanctuary for birds, …

  • Sep 10 2026 September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

    Zone 0 Fire Regulations & Implementation in LA County

    InBuilt Environment
    The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection adopted statewide Zone 0 defensible space rules on August 19 2026.  See the text of AB-3074.  The regulations define a five foot…
  • Sep 10 2026 September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

    Oct 24th – 2026 Fall Plant Sale

    InEvent (SCCNPS)

    Our 2026 Fall plant sale will be on Saturday, Oct 24, from 9 AM (members of CNPS and FOMM) or 10 AM (general public) to 2 PM at the Madrona Marsh Natu…

  • Sep 07 2026 September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

    BUG Initiative

    InBuilt Environment

    Don’t sleep on the BUG Initiative from CNPS!  It’s easy to make a difference as a community scientist: Simple take photos of the native animals you se…

  • Sep 07 2026 September 7, 2026

    Help Us Expand Access Across CNPS!

    InEvent (external organization)

    CNPS is thrilled to invite all CNPS members, volunteers, leaders, and staff—to the upcoming Expanding Access Webinar on September 23 from 6:00 PM – 7:…

  • Sep 07 2026 September 7, 2026

    Show up Sept. 16 — Torrance is about to trade away one of its last southern tarplant populations

    InConservation

    Dear CNPS South Coast members and friends,
    We need your presence at Torrance City Hall on Wednesday, September 16. Here is why.
    The Prologis Del Amo…

  • Jul 28 2026 July 28, 2026July 29, 2026

    Aug 2, Noon, Field Trip – Garden Tour & Lawn Conversion

    InEvent (SCCNPS)

    Note the corrected day of the second event below.

    Save noon to 2:00 on Sunday, Aug 2, for a field trip to Torrance to visit Marie Hoffman’s establi…

  • Jul 27 2026 July 27, 2026July 29, 2026

    Aug 3, 6PM Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden

    InEvent (SCCNPS)

    Join us at 6PM on Monday Aug 3 for our next in-person meeting at the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden at 1237 N Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.  …

  • Jul 01 2026 July 1, 2026July 2, 2026

    Jul 6 – 6PM Pizza Potluck and Social

    InEvent (SCCNPS)

    Join us for an in-person dinner potluck meeting at host Mike Garcia’s house in Torrance.  We’ll supply pizza, cutlery, plates, napkins, cups, and drin…

  • May 27 2026 May 27, 2026May 27, 2026
    Zedler Marsh, Wikimedia

    Jun 1 – Zedler Marsh in person!

    InEvent (SCCNPS)

    In person meeting at the Zedler Marsh, 6PM to 7:30 PM, 6990 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803.  (Sundown is around 8 PM)

    Zedler Marsh is a 10-acre resto…

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  • Zone 0 Fire Regulations & Implementation in LA County
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