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September 13 Chapter Meeting

Title of Talk: Reclaiming Nature: The Role of Native Plants in Backyard Biodiversity Restoration September 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM Register here to receive the Zoom meeting information. Summary Incorporating native plants into our backyard landscapes isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a powerful step towards creating a healthier, more diverse environment for ourselves and the

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June 14 Chapter Meeting and Potluck

Chapter Meeting and Potluck Social June 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM   Please join us for the SVCNPS June Potluck Social on June 14, 2023! This will be our first in-person chapter meeting in three long years and will be at the Shepard Garden and Art Center at 3330 McKinley Boulevard in Sacramento from 6:30

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May 10 Chapter Meeting 7pm

Title of Talk: Bringing Life to Rivers: Large Scale Floodplain Restoration and Native Seed Farming May 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM Register here to receive the Zoom meeting information. Summary What is floodplain restoration and why is important? River Partners performs floodplain restoration on a large scale, planting thousands of native plants every year. As

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April 12 Chapter Meeting 7pm

Title of Talk: An Inner-city Pollinator Oasis April 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM Register here to receive the Zoom meeting information. Summary Learn how a small residential landscape in South Central Los Angeles supports local pollinators and incorporates water conservation methods in the landscape with the use of California native plants, succulents, and non-invasive plants

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March 8 Chapter Meeting 7pm

Title of Talk: The A, Bee, Cs of Native Bees March 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM Register here to receive the Zoom meeting information. Summary This presentation covers native bees, their relationships with native plants, and community science engagement. California is home to over 1,600 species of native bees, and they are a vital part

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February 8 Chapter Meeting 7pm

Title of Talk: Botanical Nature Printing February 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary – A brief history of botanical nature printing – The accessibility of botanical consciousness through creativity – Demonstration of the printing and hand-coloring process Speaker Bio Latifat Apatira is a plant enthusiast and artist. Raised

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January 11 Chapter Meeting 7pm

Title of Talk: #Califloragami. Intersections of Art, Math and California Native Plants January 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary During the pandemic, Esme Cabrera turned to her life-long pastime of origami to puzzle out new folding sequences resulting in representations of California native plants. Having just moved to

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November 9 Chapter Meeting 7pm

Title of Talk: A 27 Year Wildflower Journey: The Making of Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change   November 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary Rob Badger and Nita Winter take you behind the scenes on their 27-year journey photographing wildflowers throughout California and the

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October 12 Chapter Meeting 7pm

Title of Talk: Container Gardening with Natives October 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary In 2020, Derek moved to Sacramento and took his bonsai collection with him, learning so much more about native plant care along the way! The move gave Derek some great opportunities to share his

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September 14 Chapter Meeting 7pm

September 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the two presentations here. Title of Talk: If You Build It, They Will Come: A 10-Year Garden Journey Summary In 2012, Lesley started transitioning her Sacramento garden from a typical suburban lawn to a pollinator oasis. Her garden incorporates more than 150 different native plants

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May 11 Chapter Meeting 7pm

Title of Talk: Community Science: Getting started with California Fire Followers! May 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM   Summary The ecology of California’s native vegetation is intricately bound with our dry summers and the occurence of fire. The CNPS California Fire Followers is a community science program initiated to help document plants seen before and

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April 13 Chapter Meeting 7pm

Title of Talk: Cultivating Joy, Food and Inspiration with the Del Paso Heights Growers’ Alliance April 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording here. Summary DPHGA is a grass-roots organization advocating for social, environmental, and economic justice for disadvantaged communities through educational programs, community gardens, and urban greening efforts in Sacramento. Join us to

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Homegrown Habitat

Propagation Volunteers

The nursery leadership team is looking for volunteers who are interested in propagating local native plants. If you would like to learn more, please contact Chris at cnpschris@gmail.com.

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Stewardship

Propagation Volunteers

The nursery leadership team is looking for volunteers who are interested in propagating local native plants. If you would like to learn more, please contact Chris at cnpschris@gmail.com.

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