The California Native Plant Society is a statewide nonprofit organization seeking to increase understanding and appreciation of California's native plants and to preserve them in their natural habitat through scientific activities, education, conservation, and restoration.
The San Diego Chapter serves San Diego and Imperial counties. We invite you to come to our meetings and field trips, learn more about the flora of our state, and meet people who share your interest in native plants. You may email us to ask general questions about native plants or the chapter.
Upcoming CNPS-SD and Affiliate Events
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![It's Field Trip Friday!
We hope you have an opportunity to get some time outside this weekend to enjoy the beautiful fall colors in San Diego County.
Discover the natural beauty of Lake Cuyamaca! Sitting at 4600' elevation, this lake is nestled in](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585dc42c725e25ca57806ffc/1732927251135-QAIAAKX37LMZCQB770N6/image-asset.jpeg)
![Come eat, drink, and be merry with CNPSSD!
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Room 101, Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park
Please bring a delicious snack to share along with your favorite native plant pictures. (A max of 10 per member) from 2](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585dc42c725e25ca57806ffc/1731134116378-MPLZ3FWD6R0VOXI6PDIC/image-asset.jpeg)
![Mark your calendars for November’s chapter meetings and outreach events!
Meetings
11/5 Conservation Committee meeting online via Zoom. Send a request for the link to conservation@cnpssd.org
11/12 Native Garden Committee Potluck Meeting 5-8pm](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585dc42c725e25ca57806ffc/1730591797409-ST4XS3DHFHZHQNLWODGM/image-asset.jpeg)
![Just ONE day until the biggest plant sale of the year!
We are so grateful to partner with @sandieguitoriverpark to host the plant sale at this historic site!
Head to www.CNPSSD.org for all the details!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585dc42c725e25ca57806ffc/1730591798062-MXT9A2J90JX0SHQY5J5D/image-asset.jpeg)
![4 days to go until the biggest plant sale of the year!
#SanDiego #CNPS #CNPSSD #PlantSale #CANativePlants #PlantNativePlants](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585dc42c725e25ca57806ffc/1730591799066-W4UTNRGJE35JEZNT57HM/image-asset.jpeg)
![Our Native Plant Sale is just one week away!
Shop over 200+ native plant species including shade trees, water-wise shrubs, seasonal flowers, bunch grasses, ground covers, and succulents!
Learn more about which plants suit your space at Calscape.org](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585dc42c725e25ca57806ffc/1730591800035-24GFHQ5ZTWR4K1VXPNQE/image-asset.jpeg)
![The countdown is on! Only 8 days to go until the annual CNPSSD California Native Plant Sale at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead in Escondido.
Check out the list of all available plants at the link in our profile.
#CNPSSD #CaliforniaNativePlants #](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585dc42c725e25ca57806ffc/1730591800902-MFS0WLIDQMMRFEFUXSH4/image-asset.jpeg)
![The countdown is on! 10 days to go until the annual CNPSSD California Native Plant Sale at the historic Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead in Escondido.
Check out the list of all available plants at the link in our profile!
#CNPSSD #CaliforniaNativePla](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585dc42c725e25ca57806ffc/1730591801862-S29F9H0AGKHAXJADK5H6/image-asset.jpeg)
![We are less than 3 weeks away to our annual native plant sale!
This event is more than just a sale—it’s a chance to learn from a wide range of CNPS San Diego experts and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts. Our specialists will be on h](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585dc42c725e25ca57806ffc/1730591802720-YSDC95LS3Y8GH85NABQH/image-asset.jpeg)
![Calling all Volunteers!
Enjoy Exclusive Perks during the 2024 Native Plant Sale!
Join us as a volunteer and get first dibs on our limited selection species—some with fewer than 12 plants available! Pre-ordering is live through September 6th,](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585dc42c725e25ca57806ffc/1730591803418-6W0K2AP5938TECG0TV7P/image-asset.jpeg)
“What draws us into the desert is the search for something intimate in the remote.”