California Native Plant Society - Los Angeles / Santa Monica Mountains

06/18/2026

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06/16/2026

Our Los Angeles/Santa Monica Mntns CNPS Chapter is offering two, $2000 "Halli Mason Student Research Scholarships" for 2026. The application deadline is Tuesday June 30, 2026. For application details please see https://chapters.cnps.org/lasmm/2026/04/23/halli-mason-student-research-scholarship-program-2026/

Awards will be announced in fall 2026

Halli Mason Student Research Scholarship Program 2026 Halli Mason Student Research Scholarship Program Award: LA/SMM CNPS is offering two Scholarships of $2,000 each for 2026. Focus: The Halli Mason Student Research Scholarships are intended to support two students who are currently studying conserv...

06/10/2026

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Wildfire is part of Southern California’s landscape, and the way we care for our gardens can play a role in how homes and landscapes respond to fire risk.

In our Wildfire Resilient Maintenance Walk & Talk, you'll walk away with practical maintenance strategies for today’s fire-prone conditions, with guidance tailored to California native plant gardens. Join us this Saturday and learn how thoughtful pruning and garden maintenance can support wildfire safety in this introductory, hands-on class. ✂️🌿🧹

📍Onsite at TPF in Sun Valley
📆 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9 am–11 am
Register at: events.humanitix.com/fire-resilient-gardens-maintenance-walk-and-talk-2026-06

06/03/2026

Please support this conservation effort.

06/02/2026

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Biodiversity in Urban Gardens: California Statewide Project Kickoff Webinar! 🌿🌸🐝🐦‍⬛

Learn about urban biodiversity, discover the power of community science, and find out how you can get involved.

Join us Wednesday, June 10 at 6 PM for an introduction to the Biodiversity in Urban Gardens (BUG): California Community Science Project—a statewide effort to document biodiversity in public, home, and neighborhood gardens across California using iNaturalist.

📋 Register at https://bit.ly/439yJ4c

The BUG project is made possible with generous project support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Special thanks also to the Mary A. Crocker Trust and the CNPS Santa Clara Valley Chapter for their generous support of BUG in Santa Clara and southern San Mateo counties.

05/29/2026

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Save the date: Trail lovers, this one's for you! 💪🌿

Join National Park Service staff and partners at Paramount Ranch for National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6!

Help us care for the trails that connect our community to nature. Volunteers will help trim and cut back vegetation, clear paths using hand tools, and improve trail safety and accessibility, for all.

No experience needed. We'll provide all training on site! Tools and gloves will also be provided. Please come prepared for warm weather with closed‑toed shoes, sun protection, and long pants recommended.

As a thank you, volunteers will receive a free lunch, and appreciation items (while supplies last.) 🎁

Share this opportunity with a friend, neighbor or family member and get outside with us! All ages are welcome.

Event details:
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Paramount Ranch
🔗 RSVP on our Outdoors Calendar
✉️ For questions, please contact: [email protected]

This National Trails Day invites our community to leave places better than we found them, so come be part of something bigger and help steward your local trails! 🌍✨

NPS photo.
Image description: A group of volunteers works along a grassy trail on a gray, overcast day. They are raking and clearing brush on both sides of the path, surrounded by tall grasses and dense vegetation.

05/29/2026

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Here's a little native plant gardening reminder for your Thursday evening 👀

Our free Naturehood Webinar is happening next Thursday, June 4 at 5:30 pm, and there's still time to grab your spot!

Oscar Lucario will walk you through seasonal pruning, water budgeting, and plant-by-plant tips to keep your native garden looking beautiful and full of life all summer.

Register at https://bit.ly/4uZ0W9D

🌿: Summer chaparral garden
📸: Philip Van Soelen