Education ProgramThe Education Program coordinates educational walks, talks, classes, and workshops for native plant enthusiasts for all ages and levels of experience. Most local chapter programs and field trips are free and open to the public. We offer speakers and shows to other groups. Throughout the state, chapters hold native plant sales and wildflower shows annually or bi-annually. Teaching landscape and garden uses of native plants are an important aspect of CNPS educational activities. Contact your local chapter and/ or visit their website to find out about educational activities near you. In addition we offer workshops for botanists and other resource professionals, through the Plant Science Training Program. We support student research through educational grants. See below for details and links for additional educational resources.
Workshops and Professional TrainingPlant Science Training ProgramThe Plant Science Training Program provides workshops for professional and student botanists, ecologists, land managers, resource specialists, and conservationists. We have designed the workshops to teach the skills and provide the tools necessary for conducting sound scientific surveys to protect California native plants and their habitats. Workshops are focused on improving survey skills and identification of rare plants, wetland plants, invasive exotics plants, and vegetation. Contact Training Coordinator, Josie Crawford, at (916) 447-2677 or email jcrawfordcnps.org. How To
Education GrantsCNPS offers grants to support research on California's native flora. Four types of grants are available. The Education Committee determines which type of grant is appropriate for each proposal funded. See Education Grants for more information. Education Resources
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Quick Links Upcoming CNPS Workshops Arboretum/Herbarium Sponsored Workshops 2009 Conservation Conference
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