Natural History Wanderings

CNPS plant science workshops support conservation by giving you the tools to make a difference for California’s imperiled biodiversity. This year’s workshops include:

• 🌸 Vernal Pool Plant Taxonomy: coming up soon on April 19-21 in Davis
• 🌿 Vegetation Rapid Assessment/Relevé: May 19-21 in Monterey County
• 📍Rare Plant Survey Protocols: July 7-9 in Mammoth Lakes
• 🌻 Introduction to Plant Identification: August 19-21 in Santa Cruz
• 🌱 Identification of California Grasses: October 17-18 in San Jose

Learn from our expert instructors and get to know other plant science professionals. Our workshops bring you hands-on learning, small class sizes, and science-backed skills. They are specifically designed to provide botanists, biologists, land managers, ecologists, and enthusiasts with the scientific skills and practical experience necessary to assess, manage, and protect native plants and lands in California and beyond.

A scholarship application is available for students, early career professionals, or anyone who may not otherwise be able to attend.