Originally formed in 1965 in the East Bay region, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with a common interest in California's native plants. The Society, working through its local chapters and statewide programs, seeks to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve this rich resource for future generations.

Membership is open to everyone.

The South Coast Chapter is one of 33 chapters and was founded in 1982. In addition to a history of advocacy for conservation and restoration of open space, our chapter has a strong horticultural base. We hold a plant sale every fall, monthly public programs about native plants (see our calendar), and an annual Spring Garden Tour.

For many years we have also maintained a native plant garden at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and one of our Horticulture Co-Chairs designed the native plant garden at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center in the City of Torrance.

At times, our members also engage in weed eradication, rare plant monitoring, plant community sampling, and community outreach. Each activity brings members together with shared goals under the CNPS mission.

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Chapter Boundaries

Our chapter encompasses South Los Angeles County, ranging from LAX on the north end, to Long Beach in the south, and to Whittier in the east. We have members in more than 30 cities.

Chapter Officers and Chairs

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