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Title of Talk: Everything that didn’t Work: Lessons from My Journey as a Science Communicator January 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM Click here to view the recording on YouTube Summary One essential aspect of learning a new skill is learning how not to do the new skill. In her presentation, Michelle will share her early failures and […]

Title of Talk: A River’s Reach – A Source to Sea Adventure on the Sacramento River – A Documentary Film Screening November 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM The presentation included copyrighted material and is unavailable here but may be available at the presenter’s website. Summary A River’s Reach chronicles the source-to-sea adventure of 3 women

Title of Talk: A Birder’s Musings on Native Plants October 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM Click here to view the recording on YouTube. Summary As CNPS supporters we understand the importance of native plants and the wildlife that depends on them. As a birder and naturalist in the Sacramento area for 3 decades, Cliff Hawley

Title of Talk: Reclaiming Nature: The Role of Native Plants in Backyard Biodiversity Restoration September 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM Click here to view the recording on YouTube. Summary Incorporating native plants into our backyard landscapes isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a powerful step towards creating a healthier, more diverse environment for ourselves and the

Title of Talk: Bringing Life to Rivers: Large Scale Floodplain Restoration and Native Seed Farming May 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM Click here to view the recording on YouTube. Summary What is floodplain restoration and why is important? River Partners performs floodplain restoration on a large scale, planting thousands of native plants every year. As

Title of Talk: An Inner-city Pollinator Oasis April 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM This meeting was not recorded. Summary Learn how a small residential landscape in South Central Los Angeles supports local pollinators and incorporates water conservation methods in the landscape with the use of California native plants, succulents, and non-invasive plants that are adapted

Title of Talk: The A, Bee, Cs of Native Bees March 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM Register here to receive the Zoom meeting information. Summary This presentation covers native bees, their relationships with native plants, and community science engagement. California is home to over 1,600 species of native bees, and they are a vital part

Title of Talk: Botanical Nature Printing February 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary – A brief history of botanical nature printing – The accessibility of botanical consciousness through creativity – Demonstration of the printing and hand-coloring process Speaker Bio Latifat Apatira is a plant enthusiast and artist. Raised

Title of Talk: #Califloragami. Intersections of Art, Math and California Native Plants January 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary During the pandemic, Esme Cabrera turned to her life-long pastime of origami to puzzle out new folding sequences resulting in representations of California native plants. Having just moved to

Title of Talk: A 27 Year Wildflower Journey: The Making of Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change   November 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary Rob Badger and Nita Winter take you behind the scenes on their 27-year journey photographing wildflowers throughout California and the