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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 has observed many of the specialized relationships between native plants and the birds that depend on them. Cliff talks about his experiences in the field and how the habitat created by native plants influences his birding.
Cliff Hawley grew up on a small ranch in Lincoln, CA and discovered a love of birds at 14 when he found a male Vermilion Flycatcher in his yard. He has been birding for over 30 years. He graduated from Sacramento State with a degree in Biological Sciences and he is a certified California Naturalist. Cliff is currently an eBird reviewer for Sacramento County and the Vice President of the Central Valley Bird Club.
The California Seed Bank: Conserving the Botanical Diversity of the Golden State November 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM The November Chapter Meeting will be Zoom ONLY on Wednesday, November 11th beginning at 7 pm. There will be no in-person attendance; click here to register and attend via Zoom. Summary California is the most biodiverse state
Title of Talk: The BUG Statewide Community Science Study October 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM The October Chapter Meeting will be in-person ONLY on Wednesday, October 14th beginning at 7 pm at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento. Additional info about chapter meetings can be found at https://sacvalleycnps.org/events/chapter-meeting/ Summary The
Title of Talk: California’s Biodiversity from a Tribal Perspective- The Importance of Reciprocity and Stewardship September 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM The September Chapter Meeting will be in-person ONLY on Wednesday, September 9th beginning at 7 pm at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento. Additional info about chapter meetings can