The California Native Plant Society, working through its local chapters, seeks to increase understanding of California’s native flora and to preserve this resource for future generations. Membership includes amateurs and professionals, with diverse interests including natural history, botany, ecology, conservation, photography, drawing, hiking, and gardening. Publishes the magazine “Fremontia”. Each chapter hosts various activities including restoration projects, hikes, etc. East Bay Chapter (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties): http://www.ebcnps.org/. For further information or to volunteer, please call: (510) 549-0211 or e-mail: nativehere@ebcnps.org
