CNPS Membership directly from CNPS website:

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, seeks to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve this rich resource for future generations. Membership is open to all. Our members have diverse interests including natural history, botany, ecology, conservation, photography, drawing, hiking, and gardening.

Join, Renew, Gift Memberships for Friends, Students, Environmental Professionals, and Gardening Enthusiasts.
Not sure when to renew? Look at the membership expiration date found above the address label on many Society mailed publications.

Benefits of Membership

  • - Membership in the statewide CNPS organization and a local chapter,
  • - Subscription to the quarterly Fremontia journal,
  • - Subscription to the statewide newsletter, Bulletin,
  • - The local chapter newsletter,
  • - Access to a wide range of local and statewide activities,
  • - Linking with people of similar interests,
  • - Discounts or pre-order reservations at many chapter plant and book sales,
  • - The satisfaction of contributing to the preservation of California's rich and diverse native flora.

What do I get when I join?

  • - The pleasure of contributing to the preservation of California's rich and diverse native flora,
  • - An exceptional education on California's native plants through field trips and programs,
  • - The opportunity for first-hand experience growing native plants and learning propagations and culture techniques,
  • - A subscription to Fremontia, a quarterly journal for laypeople,
  • - A subscription to the Bulletin, a quarterly statewide newsletter,
  • - The newsletter of your local chapter, and
  • - New friends to meet and new places to explore.

CNPS Membership Application

Print and Mail (or Fax) Membership Form

On-line Credit Card Membership Form

CNPS Membership Dues

Individual - $45
Family, Group, or Library - $75
Plant Lover - $100
Patron - $300
Benefactor - $600
Mariposa Lily - $1,500
Student, Limited Income - $25