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The mission of CNPS is to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats; and increase understanding, appreciation, and horticultural use of native plants.
Join some of the Mount Lassen Chapter activities which include:
Year round field trips, <br>Native plant sales, <br>Demonstration native plant gardens, <br>Monthly meetings featuring knowledgeable and interesting guest speakers, <br>Controlling invasive plants, <br>Conservation of rare native plants and habitats, <br>Educational outreach to school groups and adults at public events.
All activities are open to the public. Support CNPS and join at CNPS.org
For more information about our chapter go to mountlassen.cnps.org
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Iron Canyon Trailhead, Red Bluff Area
Chico Park & Ride, Fir St, Chico, CA, USFebruary 14th, 2026, 9:00 AM
If this is your first field trip of 2026, please sign the waiver: 2026 Events Mount Lassen Chapter
Join us in learning more about moss and their lesser known hornwort and liverwort allies! We will be carpooling from the Chico Park and Ride on Highway at 9 AM. For those driving solo, arrive at the Iron Canyon Trailhead at 10:00 AM. The trailhead is located on the west side of highway 36, approximately 5 miles after the highway 99 turnoff. The trail is a 3.5 mile loop, with 300 feet elevation gain. Be sure to bring sturdy shoes, lunch, and water. Bring a hand lens if you have one.
Leader: John McLaughlin3 attendees
FERNS and FERN ALLIES, Bidwell Park
Bidwell Park Golf Course, Golf Course Rd, Chico, CA, USPlease sign the waiver using this link if you have not signed one for 2026: 2026 Events Mount Lassen Chapter
Ferns and Fern Allies in Bidwell Park
Upper Bidwell Park
February 28, 2026, 9:00 AMMeet at the parking lot for Bidwell Park Golf Course at 9 am Saturday February 28. . We will walk downstream along the south side of Big Chico Creek until we get to the fern cliff where we will look at ferns and fern allies alongside and up the steep cliff. It will be about one mile round trip on level. We hope to see many of the ferns of Bidwell Park, and hope for early spring flowers.
The hike will end at noon. Dress for the weather. Rain cancels.Leader: Marjorie Mcnairn
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