What we’re about
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
Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) in time to leave at 8:30 am. Bring mask, lunch, water, sun/insect protection, wear shoes for a bog. We will drive northeast on Hwys 99 and 70 about 80 miles towards the mountain town of Quincy in Plumas Co. The Butterfly Valley Botanical Area is the only designated Botanical Area in the Plumas National Forest due to its outstanding abundance and diversity of plant life. It is managed to provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy an undeveloped area of profuse floral display. The area features 4 species of insectivorous plants including Darlingtonia californica. There are 12 species of orchids, 24 species in the lily family, 9 species of ferns and fern relatives and various other flowers.
To go, you must sign the waiver by using this link: Mount Lassen Chapter 2025 Events
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See all- BUTTERFLY VALLEY BOTANICAL AREAChico Park & Ride, Chico, CA
Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) in time to leave at 8:30 am. Bring mask, lunch, water, sun/insect protection, wear shoes for a bog. We will drive northeast on Hwys 99 and 70 about 80 miles towards the mountain town of Quincy in Plumas Co. The Butterfly Valley Botanical Area is the only designated Botanical Area in the Plumas National Forest due to its outstanding abundance and diversity of plant life. It is managed to provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy an undeveloped area of profuse floral display. The area features 4 species of insectivorous plants including Darlingtonia californica. There are 12 species of orchids, 24 species in the lily family, 9 species of ferns and fern relatives and various other flowers.
To go, you must sign the waiver by using this link: Mount Lassen Chapter 2025 Events
