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
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Wildflowers at Bucks LakeChico Park & Ride, Chico, CA
ANNOUNCEMENT!
This field trip has been postponed until Saturday July 19 as a result of predicted high temperatures on the July 12. We will also start a little earlier than originally planned.Meet at Chico Park & Ride at 8:00 or at Bucks Lake Information Kiosk/Fire Station at 9:30 am.
Please join the Mount Lassen Chapter of the California Native Plant Society for a pleasant 4 mile loop hike at Bucks Lake in the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Creek Loop takes hikers through a variety of zones from dry forest to mountain desert to marsh/wetland marked by groves of aspen and mountain alder. Each zone features its own plant life. Spectacular flowers seen on the hike include tiger lily, monkshood, California columbine, and rein orchid.
After a break for lunch, those with additional energy may choose to walk the Mill Creek Trail and if so inclined take a dip in the lake. Both trails share the same parking area.
Please wear comfortable hiking shoes (it can be marshy in spots), a sun hat and sunscreen and bring lunch, a snack and plenty of water. Sitting at 5,200 feet, the Bucks Lake Basin is typically 20 degrees cooler than the valley. This hike takes us through mostly shady forest, good for a summer day.
To enjoy this walk with us you must have signed a waiver using this link: Mount Lassen Chapter 2025 Events - Kennedy MeadowsChico Park & Ride, Chico, CA
Note: This trip was listed in the Pipevine newsletter for July 19. It is now planned for July 26.
Meet at Chico Park & Ride at 8 am or Jonesville snowmobile parking lot at 9 am. Bring water, lunch, insect/sun protection and money for ride sharing. Wear footgear suitable for slogging in marshy ground and for short hikes. We will drive up Hwy 32 and turn off to Butte Meadows and Jonesville. We will walk through a wonderland of blooms in Upper and lower Kennedy Meadows to see a variety of wetland flowers: camas, leopard lily, little elephant heads, Veronica, Tofieldia, bog orchid, and insectivorous sundew. We may stop at Cherry Hill Meadow to see the pitcher plants (Darlingtonia californica.)Please sign this waiver online prior to meeting at Park & Ride: Mount Lassen Chapter 2025 Events
