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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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Street Trees of the Chico Avenues
Location not specified yetMeet at 9 am at the corner of Memorial Way and Oleander. We will walk about three miles through The Avenues and learn about several of the native and non-native street trees growing in the area. Discussed will be their identification, origin, growing conditions, unique features and the advantages and disadvantages of a good street tree for Chico. Finish by noon.
A signed waiver is required. If you have not signed a waiver for Mount Lassen Chapter 2025 Events please use this link: Mount Lassen Chapter 2025 Eventsl
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Holiday Fun with a Purpose - Save the Dates for the Wreathing Weekend!
Location not specified yetThis is a fundraiser
### Choose between an evening party at the Gateway, or an afternoon at the Ahart:
Saturday evening, Dec 6, 5 - 8 pm in the galleries at the Gateway Science Museum
Dress Up, Sip some Sierra Nevada, Cordi Wine, or Mulled Cider/Chai and Make A Difference at the Gateway Science Museum. Enjoy good community, catered appetizers, music, a silent auction, and let us guide you in how to craft your own fresh, native plant wreath or sprig for your holiday home using pre-cut greenery. A wonderful date to get in the holiday swing with style. Register on the Gateway Museum website: https://www.csuchico.edu/gateway/events/wreathing-weekend-2025.shtml
Sunday afternoon, Dec 7, 1 - 4 pm in the Ahart Herbarium, Holt Hall at Chico State
Come in your comfy garden garb, grab your gloves and clippers and enjoy the array of colors, textures, and fragrances of California plants in this popular wreath workshop at the Ahart Herbarium. Space is limited so register SOON to save your seat. You’ll feel inspired by the plants, and people (like the Friends) doing good work. Register on this website to reserve your spot:
https://friendsoftheahartherbarium.org/workshops-and-events3 attendees
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