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(CNPS) is a statewide nonprofit organi-zation dedicated to increasing the understanding and appreciation of California’s native plants, and to pre-serving them and their natural habitats for future generations. CNPS carries out its mission through science, conservation advocacy, educa-tion, and horticulture at the local, state, and federal levels. It monitors rare and endangered plants and habitats; acts to save endangered areas through public-ity, persuasion, and on occasion, legal action; provides expert testimony to government bodies; supports the estab-lishment of native plant preserves; spon-sors workdays to remove invasive plants; and offers a range of educational activi-ties including speaker programs, field trips, native plant sales, horticultural workshops, and demonstration gardens. Since its founding in 1965, the tradi-tional strength of CNPS has been its dedicated volunteers. CNPS activities are organized at the local chapter level where members ’ varied interests influ-ence what is done. Volunteers from the 33 CNPS chapters annually contribute in excess of 97,000 hours (equivalent to 46.5 full-time employees). CNPS membership is open to all. Members receive the journal Fremontia three times a year, the quarterly state-wide CNPS Bulletin, and newsletters from their local CNPS chapter