Judge rules 2,000 Catalina Island deer can be killed to save native plant species
Cull of animals that eat native shrubs, causing spread of fast-igniting grasses, to go ahead despite fierce opposition
Better than Pokémon: California Biodiversity Day at UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve
Located about 30 minutes northwest of campus, UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve is celebrating California Biodiversity Day on Saturday, Sept. 12 by hosting its third annual bioblitz, which is open to all ages and free of charge.
A venerably vibrant California botanic garden marks 100 years with free entry
Celebrate the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s centennial with a complimentary visit every Sunday in October.
Why Norfolk Island pines are the most distinctive trees in Southern California
They may be the most distinctive and unforgettable trees in Southern California gardens and landscapes. Unlike palm trees, however, which also have an exotic look, there are not so many of them as to become boring. The first time you see one, your jaw drops in amazement. You have to touch the foliage since this is a tree that does not look real.
Bringing Birds to the Garden: California Native Plants for the Win
September 10th, 7-9pm PT
California is home to more than 5,000 native plant species and over 700 recorded bird species, yet habitat loss, development, and invasive plants threaten this biodiversity.
Metropolitan Water District and Caltech to Plant Turf Program’s 4,000th Tree Wednesday in Pasadena
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Caltech will mark the planting of the 4,000th tree through Metropolitan’s Turf Replacement Program at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Caltech campus in Pasadena.
Finding the right native plants | The Real Dirt
he Native Plant Finder website is a collaboration between the National Wildlife Federation and the U.S. Forest Service, and is based on the work of Doug Tallamy, noted entomologist and ecologist at the University of Delaware.
Go native
California is home to over 6,000 native plant species that thrive in local climates, require minimal water and support birds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators. These native plants existed in the state before European colonization and are adapted to California’s diverse climates, soils and ecosystems.
See California Native Plant Garden in Sacramento that was Fined by City
Nicole Brodeur, who designed a California native plants garden in 2024 for home owner Marc Dantona in Sacramento, talks about the benefits on Aug. 11, 2026.
Gabrieleno San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians and California Botanic Garden Announce Memorandum of Understanding
The signing ceremony marks a significant milestone in deepening the relationship between the Tribe and CalBG. Through this agreement, both organizations reaffirm their shared dedication to preserving native flora, supporting Indigenous plant wisdom, and fostering education and community engagement that honors the ecological and cultural heritage of the region.