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Workshop. Deep Dive on Rushes

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Deep Dive on Rushes (Juncus) WorkshopOffered by the North Coast Chapter of CNPS and Cal Poly Humboldt Biology Graduate Student Association April 4, 2026, 9:00 am—5:00 pm, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata Workshop Description Juncus is a diverse, ecologically important, and taxonomically complex genus. Though beautiful and common, many rushes can be challenging … [Read more...] about Workshop. Deep Dive on Rushes

Workshop. Intro to Carex

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Introduction to Carex of California Workshop: A One and a Half Day WorkshopSaturday and Sunday, March 14–15, 2026Offered by the North Coast Chapter of CNPS and Cal Poly Humboldt Biology Graduate Student Association Carex is the most speciose genus of flowering plants in California and North America, with over 80 taxa on the North Coast alone. It is also the largest genus … [Read more...] about Workshop. Intro to Carex

Evening Program. Transforming small garden spaces in suburban Eureka

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Wednesday, January 14. Doors open at 5:45. Speaking starts at 6:00. The lecture will be followed by a social hour. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D Street, Arcata or register on Zoom via northcoastcnps.org. Gretchen Zeigler (retired as Director of the Eureka Zoo) will chronicle her gardening journey adding native plants in her backyard, in gardens of friends, and at … [Read more...] about Evening Program. Transforming small garden spaces in suburban Eureka

Evening Program. Assessing conservation priorities in California for vascular plants and mosses using a new evolutionary approach

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December 10, 2025. Doors open at 5:45. Speaking starts at 6:00. The lecture will be followed by a social hour. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D Street, Arcata or register on Zoom via northcoastcnps.org. Our out-of-town guest speaker is Brent Mishler. He is on the statewide board of directors of CNPS and is retired from being Distinguished Professor of Integrative … [Read more...] about Evening Program. Assessing conservation priorities in California for vascular plants and mosses using a new evolutionary approach