Tag: hiking
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Meet Elizabeth Taylor: Advocate for Native Plant Conservation
Elizabeth Taylor, an environmental attorney and CNPS member, is the OCCNPS Conservation Chair. Her experiences in diverse ecosystems, including Costa Rica, fostered her passion for conservation. Taylor aims to promote native plant restoration, engage the community, and support biodiversity through legislation and partnerships, emphasizing the importance of native plants in local habitats.
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Systems Analyst Weaves Together Nature and Friends
Brad Jenkins, volunteer, webmaster, and part of the treasurer team of the California Native Plant Society Orange County Chapter (OCCNPS), is featured this month, and answers the question: What draws us to our relationships with nature and native plants? “Innate influences, happenstance encounters, analytical purposefulness, and social associations.“ Brad writes: “My first wedding was in…
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Exploring Native Plant Conservation with Sunny Saroa
Sunny Saroa, a dedicated member of the California Native Plant Society Orange County Chapter, shares his journey in conservation, his current involvement in various projects like vegetation surveys and grant selection, and his aspirations for broader community engagement and multilingual resources. His advice emphasizes the importance of sourcing locally for native plants, encouraging curiosity, and…