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Leadership, Legacy, and Looking Ahead: Highlights from the CPC National Office

At the 2025 CPC National Meeting, CPC staff presented the latest happenings underway at the National...

2025 Star Award: Dr. Dustin Wolkis

Each year, the Center for Plant Conservation honors an individual in our network who demonstrates th...

Conservation on Display: Explore CPC National Collection Species at the Missouri Botanical Garden

In celebration of the 2025 CPC National Meeting, Missouri Botanical Garden (MOBOT) staff created a u...

National Collection Spotlight: Pale Blue-Eyed-Grass

Contrary to what its common name suggests, the Pale Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium sarmentosum) is no...

Save Plants: June 2025 Newsletter

In early May, the Center for Plant Conservation’s (CPC) 2025 National Meeting brought together mor...

2025 National Meeting Photo Contest

Each year, the CPC National Meeting Photo Contest highlights the beauty of rare plants and inspiring...

Keynote Address: Dr. Allison Miller

At this year’s CPC National Meeting, keynote speaker Dr. Allison Miller—Investigator and Member ...

Conservation Training and Funding Opportunities

Upcoming training and funding opportunities from the CPC network....

Meet the 2025 Catherine H. Beattie Fellows

Each year, The Garden Club of America (GCA) and the Center for Plant Conservation together award the...

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As Seen on the Rare Plant Academy: Dormant Buds for Long-term Preservation

In Module VI of CPC's Applied Plant Conservation Course (APCC), you'll find a comprehensive overview...

Save Plants: April 2025 Newsletter

April is National Native Plant Month—a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role native flora...

Peeling Back the Layers: A Taxonomic Update on the Rare Sevendevils Onion

In southwestern Idaho’s Payette National Forest, an inconspicuous but ecologically significant oni...

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As Seen on the Rare Plant Academy: Native Plants vs. Weeds

CPC’s Applied Plant Conservation Course (APCC) harnesses and presents the knowledge and expertise...

Shop for a Cause: CPC Save Plants Merch Shop

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Center for Plant Conservation’s first-ever online m...

National Collection Spotlight: Stones River Bladderpod

Meet the Stones River Bladderpod (Paysonia stonensis), a critically imperiled species endemic to Rut...

CPC in the News

CPC and our partners have recently been highlighted in national press, helping elevate the visibilit...

Save Plants: February 2025 Newsletter

As we move further into 2025, the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) is energized by the momentum o...

The Center for Plant Conservation Appoints Dr. Wesley Knapp as New CEO

In early February, the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) was pleased to announce the appointment o...

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The Center For Plant Conservation (CPC) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN# 22-2527116) dedicated to saving rare plant species from extinction. CPC's National Collection represents more than 2,000 of the world's rarest plants, maintained collectively by its valued network of Participating Institutions.

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