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CPC’s 40th Anniversary Summit

In conjunction with the National Meeting, the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) celebrated our org...

Keynote Address: Dr. Don Falk

Dr. Don Falk, co-founder and former executive director of the Center for Plant Conservation, was the...

2024 Star Award: Dr. Emily Coffey

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

5th Annual National Meeting Photo Contest

Incredible photographs of rare plants, conservationists in the field, and beautiful habitats took ce...

Image of blooming Nantucket Shadbush (Amelanchier nantucketensis)
National Collection Spotlight: Nantucket Shadbush

With a nod to CPC’s formative years stemming from conservation work amidst the landscape of New En...

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As Seen On CPC’s Rare Plant Academy: Conservation Resources

Did you know the Rare Plant Academy Video Library is a digital home to recordings from CPC’s Natio...

Quercus dumosa in flower. Photo by Caroline Iacuaniello
Save Plants: March 2024 Newsletter

When it comes to plants, there are countless unique, captivating, and exceptional species that we sh...

Florida Plant Rescue: Conserving Exceptional Species in the Sunshine State

The Florida Plant Rescue (FLPR) initiative’s ultimate goal is to secure all of the state’s rare ...

The Huntington Cryobiotechnology Program: Magnolia Case

Since 2014, The Huntington Botanical Gardens has established projects focused on designing and optim...

Welcome to CPC: New Partners

At the core of the Center for Plant Conservation’s (CPC) work is our conservation community—peop...

A shinnery oak (Q. havardii) acorn from Cedar Mesa, Utah.
National Collection Spotlight: Havard’s Oak

To thrive in the harsh conditions of the Great Plains of America is no small feat. For flora and fau...

Conservation Champion: Dr. Joe Ree

Our March Conservation Champion, Dr. Joe Ree of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, brings his life...

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As Seen on CPC’s Rare Plant Academy: Cryopreservation of Rare Plants Video Series

Cryopreservation is an important frontier in the conservation of “exceptional” plant species, wh...

Acanthomintha ilicifolia, San Diego Thornmint
Register for the 2024 National Meeting

There's still time to register for the 2024 National Meeting! Sessions will take place May 2-3 at th...

Save Plants: January 2024

As we step into 2024, we are thrilled to welcome the hope, changes, and opportunities that a new yea...

Sandhills milk vetch (Astragalus michauxii)
Celebrating 40 Years of Saving Plants!

40 years ago, the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) was founded as a one-of-a-kind network, unitin...

Conservation Champion: Don Falk

Throughout the year CPC, highlights individuals from our network who are doing meaningful work to sa...

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As Seen on CPC’s Rare Plant Academy: Genetics Metrics Used in Rare Plant Conservation: A Primer for Non Experts

The Rare Plant Academy (RPA) Video Library brings to life the principles and techniques described in...

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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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