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Highlights from the CPC National Office

Posted on May 29, 2024 (May 30, 2024) by Shannon Fowler

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CPC’s 40th Anniversary Summit

Posted on May 28, 2024 (May 30, 2024) by Shannon Fowler

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Save Plants: January 2024

Posted on January 17, 2024 (March 21, 2024) by Shannon Fowler

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Celebrating 40 Years of Saving Plants!

Posted on January 16, 2024 (January 17, 2024) by Shannon Fowler
Sandhills milk vetch (Astragalus michauxii)

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Safeguarding California’s Endangered Torrey Pines

Posted on September 4, 2023 (September 5, 2023) by Shannon Fowler

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A Big Win for Small Seeds!

Posted on August 7, 2023 (August 8, 2023) by Shannon Fowler
Soft-leaved indian paintbrush (Castilleja mollis) seed.

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Save Plants: June 2023 Newsletter

Posted on June 6, 2023 (June 6, 2023) by Shannon Fowler

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State of the Center for Plant Conservation

Posted on June 6, 2023 (June 7, 2023) by Shannon Fowler

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National Collection Spotlight: Torrey Pine

Posted on April 6, 2023 (April 6, 2023) by Shannon Fowler

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The Center for Plant Conservation Selects New President and CEO

Posted on January 6, 2023 (January 6, 2023) by Shannon Fowler

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Welcome to New CPC Board Members

Posted on January 5, 2023 (January 6, 2023) by Shannon Fowler

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December News 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022 (December 2, 2022) by Shannon Fowler
Image of Castilleja mendocinensis blooming on the Mendocino Headlands. Photo by Caroline Iacuaniello.

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August News 2022

Posted on August 5, 2022 (August 5, 2022) by Shannon Fowler

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Conservation Champion: Katie Heineman

Posted on August 4, 2022 (August 5, 2022) by Shannon Fowler

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Reminder: Now Hiring President & CEO Of CPC

Posted on August 2, 2022 (August 5, 2022) by Shannon Fowler

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Save Plants: July 2022 Newsletter

Posted on July 5, 2022 (March 6, 2023) by Center for Plant Conservation
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Now Hiring: President & CEO of CPC

Posted on July 1, 2022 (July 5, 2022) by Shannon Fowler

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Conservation Champion: Andy Love

Posted on February 2, 2022 (February 8, 2022) by Shannon Fowler
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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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