This event is in the past.It took place on February 14, 2026 at Tilden Regional Park.




Get the inside scoop on California's biggest native plant gathering from someone who actually knows the terrain. Bart O'Brien, director of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden, breaks down what to expect at the CNPS 2026 conference, surrounded by the state's wild botanical wonders.
Native plant enthusiasts
Garden lecture
Berkeley Hills
California flora
Tips
🌿all California native plants on display
🥾arrive early to explore the trails
🎙️Q&A with the garden director after
Wayne Roderick Lecture: The CNPS 2026 Conference
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Get the inside scoop on California's biggest native plant gathering from someone who actually knows the terrain. Bart O'Brien, director of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden, breaks down what to expect at the CNPS 2026 conference, surrounded by the state's wild botanical wonders.
Native plant enthusiasts
Garden lecture
Berkeley Hills
California flora
Tips
🌿all California native plants on display
🥾arrive early to explore the trails
🎙️Q&A with the garden director after
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