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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

CNPLC is coming to San Diego for the first time, running July 13–August 8, 2026 🌿 Learn more and register here: events.humanitix.com/ca-native-plant-landscaper-certification-july-august-cohort-26cnplc-tpf09

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Learn the ins-and-outs of propagating California native plants from seed during the warm season. Register at: events.humanitix.com/propagating-california-native-plants-from-seed-with-genevieve-arnold-june-2026

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Many California native seeds respond to warmer temperatures, and we'd like to offer a few bright ideas. Along with narrowleaf milkweed for monarch habitat, consider giving warm season grasses a try! Check out more at: store.theodorepayne.org/collections/warm-season-sowing

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Theodore Payne Foundation and Los Nogales Nursery will be closed for the upcoming holidays: -Juneteenth (this Friday, June 19th) -Independence Day (Saturday, July 4th) We ask that everyone plan your trips out to us accordingly, and as always, celebrate safely! 🌱

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Planning to spend some time in nature or firing up the BBQ with Dad this Father's Day? Keep the whole family sun-safe and stylish in our 100% cotton, pigment-dyed safari hat featuring an embroidered TPF Poppy logo. Check them out at: store.theodorepayne.org/products/poppy-outdoorhat

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Get to know more about the many birds that call this place home 🦅 Learn which birds are year-round residents, which are just passing through, and how native gardens help support them. Sign up at events.humanitix.com/birding-in-the-garden-a-walk-and-talk-with-diego-blanco-june-20-2026

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Wildfire is part of Southern California’s landscape, and the way we care Join us this Saturday and learn how thoughtful pruning and garden maintenance can support wildfire safety in this introductory, hands-on class. ✂️🌿🧹events.humanitix.com/fire-resilient-gardens-maintenance-walk-and-talk-2026-06

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Whether you need help maintaining what you have or designing what’s next, connect with experienced native gardening pros on our job board. Post a job today at theodorepayne.org.

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Have you made TPF a part of your legacy plans, or are you considering doing so? Join us Tuesday, June 9 at 10:30 AM for a relaxed morning of connection, gratitude, and conversation as we celebrate the enduring impact of supporters like you. Register at events.humanitix.com/sustainable-legacy-brunch

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Artists, tap in! TPF is in search of our next Garden Tour cover artist 🎨 📥 If interested, please submit your art/illustration portfolio at the 🔗 below before the June 30th deadline to be considered for this exciting commission! Submit your portfolio here: wkf.ms/4vaitf8

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

On Jan 31, head down to Central Library with us to celebrate Plant Day! This event is free and open to the public, with the goal of connecting folks with nature and especially plants! From 10 AM to 2 PM there will be family-friendly workshops, speakers, and activities. Hope to see you there!

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🔥 Vist our booth at the 2026 “Looking Forward” Wildfire Resource & Education Fair on Friday, January 24, at Boechmann Park in Porter Ranch. We’ll be sharing free native plant and wildfire-resilience resources, practical guidance, and ideas you can use at home.

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

On January 24th, the Oxnard Performing Arts Center will be hosting their 5th annual Native Plant Fest! This free community event brings us together to celebrate our love of all things plants through activities, workshops, music, and more! We hope to see you there!

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Tickets for our 2026 Native Plant Garden Tour are now available in our online store! April 11 & 12,Visit real native plant gardens and meet the people who made them on our upcoming spring tour. The two-day, self-guided tour showcases 42 stunning gardens across Greater Los Angeles.

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Just in time for the rainy season, it's the annual Winter Plant Sale at Theodore Payne Foundation! 🌱 Take 10% off all plants, seeds, and TPF gear! Members get 15% off 🪴 📍Theodore Payne Foundation Nursery 📆 February 17th–21st 🎟️ RSVP at the 🔗 in bio

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Volunteers have really been doing it this week 💪🌱 Today, Stacey and Mary built stairs for our new stock garden (not yet ready for walking), while Lisa and Kathy cleared mustard trimmings from the upper part of the trail on Wild Flower Hill. Thank you to our dedicated community of volunteers!

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Donate by December 31, 2025 to have your gift DOUBLED thanks to a generous pledge from the Friends of Ted! See all the ways to donate at: theodorepayne.org/donate or text POPPY to 50155. Thank you for investing in our mission and making our work possible!

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Through the year, staff, volunteers, and guests to TPF snap photos of the wildlife and wild plants we spot around the grounds. These are some of our fave photos from the past year showcasing our wild neighbors in the Verdugo Mountains, all uploaded to our project on iNaturalist: loom.ly/k0Iohyc

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Actostaphylos rudis 'Vandenberg'—A beautiful manzanita with peeling red-brown bark and bright green leaves. Its white-pink flowers attract many pollinators, making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. store.theodorepayne.org/products/theodore-payne-foundation-arctostaphylos-rudis-van

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Support a biodiverse, sustainable future this giving Tuesday. Gifts through the end of the year will be matched up to $100,000 thanks to a generous pledge from the Friends of Ted. Give today at theodorepayne.org/donate Or text POPPY to 50155 Photo by @murraypillar on iNaturalist

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Ready to grow your career? We’re offering scholarships for the 20-hour CNPLC training to a limited number of students this winter and spring—made possible through the support of the Don & Lorraine Freeberg Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Verdugos. Apply at linktr.ee/theodorepayne

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

The rain brought out some fantastic fungal 'blooms' this month! We hope that as more wet weather heads our way, we'll continue to see new species observed. You can check out all the observations and share your own on our iNaturalist project here: inaturalist.org/projects/theodore-payne-foundation

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Black Friday is OUT, Green Friday is IN! 🌿 We're here to help you get started on your holiday shopping this weekend: Theodore Payne Foundation Sun Valley Nursery Open Friday and Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Los Nogales Nursery Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Donations through the end of the year will be matched up to $100,000 thanks to a generous pledge from Friends of Ted. With your support, we’ll grow more native plants, build more habitat, and train more stewards—creating landscapes that sustain life and hope. Give today at theodorepayne.org/donate

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Tuesday 11/25 - From iridescent hummingbirds to stealthy raptors, learn about the wide variety of special birds that call Ca home and discover their evolutionary beginnings alongside plants. 🪶 Intro to Ca Birdlife: Evolution & Ecology: events.humanitix.com/californiabirdlife Photo by Diego Blanco

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Our Holiday Gift Guide is here! 🎄🧣✨ Shop our selection of nature-inspired gifts for the naturalists, gardeners, and plant lovers in your life. From apparel, to native plants and seeds, tools and more! Shop the gift guide at store.theodorepayne.org/collections/gift-guide2025

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Spirit of the Chaparral is back for its 3rd year! Join us December 13th 8:30–4:30 for our seasonal market featuring local makers. Come find unique, handmade gifts for the special people in your life 🌿✨☕ Specialty coffee will be served all day! events.humanitix.com/spirit-of-the-chaparral

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

11/19 - Join us online for Intro to California Native Plants. Learn about the ecology of the diversity of the biomes and plant communities that make up our Golden State 🏜️🌳🌾 Taught by our Community Engagement Manager, Lou Avery Douglas. 🌿 Sign up at events.humanitix.com/intronativeplants

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

11/19: Learn all about bulbs! Now is the time to repot dormant specimens & start new ones from seed. Explore potting media and learn techniques to successfully germinate them. You'll get a deeper understanding of the life cycle and care of native bulbs. Sign up @ events.humanitix.com/all-about-bulbs

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We're stocked up with the essential tools for planting, care and maintenance! Come to the nursery and shop our selection of carefully-selected favorite tools by our horticulture staff. We even have tools for your little sprout 🪏🌱 And guess what? We now carry soil and amendments too!

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

It's the Fall Plant Sale✨ which means... we've got bulbs! 👉🧅 Check out some awesome local species we currently have in stock, packaged with help from our all-star volunteers 🌸

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Climbing milkweed is a perennial vine that thrives in hot, dry areas, found growing over rocks in canyons and washes. It has pinkish-white flowers that resemble tiny stars. It is the host plant for the Queen & Monarch butterfly. store.theodorepayne.org/products/funastrum-cynanchoides-ssp-hartwegii

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

We are excited to unveil the theme for next year’s Native Plant Garden Tour: Habitats That Heal. We’re honored to feature artwork by Carly Lake, whose cover illustration captures the spirit of the tour and the ways that California native gardens nurture, restore, and connect us to the land.

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Erm... did it just drop to 75 degrees? In LA, we know that means it's sweater weather! Check out our new cozy long sleeve offerings for the cooler weather on the way. Come get yours at our Sun Valley nursery, Los Nogales Nursery, or online at store.theodorepayne.org/collections/apparel

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Meet our new California Climate Action Corps Fellows—Ash, Craig, and Zoe! Each brings experience with native plants and will be organizing volunteer events that advance our mission and impact. Stop by the Foundation and help us welcome them!

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

The Fall Plant Sale is one month away! Join us for our biggest sale of the year, lasting two whole weeks from October 28th to November 8th. 🎟️ 🪴🍁 Reserve your parking spot for the Fall Plant Sale today at events.humanitix.com/fallplantsaleparking or at the link in bio!

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Peekaboo! This gorgeous striped racer (Masticophis lateralis) popped out of some California grape leaves when a staff member inadvertently disturbed their hiding spot. See all the observations and share your own with our iNaturalist project here: inaturalist.org/projects/theodore-payne-foundation

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Here ye, here ye! 🌸📯 Meet us at the Book Faire and get 50% off select books and merch, this Saturday, September 27th. Find our Book Faire pop-up located right in front of the HQ office, one-day, in-person only 🐛📚☀️

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🔥 If you are a resident of Duarte or its neighboring cities, we hope to see you this Saturday, September 27th at the Duarte City Picnic! We want to connect you with resources to help you have a beautiful, wildfire resilient garden. Stop by our booth at the picnic to learn more!

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🏡We'll help you learn about turf rebates and low-water gardens in our "Lawn to Garden" class. Sign-up here: LawntoGarden.eventbrite.com 🪏Learn how to establish your native plants in their first few years in "Planting for Success: A How to Guide". Sign-up here: PlantingForSuccess.eventbrite.com

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🎭 Shakespeare in the Garden Saturday, September 20th Bring your picnic to Theodore Payne Foundation's garden and enjoy the intersection between the bard's classical works and plants! Includes a unique performance excerpt from Romeo & Juliet! Sign up here: ShakespeareAndPlants.eventbrite.com

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Shakespeare in the Garden!

Picnic at TPF while taking a closer look at Shakespeare and Plants via this interactive workshop. Followed by a unique performance!

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🌻Who doesn’t love a sunflower? Recently added to our Local Source Initiative (LSI), this powerhouse supports pollinators (there are over 60 sunflower-specialist native bees in CA!), improves soil health with its deep roots, and even helps clean contaminated soils through phytoremediation.

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Read the first post on our new Conservation blog! This blog highlights the dynamic and collaborative work of Theodore Payne Foundation's Seed & Conservation Program: theodorepayne.org/conservation-blog #conservation #theodorepaynefoundation #californianativeplants #seeds #seedtember #LAecology

Botanical Technician Ella Andersson inspects the fruits of Asclepias eriocarpa, or woollypod milkweed. Photo by Hannah Perez.

Ripe seeds of Asclepias eriocarpa, woollypod milkweed. Photo by Hannah Perez.

Seed & Conservation Program Manager Genevieve Arnold delivers white sage grown at Theodore Payne Foundation with locally sourced seeds to United American Indian Involvement (UAII). Photo courtesy of Vivian Garcia.

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Join us this Saturday in Montecito Heights (right near Los Nogales Nursery!) for Wildfire Resilience L.A. We'll be alongside other orgs and officials providing free resources and education on keeping your family, your home, and your community safe!

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Join us for this enriching & elucidating class on gathering, processing & storing native seed this Thursday, September 11. Taught by Genevieve Arnold. Sign up here: eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-seed-gathering-processing-storing-native-seed-registration-1584196487339?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants @theodorepayne.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🌱🌰 In preparation for fall sowing season, we'd like to highlight some seasonal sowing recs: 🪻 For annuals: TPF-exclusive Urban Superbloom Mix 🌻 Pollinator-powerhouse, bush sunflower 🌸 Coast morning glory Find all of these seeds online at store.theodorepayne.org or in-store at our nursery.

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