Our third annual Plant-a-Thon took place over the weekend of May 15 - 17, 2026.  Members received packets of plant seeds native to their region in the mail from Vera Society and took action by planting them in their home garden and communities, as well as participating in a local habitat restoration program.

What can a group of second graders teach us about native plants? At Rosemont Preserve, young students explored how species like yucca and yerba santa have adapted to Southern California’s climate—and how the Tongva people once relied on them.

Urban botanical gardens can bring a sense of natural place to what can otherwise feel like a tangle of concrete, sidewalks, and skyscrapers.

Black mustard has become an issue in Southern California, crowding out native plants.

Read about the Hahamongna Watershed Park just west of the Eaton Canyon Fire line and the resiliency of the plants native to the Park and region.

Notes from Executive Director Janet Schwartz on her experience during a native plant walk at the Crescenta Valley Park in Southern California.

Saturday, September 7 marked the inaugural flagship event for Vera Society: the annual Plant-a-thon.