Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants is a nonprofit organization focused on California native plants and wildflowers. It is based on 22 acres of canyon land in the northeast San Fernando Valley, in Sun Valley, California. Established more than fifty years ago, the foundation carries forward the legacy of Theodore Payne, who opened a nursery in downtown Los Angeles in 1903 and introduced more than 400 native species into cultivation. Its programs and resources target gardeners, landscape professionals, educators, and other stakeholders seeking access to native plants and guidance on California landscapes. Membership benefits include discounts on plants and classes and a quarterly newsletter, and the organization has recently partnered with CNPS North Coast Chapter to develop a California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate Training Program focused on choosing, planting, and maintaining native gardens.