Join local plant expert Shane Hanofee for an evening profiling one of the most diverse groups of wildflowers found in our area, the bountiful clovers in the genus Trifolium. These delightful plants come in a staggering variety of sizes, shapes and colors. This program, sponsored by the California Native Plant Society’s local Redbud Chapter, will take place Wednesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. in Nevada City.
See Local Clovers in a New Light
Enjoy a presentation that will take you on a photographic journey through every species found in the region, both native and non-native. You’ll learn how to tell them apart, where they like to grow, and what makes them so interesting! Whether wild, waifs or weeds, they are all wonderful!
Location and Registration
This program, sponsored by the California Native Plant Society’s local Redbud Chapter, will take place at the Seaman’s Lodge, 423 Nimrod St, Nevada City. More information at https://chapters.cnps.org/redbud/2025/09/28/october-22/.
Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crazy-over-clovers-the-trifolium-diversity-of-nevada-placer-counties-tickets-1708990048239
We’re taking donations at event registration. Thank you for supporting our wide-ranging environmental endeavors!
About the Presenter
Shane Hanofee is a self-taught certified field botanist who became enamored with native plants shortly after moving to California from New York almost two decades ago. Since then, he has traveled throughout California exploring and documenting California’s fascinating flora.
In that time, Shane has developed a keen understanding of the floristics of the northern Sierra in particular, while cultivating a love for plant taxonomy and science communication.
Shane is the author of the forthcoming Flora of Nevada County and former president of the Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. He lives in Nevada City with his wife Ashley and their son, Milo.
About the Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society
The Redbud Chapter serves western Nevada and Placer Counties. They offer native plant sales, programs on native plant-related topics, field trips, a hands-on propagation group, grants to local schools and nonprofits for education and restoration projects, a quarterly newsletter, and ongoing advocacy and conservation projects. Most activities are free and open to the public. To become involved or join, email RedbudChapter@gmail.com.