Founded in 1960, the Theodore Payne Foundation operates a year-round California native plant nursery and education center with classes and field trips for all ages.

Our mission is to preserve, propagate and promote California native Plants and Seeds and Wild Flowers since they provide beauty, habitat for wildlife and water savings.

Our grounds are a great place to visit (map). Located in Sun Valley, we have a bookstore, art gallery, picnic area and hiking trail, plus a friendly staff to answer your questions about native plants. We also sell California native plant Seeds and Books

What's New at the Theodore Payne Foundation updated May 23rd

• New TPF interview on Green is Good Radio: listen
• Spring Issue of Poppy Print now online here
• Nursery Inventory last updated Thursday, 5/23.
• TPF was interviewed on LA Talk Radio Hill & Dale Show (April 24): listen
• The 10th Annual Garden Tour has been profiled in LA Times: see article and photos here
• TPF appears briefly on NBC New York's "George to the Rescue" show: watch
• TPF appears on Charter California Edition: watch
• Wild Flower Hotline: Updated every Friday
• Read our latest e-Newsletter April Volunteer Events - Updated 4/3
• 2012 Annual Report
• New Educational Facilities Plans and Elevations