Welcome! The Georgia Native Plant Society (GNPS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing the native plants of Georgia. We involve ourselves in all sorts of activities to promote appreciation and conservation of Georgia's plants and their habitats. Some of our activities include:
Plant rescues (saving plants threatened with destruction)
Partnership with communities and public places to establish/restore native plant preserves
Education – speakers, workshops and symposia
General meetings – held every other month at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Grants for research
Annual Plant Sale
NativeSCAPE Newsletter – published quarterly
Field trips
Garden tours
We hope you'll consider joining us - our general meetings are open to everyone and are a wonderful opportunity to hear a great speaker and get to know us better. Please wander around our web site and check us out. If you have questions or want additional information you can reach us via our phone at: 770-343-6000 or send a message to the GNPS Webmaster.
Marcia Winchester
President
| President | Marcia Winchester | president@gnps.org |
| Vice President | Marshall Wilson | vice-president@gnps.org |
| Secretary | Susan Todd | secretary@gnps.org |
| Treasurer | Ed McDowell | treasurer@gnps.org |
| Director of Membership | Mary Lou Cannamela | membership@gnps.org |
| Director of Communications | Theresa Schrum | communications@gnps.org |
| Director of Education | Ellen Honeycutt | education@gnps.org |
| Director of Conservation | Carol Hassell | conservation@gnps.org |
| At-Large Director #1 | Carol Canning | director1@gnps.org | At-Large Director #2 | Eddi Minche | director2@gnps.org |
| At-Large Director #3 | David Zaparanick | director3@gnps.org |
The Bylaws of the Georgia Native Plant Society provide the basic rules for the conduct of the Society's business and affairs. The Organizational Chart shows the current organizational structure of committees and board members.
This is a major effort and an integral part of the Georgia Native Plant Society, and was a motivating factor in the group's formation. The purpose of this progam is to save native plants that are in the direct path of development. It is a community effort undertaken with the developer's written permission and with many hours of volunteer labor. Rescued plants go to nature centers, schools, public gardens and backyard habitats. For more information, see our Native Plant Rescue FAQ.
Volunteers are the backbone of GNPS activities, and there are numerous opportunities for all members to give of their time and talent. Some tasks are ongoing; others are a one-time job. Some tasks involve hands-on work with plants at various locations; others are desk jobs that can be performed at home. Whatever you have to offer, you will find that by volunteering you will make friends, learn about native plants, and get the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to promote the stewardship and conservation of Georgia s native plants and their habitats.
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator to find out what volunteer opportunities are available or to volunteer your time.
The Georgia Native Plant Society publishes the quarterly newsletter NativeSCAPE and a subscription is included with membership in the organization. The newsletter's excellent staff of writers includes botanists,landscapers, horticulturists, naturalists and garden variety gardeners.
The organization meets on a bi-monthly basis, and programs cover a wide range of topics and speakers. The Society also holds an annual Native Plant Symposium, plant sales and garden tours. For more information see Meetings and Events.
Individual or family membership is $20 annually ($15 Seniors and Students) or $250 lifetime. Memberships are effective for one calendar year, beginning January 1st. See the Membership page for an application. Gift Memberships are also available.