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What's New

The garden of Arleigh Birchler of Benson, NC achieved NC Native Plant Habitat Certification. (2009-09-22)

Our first Video!
in Events/Picture Albums/Field Trips

New “Browse All Pictures” feature in the Plants Gallery!
(ordered by common names)

The Blomquist Garden of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens has a new Blog. 
Check it out at: http://blomquistgarden.blogspot.com

Check out the improving Plant Gallery! There are new additions and we are adding more information about the plants. Also check out the power of the new search features in the Plant Galleries!

Check out a brand new website,
Going Native!
about NC native plants and wildlife.  (2008-04-23)

The garden of Tom McSwain of Cherryville, NC achieved NC Native Plant Habitat Certification. (2009-05-13)

The Society now sponsors two Shinn Grants. (2007-12-09)

New presentations listed in the Speakers Bureau. (2009-3-1)

Upcoming Events

(from the schedule)

Sunday, February 14, 2010 - K O Kudzu!  Charlotte Chapter February Meeting
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Saturday, February 20, 2010 - WNC Native Plant Symposium
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Saturday, February 20, 2010 - February Board Meeting
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Sunday, February 21, 2010 - Workday and Tour: Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education
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Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Forty Acre Rock Day Trip
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Sunday, March 28, 2010 - SIGNS OF SPRING AT HORTON GROVE PRESERVE
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Friday, April 30, 2010 - NCNPS Annual Spring Field Trip
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 - May Board Meeting
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Saturday, June 05, 2010 - Annual picnic
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 - August Board Meeting
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Saturday, November 20, 2010 - November Board Meeting
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Who We Are

Formed in 1951 as the NC Wild Flower Preservation Society, 2004 marked the change to our current name. As a result of this modification, our name now more closely reflects our purpose to promote enjoyment and conservation of North Carolina's native plants and their habitats through education, protection, propagation, and advocacy. We aim to fulfill our purpose through our various programs and activities.

What We Do

We rescue native plants from encroaching construction. We applaud people who create native plant habitats.

We provide a listing service to speakers, making native plant related presentations available to the public. We sponsor various programs for both the community and college students, supporting research and stewardship activities which promote native plants.

We write letters to key officials stating our position on certain important issues, making those drafts available for the start of your own correspondence.

We gather for field trips, plant & seed exchanges & auctions, picnics, and other events. Outings are also organized locally throughout the state by our chapters.

We promote responsible landscaping practices. We grow native plants. We buy nursery propagated plant material and leave the wild plants in the wild. We conserve and protect native plants and natural area habitats. We avoid invasive exotic plants.

Become a member.