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What's New

There will be a Conservation Conference at the NC Zoo on Sunday September 19, 2010 from 12-5 PM.  See the Events section for details.

The garden of Helen’s Haven ( Helen Yoest) of Raleigh, NC achieved NC Native Plant Habitat Certification. (2010-22-07)

Please check out the newspaper article about Trena McNabb’s prairie Click Here
 
The Town of Carrboro has adopted the NCNPS list of “severe threat” invasive exotic plants into their planning rules. Click To Read Article

We are now on Twitter!
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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 Society now sponsors two Shinn Grants. (2007-12-09)

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

Upcoming Events

(from the schedule)

Friday, October 01, 2010 - October “Return to the Uwharries” Society Walk
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Sunday, September 12, 2010 - SE Coast Chapter Bald Head Island walk
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Sunday, September 12, 2010 - Meadow Making Presentation and Prairie Remnant Hike
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Sunday, September 19, 2010 - Conservation Symposium at NC Zoo
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Sunday, October 10, 2010 - Latta Prairie Seed Collecting
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Sunday, October 10, 2010 - Walk at Holly Shelter Game Land - Greentree Impoundment
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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.

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