Welcome

What's New

Check out the improving Plant Gallery! There are new additions and we are adding more information about the plants. Also, check out the new, more powerful Search function in the Plant Gallery!

NCNPS makes it to the world of BLOGS
Gardenshare Blogspot

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

The gardens of Alice & Art Hulse of Weaverville, NC and of C. Willis Williams of Murphy, NC have achieved NC Native Plant Habitat Certification. (2008-09-03)

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

New presentations listed in the Speakers Bureau. (2007-10-26)

Upcoming Events

(from the schedule)

October 10 - 12, 2008
Fall walk
Botanize at Lake Waccamaw State Park on Saturday and at the Nature Conservancy's Myrtle Head Savannah Sunday morning.

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.