North Carolina Native Plant Society

Our mission is to promote the enjoyment and conservation of North Carolina’s native plants and their habitats through education, protection, cultivation, and advocacy.

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How can I make a difference?

Garden with native plants

Native plants are the cornerstone for North Carolina’s biological diversity. Choosing native plants for your garden is the best way to provide food and shelter for our native animals and insects.

Identify native & non-native plants

Identifying both native & non-native plants is the first step to moving in the right direction. We’ve got a myriad of ways to search plants with detailed photos and helpful search tools.

Apply for grants & scholarships

To preserve and protect native plants in North Carolina, we offer four funding sources that support projects to achieve our mission. Click through for more details below.

Advocate for Native Plants

We encourage public policies and legislation by local and state government that promote the use and conservation of plants native to North Carolina and their ecological habits.

State

Blue Ridge (Boone)

Southern Piedmont (Charlotte)

Charlotte - Group

Triad (Greensboro)

Reid (Triangle)

Central Coast (New Bern)

Southeast Coast (Wilmington)

Land of the Sky (Asheville)

Oconee Bell ( Cashiers)

Uwharrie (Uwharrie National Forest area)

Sand Hills (Sandhills area)

NE Coastal Plain (Greenville area)

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Explore our latest conservation updates, educational program highlights, and upcoming community workshops designed to connect you with the beautiful Carolina wilderness.

November 2026

Sandhills Native Plant Stewards Propagation Project

Special guest speaker Christian Flores, Moore County Ag Agent and Sandhills Chapter Steering Committee member, will discuss the chapters mission to grow Sandhills native species. Seed Swap to follow! November 17, 2026 @ 5:30pm – Moore County Ag Center 707 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage, NC 28327

17 Nov

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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December 2026

Monthly meeting – Annual Seed Exchange and Potluck

Join fellow Native Plant Supporters of the Blue Ridge Chapter for our annual Seed Exchange and Holiday Potluck! Bring a covered dish and some native plant seeds to exchange. It’s OK if you don’t have seeds, there will be plenty! Oct 14 6:30 Doors open Meeting at 7:00 PM Blue ridge Energy, Watauga Office 2491 […]

09 Dec

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Blue Ridge Energy

2491 U.S. Hwy 421 S South, Boone, NC 28607

Blue Ridge Chapter

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Winter Seed Share, Native Plant Trivia and Social

Seeds, snacks and native plant trivia! It’s time to trade the field guides for a little friendly competition. Join us for a relaxed social gathering celebrating the plants that make our corner of the world so special. We’ll start the afternoon by mingling and enjoying snacks that members bring while we have the trivia contest […]

13 Dec

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Laine Clontz Pavillion - Reedy Creek Park

2990 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215

Southern Piedmont Chapter

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January 2027

Caterpillar Ranching with Carrie Fawcett

Caterpillar ranching is a slight spin to build on the benefits of planting native plants. Many caterpillars have highly specialized diets and only eat a specific type of plants (e.g., monarchs and milkweed). By increasing the diversity of caterpillar host plants, you automatically are increasing the number of and diversity of butterflies and moths that […]

10 Jan

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Reedy Creek Nature Center

2986 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC

Southern Piedmont Chapter

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February 2027

A Valentine’s Day Affair: The Secret Social Life of Native Plants

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, and not just for people! Join the Southern Piedmont Chapter on Feb. 14 for an afternoon exploring the hidden relationships that shape the native plant world. Far from being solitary, plants are constantly interacting with one another and with the creatures around them. We’ll look at the […]

14 Feb

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Reedy Creek Nature Center

2986 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC

Southern Piedmont Chapter

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Discover the vibrant local ecosystem of the Carolinas in our latest seasonal edition. From restoring native flora in community parks to guided foraging tips and features on local conservation pioneers, this issue brings the fresh scent of wild Carolina woods right to your screen.

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Local Chapter Activities

Our chapters are the boots on the ground for native plant conservation. From organizing local seed swaps and educational workshops to leading guided woodland hikes, we make ecological stewardship accessible. Discover hands-on opportunities to restore biodiversity right in your neighborhood.

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