Special Project Awards
The mission of the Georgia Native Plant Society is "To promote the stewardship and conservation of Georgia's native plants and their habitats through education and with the involvement of individuals and organizations." In support of that mission, the GNPS has donated money to projects and individuals for many years. Donations to individuals are in the form of symposium/conference scholarships. Donations to projects include grants for research and money to help fund the publication of books and other educational materials about native plants.
When GNPS has excess funds, the Board of Directors charges the Finance Committee with determining a prudent amount to be allocated to special projects. Rather than lying idle, these funds can benefit other organizations that share our mission, if dispersed to those organizations as gifts. After an amount is decided, the Board of Directors decides which organizations will receive gifts and the quantity awarded to each organization.
2008
The Board of Directors decided that a total of $25,000 could be awarded. It was decided, after careful consideration of several opportunities, to fund the two organizations listed below. Both opportunities fund not just land conservation, but also habitat conservation for some unique native plant communities.The Nature Conservancy' Black's Bluff Preserve in Floyd County - $20,000
Wolf Creek Preservation in Grady County - $5,000The GNPS Board hopes that you will take this opportunity to consider making a personal donation to these land conservation projects as well. Your gift in addition to the GNPS gift will magnify our impact, helping to ensure that these unique environments stay protected.
2007
The Board of Directors decided that $5,000 would be awarded to Georgia Perimeter College Native Plant Botanical Garden for a wildflower garden dedicated to Jeane Reeves.