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Congratulations Nikki! – We’re Looking for a New Executive Director
by Eden Landwermeyer | Jun 26, 2026 | News & Announcements
For almost 30 years, GNPS championed the stewardship and conservation of Georgia’s native plants and their habitats as a solely volunteer organization. We took a monumental step forward in 2023 when we hired Nikki Belmonte as our first Executive Director. Nikki’s...
July Chapter Meeting – Free Screening of “Roots So Deep”
by Lindy Bates | Jun 14, 2026 | Athens-East Piedmont Chapter, News & Announcements
We’re escaping the July heat with an exciting meeting! On Sunday, July 12th we will be presenting a free screening of “Roots So Deep.” This is a 4-part documentary series all about inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving climate change...
Champion Our Education Work: Help us reach our fundraising goal
by Eden Landwermeyer | May 19, 2026 | News & Announcements
This Spring, help us expand our educational efforts. Thanks to your support for our 2025 Spring Campaign, we successfully launched the GNPS Educational Pathway, a curated experience for perennial learning about native plants. There are 231 people enrolled in the...
Weed Wrangle: Starting a National Movement to Remove Invasive Plants
by Nikki Belmonte | May 12, 2026 | News & Announcements
Ready to start a Weed Wrangle® in your community — or take yours to the next level? Join GNPS for an exclusive online discussion with Cayce McAllister, Weed Wrangle’s national point of contact, on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. Whether you’re just getting started or...
Monarch Butterfly & Habitat Monitoring Volunteer Training
by Eden Landwermeyer | Apr 29, 2026 | News & Announcements
Join Monarch Joint Venture for a volunteer training focused on how to monitor monarch butterflies and their habitat using the Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP), a standardized method used to collect information on monarchs, milkweed, nectar plants, and...
