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2026 Spring Plant Sales
by Nikki Belmonte | Mar 6, 2026 | News & Announcements, Plant Sale
Each year we like to make you aware of seasonal native plant sales. Here is a list of all that we have collected from one end of Georgia to the other (including Chattanooga for those in the very north). Most of them are dedicated to native plants but a few have a mix;...
5th Annual Intown Atlanta Native Garden Tour
by Baker Owens | Feb 23, 2026 | Garden Tour, Intown Atlanta Chapter, News & Announcements, North Metro Atlanta Chapter, Programs & Meetings
You’re invited to the fifth annual Intown Atlanta GNPS Native Garden Tour. Tickets include admission to four habitats. Purchase Tickets Register for this day of self-guided tours and get inspired about adding native plants to your yard or patio. Spring is the perfect...
2026 Plant of the Year Merch Available Now
by Nikki Belmonte | Feb 21, 2026 | News & Announcements
Gear up for spring with a pawpaw shirt! Visit the GNPS store for a variety of shirts and mugs with our 2026 Plant of the Year. We are happy to offer some organic cotton options and new styles featuring the beautiful image of pawpaw created by our very own Laura Qadri...
Support HB 955 to Change the State Flower and Designate April as Native Plant Month
by Nikki Belmonte | Jan 22, 2026 | News & Announcements
GNPS encourages all Georgia citizens, and especially its members, to contact their local Senator and Representative to encourage their support for HB 955. The new bill introduced in early January proposes to both change the state flower to the native Sweetbay magnolia...
2026 Annual Symposium Registration is Open!
by Nikki Belmonte | Jan 20, 2026 | News & Announcements, Symposium
Join us for the 31st Annual GNPS Native Plant Symposium, Native Landscapes, Living Landscapes! This year’s speakers will show how native plants bring vibrant life and beauty in both natural and managed landscapes and highlight ways you can design and plant sustainably...
