GNPS Awards Jeane Reeves Research Grant
GNPS has just awarded a Jeane Reeves Research Grant to Nick Batora, a graduate student working on his PhD in the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia. Nick is investigating the variation in chemical defenses that Maypops (Passiflora incarnata) use to... read moreVolunteering with GNPS at Local Community Day was a Great Investment of my Time!
Like most of you, I have a passion for spreading the word about native plants. Nothing made this passion come to life more than volunteering at a booth for the GNPS at the Community Day event on the Oldcastle Nature Trail at the Marcus Autism Center. It is always great to post an informative link about native plants and ecosystems on social media, but to get out and talk with people face to face can be even more effective and rewarding.
read moreGNPS in the BeltLine Arboretum | Join us to prepare site and plant
Last winter, Trees Atlanta offered GNPS the opportunity to adopt a section of the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum. A very special group of our volunteers/members stepped in to make this project possible this past spring. Our site is in Inman Park, essentially at the end... read moreGrass ID Workshop October 17
Native grasses provide structure, texture, and interest to landscapes and gardens, as well as food and habitat for native wildlife. Once your awareness of grasses has been raised, and you are able to identify them, they can become a vital part of your gardening and... read moreGNPS Logo Trademark Approved at the Federal Level
The Georgia Native Plant Society has trademarked its logo.
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