Chapters in Georgia Native Plant Society
History
Over two decades ago, the Georgia Native Plant Society was founded by people based in metro Atlanta. Since that time, their initiative and message around the importance of native plants to our lives and the ability of individuals to make a difference locally in their protection, stewardship, rescue and propagation, has spread across Georgia and in fact across the USA. Today our members are served in other locations across the state where local groups are providing educational information, restoration opportunities and opportunities to learn more.
Realignment
In November 2019, GNPS adopted new bylaws, which implemented a state-wide governing board to set organizational policy, define its strategic vision, and directly support chapter activities. This new organizational structure paved the way for more chapters to form throughout Georgia.
Join a chapter
There are currently 8 chapters of the Georgia Native Plant Society. As a member of GNPS you too can get to work and join like minded people in your area by aligning yourself with one of our chapters.
For current members, login and update your chapter affiliation through the chapter affiliation form. For new or renewing members, select your chapter affiliation on the membership form.
Form a chapter
Let us know if you are interested in learning more about how to join or start up a local chapter near you in the state of Georgia by using the Contact Us form. Current members can also use the Chapter Interest Form. To learn more about the overall process, view the Chapter Quick Start Guide. For a more in-depth guide to forming and running a chapter, see the Chapter Manual.
News & Events
Plant Sale Volunteers Needed!
The AEPC needs volunteers for our annual plant sale!
- Thursday, April 23rd from 1-3 pm, we need help pricing and labeling plants.
- Thursday, April 30th from 1-3 pm, we need help pricing and labeling plants.
- Friday, May 1st from 12-5 pm, we need help setting up the sale area and possibly last minute pricing/labeling.
- Saturday, May 2nd from 8am-4ish, we will need help with any remaining setup, parking, breakdown, and customer assistance, including merchandise table, membership table, and purchase transactions.
The 2026 Native Garden Tour is Only a Few Days Away!
This Saturday, join us at the 2026 Native Garden Tour!
April 18th from 10 am – 4 pm

This year’s native garden tour is coming up soon! Check out the 2026 Native Garden Tour Brochure for a sneak peak at this year’s featured gardens. Click here to purchase tickets!

We are so grateful to the 2026 Native Garden Tour sponsors for generously supporting Intown Atlanta GNPS and the work we do to promote native plants and healthy ecosystems in the Atlanta area.
Native Plant Sale at Smoke Stack Farmer’s Market April 25, 2026
The Fringed Campion Chapter will hold a plant sale at the Smoke Stack Farmer’s Market at 342 Rose Avenue on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9 am until 1 pm. Come visit with chapter members, learn about chapter activities, ask questions about native plant gardening, and shop a wide selection of native plants ideal for Middle Georgia. Our plants are propagated and donated by members passionate about the importance and beauty of native plants in the landscape.
Contact fringedcampion@gnps.org if you would like to volunteer your time or donate plants you have grown for the sale.
AEPC Annual Native Plant Sale!
The Athens-East Piedmont Chapter will be holding our Annual Native Plant Sale at Sunrise Nursery in Winterville on Saturday, May 2nd from 10 am – 2 pm.
The sale is open to the general public.
Members, we will be sending out volunteer information via email!

