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 eight official chapters of the Georgia Native Plant Society with the prospect of new chapters forming. 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

Lake Lanier Chapter Interest Meeting

Are you in the Lake Lanier area and interested in joining a new GNPS chapter? If so, please join us for a virtual Lake Lanier chapter interest meeting on Sunday, December 5th at 4 PM. Once you register you will receive the instructions for joining the event.

Click here to register for the Lake Lanier Chapter Interest Meeting

What we’ll be focusing on during the meeting:

  • Meeting other chapter area members
  • Reviewing the chapter quick start guide
  • Choosing the startup committee
  • Discussing the name of the chapter
  • Discussing potential meeting locations
  • and more!

We look forward to “seeing” you there!

 

Intown Atlanta Chapter Interest Meeting

If you are in the Intown Atlanta area and are interested in joining a new GNPS chapter, please register to join us for a virtual Intown Atlanta chapter interest meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at7:00 PM. Once you register you will receive the instructions for joining the event.

Event Registration Form

What we’ll be focusing on during the meeting:

  • Meeting other chapter area members
  • Reviewing the chapter quick start guide
  • Choosing the startup committee
  • Discussing the name of the chapter
  • Discussing potential meeting locations
  • and more!

We look forward to “seeing” you there!

Athens Chapter Interest Meeting

Are you in the Athens area and interested in joining a new GNPS chapter? If so, please join us for a virtual Athens chapter interest meeting on Saturday, May 15 at 2 PM. Once you register you will receive the instructions for joining the event.

Click here to register for the Athens Chapter Interest Meeting.

What we’ll be focusing on during the meeting:

  • Meeting other chapter area members
  • Reviewing the chapter quick start guide
  • Choosing the startup committee
  • Discussing the name of the chapter
  • Discussing potential meeting locations
  • and more!

We look forward to “seeing” you there!

 

GNPS Chapter Interest Meeting and Q&A

In the April NativeSCAPE newsletter, we talked about the state of chapter development and getting started forming new chapters.  We had lots of members reaching out about joining or helping to form new chapters.

In order to help answer any questions around forming new chapters or making connections with others who also want to form a chapter in your area, we’ll be hosting a virtual chapter interest meeting and Q&A on Sunday, April 25th, 2021 at 4:00 PM.

A few things we plan on covering:

  • Overview of chapters in the formation stage
  • Chapter affiliation status on membership
  • Chapter Quick Start Guide
  • Resources for Chapters: Hosting meetings, membership lists, social media, document storage, etc
  • Chapter liaison to Membership / Chapter Relations committee
  • Q & A

So join us virtually for an open discussion and Q&A on chapter formation.  Please register by clicking the link below to receive the virtual meeting invitation.

Register for the virtual chapter interest meeting

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