Conservation
The Georgia Native Plant Society is dedicated to the conservation of Georgia’s native plants and their habitats. This is carried out through countless hours and immense energy and dedication of GNPS volunteers. Our conservation projects include the work of more than 400 plant rescuers every year, propagators of native plants at Stone Mountain and members who are actively restoring sites across Georgia.
Workday group removing invasive plants
Year-End Summary 2020
After adopting new bylaws in November 2019 to restructure GNPS into a more effective organization (summary of changes here), we were excited to embark on a statewide expansion of chapters under guidance and policy set by the new state-level board of directors and...
GNPS Statement on Cultivars of Native Plants
The GNPS Board of Directors has created the following statement on using cultivars of native plants.
GNPS Transitions: State Board and Atlanta Chapter
A number of communications have been shared with the membership over the last few months regarding the transition of the GNPS Board to a State Board. This will happen in January 2020 following the approval of new by-laws and the election of the new Board at our Annual...
In Memory of George Sanko
Kathryn Gable I sit here under the eaves, sheltered from the rain, laptop in lap — hoping for inspiration from my garden to write an article on George Sanko for the GNPS Newsletter. HOW DO I BEGIN? Everyone knows by now that George abruptly departed this earth several...
GNPS Logo Trademark Approved at the Federal Level
The Georgia Native Plant Society has trademarked its logo.
