The Fringed Campion Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society
Who We Are
The Fringed Campion Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society was formed in 2021 by a small group from Middle Georgia who are passionate about the issues of native plant conservation, stewardship, and education. In 2025, our ~125 members hail from all over Middle Georgia, and we are active where our members are! We designed our signature native plant garden at Amerson River Park in Macon, but also have planted and maintain gardens at the Centerville Branch Library, the Old City Cemetery in downtown Macon, and two downtown planters in Milledgeville, and we provide support to the Perry Library Pollinator Project. We schedule multiple invasive plant removals each year, often in partnership with other groups, in Macon at Amerson River Park and Rose Hill Cemetery, and in Perry at Rotary Centennial Park, but have also tackled privet and eleagnus at the Oconee River Greenway and Selma Erwin trails in Baldwin County. We have partnered with local native plant nurseries — Juniper Creek Natives in Byron and Flat Creek Natives in Perry — to host workshops on topics such as propagation, irrigation, and saving seeds. Fringed Campion members also enjoy group native plant walks along area trails. We hope that you join us at an upcoming activity!
2026-2027 Chapter Board of Directors
- Andrew Benesh (President)Â
- Julie Savage (Vice President)
- Jessica Plante (Secretary)
- Donna Bennett (Treasurer)
- Lida Hill
- Michelle Edgar
Bylaws
Members of the Fringed Campion Chapter may view our chapter bylaws here.
Participate
The chapter board of directors meets over Zoom on the second Sunday of each month at 5:00 pm. The meeting is open to all chapter members. Contact fringedcampion@gnps.org for the zoom link.
Chapter committees accept new members at any time of the year. Let us know your interests and skills, and we can suggest a good fit for you! Committees include advocacy, communication, education, plant sales, propagation, plant rescue, and more.
Contact
- By email at fringedcampion@gnps.org
- By mail at: Fringed Campion Chapter, PO Box 13582, Macon, GA 31208
Follow
Join
Click here to start your one year membership with the Georgia Native Plant Society. When prompted, choose Fringed Campion (Macon) as your Chapter Affiliation. Selecting autorenew is an effortless way to stay connected with us year after year.
Support
If you are moved to financially support the chapter and our activities, online donations of any amount are gratefully accepted at:Â https://fringedcampiongnps.square.site/
Shop Our Online Store
Official chapter merchandise can now be purchased online! The current selections include t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, notebooks, and more. Each purchase supports the chapter and spreads awareness of Georgia Native Plants. Shop at:Â https://www.bonfire.com/store/fringed-campion-chapter-gnps/
Chapter News & Events
Old City Cemetery (Macon) Summer Workdays
Join the Fringed Campion Chapter members and friends for one of our power hour mini-workdays at the Old City Cemetery in Macon on select summer Sundays at 8 am. We will be getting out early in the morning to hopefully beat the heat if not the humidity to maintain the native plant garden which is thriving this year!
Dress for garden work (long pants, long sleeves, gloves, hat, work boots). Bring a water bottle and any tools you have.
Participants must be 12 years of age or older, and anyone under 16 years of age must have an adult present. All volunteers must sign the GNPS waiver of liability before joining the fun.
Check the FB event pages for any unexpected changes to our best laid plans!
June 22, 2025 8-9 am, July 13, 2025 8-9 am, July 27, 2025 8-9 am, August 10, 2025 8-9 am, August 24, 2025 8-9 am
Native Plant Sale at Wesleyan Market on June 14, 2025 9 am to 1 pm
The Fringed Campion Chapter will hold its last plant sale until fall at the Wesleyan Market on Saturday, June 14, 2025 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. All of our plants are propagated and donated by members passionate about the importance 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.
Check the Facebook event for any last minute updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/675978985263649
Wednesday After-Work Weeding at Amerson River Park Native Plant Garden
The Native Plant Garden at the Amerson River Park will host Wednesday evening social gardening gatherings at 6 pm on June 11, 2025 through July 30, 2025 (with a break on July 16)! We can socialize while our hands are busy watering or weeding. Dress for the weather and the activity. Bring a water bottle and any tools you have. Participants must be 12 years of age or older, and participants under 16 years of age must have an adult present. All participants must sign the GNPS waiver of liability before working.
Check the FB event pages for any unexpected changes to our best laid plans!
July 16, 2025 — A break for this week!
