Membership
Join our mission to champion native plants in Georgia
All members can affiliate with up to 2 chapters of their choosing. Read about the benefits of membership
Individual
$40 per year | 1 Member
Dual
$70 per year | 2 Members
Student/Limited Income
$25 per year | 1 Member
Join a Keystone Membership Circle
Our Keystone Membership Circles are a great way to give to our mission while receiving higher level benefits of GNPS membership. You’ll receive additional benefits throughout the membership year such as priority registration for state programs, invitations to special events, and special recognition in certain GNPS publications. Comes with 2 members and 2 chapter affiliations for each member.
Georgia Aster
$100 | Yearly
Goldenrod
$250 | Yearly
- ($21/monthly)
Beautyberry
$500 | Yearly
- ($42/monthly)
Sweetbay Magnolia
$1,000 | Yearly
- ($83/monthly)
Live Oak
$2,500 | Yearly
- ($209/monthly)
Looking for a great gift?
Consider a Gift Membership to the Georgia Native Plant Society for a friend, neighbor or colleague! The recipient will receive an email with a special message from you and login instructions 1-2 business days after your purchase.
Mail-in form
If you can’t complete the online form, download and fill out this GNPS Print Membership Form and send it with your check to: GNPS, PO Box 422085, Atlanta, Georgia 30342-2085. Questions? Call 770-343-6000 or email membership@gnps.org.
Business membership
The GNPS Support Network is an annual program for businesses and organizations who want to help champion the stewardship and conservation of Georgia’s native plants and their habitats. Click here to learn more!
Why Become a Member?
Support Native Plants
Want to help your local ecosystems? An easy way to do that is becoming a member with GNPS! Just by being a member, your support helps us carry out our programs, plant rescues, educational resources, and more.
Get involved with your local community
Each chapter with GNPS is it’s own little community of native plant experts, gardening enthusiasts, nature lovers, and more! Joining us connects you to this unique community in your very own backyard.
Affiliation with 2 chapters
Our members associate themselves with the chapter that is closest to them, and receive mailings about their chosen chapter’s volunteer opportunities, events, plant rescues, and more. GNPS members can affiliate with any 2 chapters. Learn more about chapters here.
NativeScape Exclusive Newsletter
Our NativeScape newsletter is an exclusive mailing sent to members only. Content includes: Exclusive articles written by Native plant experts, chapter news, upcoming events or trainings, and state news such as, advocacy campaigns.
Priority Event Registration & Discounts
Event registrations sometimes have limited spots or are GNPS member exclusive. As a member, you’ll receive priority access to your chapter’s events and receive discounted or free tickets to select events open to the public.
Eligibility for Habitat Certification
Habitat Certification is a great accomplishment for any native plant gardener. It recognizes properties that sustain the native ecosystem, and upon being certified, property owners are given the official GNPS plaque to proudly display in their habitat. Only GNPS members can apply for certification. Learn more about habitat certification here.
Exclusive Participation in Plant Rescues
Plant rescues are a program to relocate native plants that are in the direct path of development. Only GNPS members are allowed to come and participate in our plant rescues. Learn more about plant rescues here.
Educational Pathway
The GNPS Educational Pathway is a curated, online experience for people to more easily access the most helpful and trusted information on native plants. If you’re a native plant beginner, this is a great place to start! Only our members are allowed to register for the pathway. Learn more about the educational pathway here.
Georgia Native Plant Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a platinum-level Guidestar participant.
