The Intown Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society
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Who We Are
The Intown Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society, founded in 2020, is part of the statewide GNPS, serving native plant enthusiasts from the Atlanta area. Any member of GNPS is welcome to join the Intown Atlanta Chapter.
What We Do
Our year-round programming includes:
- Native plant talks and workshops with experts and featured speakers; native plant hikes; educational events; and more
- Advocacy promoting native plant biodiversity throughout Georgia
- Site restoration (learn more below)
- Plant rescues (learn more here)
- Plant swaps
- Community pods, connecting members to nearby native plant enthusiasts (learn more here)
- Private native garden tours
- And more!
Reasons to Join
- Connect with nearby native plant enthusiasts and learn how to grow a better landscape
- Receive membership discounts on events
- Enjoy access to members-only newsletters, plant rescues, and events
- Support the conservation, advocacy, and education efforts of the Georgia Native Plant Society, with a focus on our region’s urban core
How Can You Join?
Current GNPS members can join the Intown Atlanta Chapter by logging in and updating their chapter affiliation through the chapter affiliation form.
New or renewing members can select a chapter affiliation on the membership form.
While you can attend any chapter’s events as a member of GNPS, affiliating with Intown ensures you are the first to hear of our events via our email announcements.
Already a Member?
Want to get more involved in committee work, volunteer to help with events, or meet nearby native plant enthusiasts by joining a neighborhood pod? Fill out this form. We’ll be in touch to get you plugged in!
GNPS Restoration Sites
Part of the Intown Atlanta Chapter’s mission is to support GNPS restoration sites in our area by removing invasive species, restoring native plant populations, and encouraging education about natural plant and wildlife communities. Below is a link for each restoration site with more information. Workdays for these sites are listed on the events calendar:
Leadership
Chapter Board of Directors:
Chair: Lauren Owens
Vice Chair: Laura Qadri
Treasurer: Susan Hart
Secretary: Jeremiah Wood
At large: Devin Cowens, Taryn Heidl, Amy Lederberg, Baker Owens, and Donna Shapiro
Chapter Committee Chairs: If interested, email intown@gnps.org
Advocacy: currently working with state-level committtee
Habitat Certification: Rita Gowler & Tom Collins
Communications:Devin Cowens, Laura Qadri
Programming & Education: Donna Shapiro
Restoration: Suzy Nicksic, Marti Breen, & Jane Trentin
Contact
You can reach us by email at intown@gnps.org and by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and our YouTube channel
P.O. Box 18321
Atlanta, GA 30316
Chapter News & Events
Intown Atlanta Chapter 2025 Annual Meeting
Trees Atlanta Kendeda Treehouse 825 Warner St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Sunday, November 9th at 1:00 pm Join us at our annual meeting to celebrate the accomplishments of 2025, and hear about what's planned for 2026. Among our agenda items, we will spend a few minutes on...
Fall Plant Sales – Atlanta Area
Most, but not all, plants sold by the listed organizations are native, so please do your research. Click links to websites to confirm details. Trees Atlanta Annual Tree Sale Online Sept. 5th – Sept. 22nd In-person at The Carter Center on Oct. 4th, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm...
Fall Seed and Plant Swap
October 11th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm West Atlanta Watershed Alliance 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 The Fall Native Seed & Plant Swap is just one week away! Are your seeds and plants ready? Share what you’re planning on bringing (or what you’re looking for) in the...
