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 18321Â
Atlanta, GA 30316
Chapter News & Events
Fall Native Plant & Seed Swap
Get your seeds and plants ready! Our native seed and plant swap is coming up soon. You will be able to swap up to 10 plants, and there is no limit for seed packets. Only plants and seeds native to Georgia and not invasive in the Piedmont (e.g., no Carolina cherry...
Emory Herbarium Tour
Take a tour of the Emory University Herbarium led by curator Dr. Tharanga Samarakoon. The herbarium is home to more than 25,000 plant specimens, dating back to the late 1800s. Its holdings are diverse, particularly rich in plants from the southeastern United States,...
Native Plant Happy Hour
Join us at Sceptre Brewing Arts in Oakhurst for a community happy hour. Drop in anytime to meet fellow chapter members, talk native plants, and chat with a board member or two. Food and drink will be available for purchase. No registration required. Date: Thursday,...
