The Intown Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society
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:
2024 Leadership
Chapter Board of Directors:
Chair: Alex Dileo
Vice Chair: Lauren Owens
Treasurer: Wende Crowe
Secretary: Amy Lederberg
At large: Taryn Heidel, Grace Manning, Baker Owens, Jeremiah Wood
Chapter Committee Chairs:
Advocacy: Kathleen Darling & Sally Phipps
Habitat Certification: Rita Gowler & Sharon Worsham
Communications: Kim Hansen
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
Chapter News & Events
Winter Sowing Native Plants
Courtesy of Intown Atlanta GNPS Board Member Laura Markson and Nurture Native Nature One of the ongoing goals of the Intown Atlanta GNPS is to make adding native plants to the landscape easier for everyone. This past year we had our inaugural Native Plant Share &...
Intown GNPS Restoration Committee in Action
This winter, the Restoration Committee is doubling down, bringing both volunteers and expertise to GNPS Restoration sites. Members of the committee planned meetings in December at both Stone Mountain Nature Garden and at Herbert Taylor Park to learn the latest...
Postponed: Restoration Committee Event and Trail Walk
Restoration Event and Trail Walk postponed due to weather! Two new walks will happen December 12 from 10AM to 12 PM and Sunday January 15 from 2 to 4PM. Meet at the Stone Mountain Nature Garden parking lot just before 2PM on December 11. Jane Trentin will lead a hike...