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
Annual Meeting – Plant Share & Swap
Volunteers are needed to help make this day a success. Please email alederberg@gnps.org to volunteer. We have an exciting day planned at Zonolite Park on September 18. The order of events: 12-1 PM Plant Drop-Off. You can bring up to 10 native plants to swap. Bring...
Save the Date: Chapter Annual Meeting and Plant Share!
NOW is the best time to pot up your favorite Georgia native plants to get ready for the first Intown Atlanta GNPS Plant Share & Swap event as part of our Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 18 at 1:00pm. Join a growing community sharing favorite native plants with...
FAQ: Intown Atlanta GNPS Pollinator Picnics
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