The North Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society
Overview
The North Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society was formed in 2021 and we have over 400 members and growing! While we have no particular geographic boundary, our members are mostly in Marietta, Roswell, North Atlanta, Dunwoody, Woodstock, Alpharetta, Chamblee, Cumming, Sandy Springs, Acworth, Kennesaw and anywhere in between and beyond.
Meetings
We meet at various locations in our areas on both weekends and weekdays to accommodate our varying commutes and schedules. Check out our schedule events on the list to the right!
Bylaws and Board Members
At our first annual meeting in 2021, we adopted our bylaws. At our third annual meeting in 2023, the members elected board members: Carling Kirk (President), Connie Ghosh (Vice President), Dana Hallberg (Treasurer), Lilly Vicens (Secretary), and Kerry Defoe (Member-at-large.)
Contact
You can reach us by email, or check out our Facebook page. You can also connect with other members in our private Facebook group.
How can I join?
For current members, login and update your chapter affiliation through the chapter affiliation form. For new or renewing members, you can also select your chapter affiliation on the membership form.
Chapter News & Events
Event: North Metro Atlanta Chapter Plant Sale
The forming North Metro Atlanta Chapter of GNPS is excited to hold its first plant sale on October 9th. Plants available will include member donated and rescued plants as well two native plant vendors: Cottage Garden Natives and Night Song Native Plant Nursery. For more details see North Metro Atlanta Chapter Plant Sale
The plant sale will be held at Old Rucker Farm Park in partnership with the City of Alpharetta.
Native Plant Resolution Passed in City of Roswell
The City of Roswell unanimously passed a resolution to use native plants in city landscaping on June 14th, 2021.
This resolution was the product of a grassroots effort of a few residents who shared a passion for native plants and preserving the local ecosystem. Residents, including many from our forming North Metro Atlanta Chapter, wrote in letters and even recorded videos to show their support to the city council over the course of a year. Many showed up to the city council meeting and gave comments in support of the resolution.
As a result of their hard work, starting in 2021, 60% of newly designed or updated city landscapes will comprise of native plants. By 2024, that number will grow to 80%.
The resolution states that native plants are a cornerstone to maintaining a healthy biodiversity and reducing stormwater runoff, as well as preserving and promoting a historical and cultural heritage.
The city will also develop a pilot project that will create a plan to eradicate invasive plant species.
You can find the details of this resolution here.