The Importance of Native Plants in Urban Landscapes
GNPS is partnering with Trees Atlanta to present the October Speaker Series in Trees Atlanta. Title: “The Importance of Native Plants in Urban Landscapes” Description: Plants are essential in our urban landscapes: they help reduce water run-off, absorb... read moreOur September 12 program features a Georgia expert on battling non-native plants
This talk will be about the impacts of non-native pest plants in the Georgia Piedmont, including identification tips as well as management and control strategies. Non-native invasive plants disrupt ecological functions and threaten the viability and diversity of our... read moreHurricane Creek Native Azalea Viewing Field Trip
A group of lucky GNPS members enjoyed a few hours together viewing native azaleas and native hybrid azaleas on the 700 private acres. The area is located in Lumpkin County, GA. To view most of the azaleas, you must have either 4×4 or AWD vehicles, that can... read moreMay 9th CELEBRATING OUR NATIVE FOODWAYS
Yaupon fanatic and Asi Tea Founder, Lou Thomann can make anyone enthusiastic about the rediscovery of this national treasure. Lou believes there’s a whole magical world to unlock through the cultivation and consumption of Yaupon tea and nothing excites him more than... read moreCome hear Claudia West on May 10th
Join us at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens as we explore how native plants fit into the built landscape and learn how plant community-based design strategies can help you meet aesthetic and ecological goals during your next planting project. Our speaker Claudia West is co-author of Planting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes.
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