About WNPS
The Washington Native Plant Society is a forum for individuals who share a common interest in Washington’s unique and diverse plant life. For more than 30 years WNPS has been a great source for native plant information and action. Your active membership strengthens the Society’s role as the voice for our native plants. Please join us today.
What's New
Native Plant Appreciation Week in Washington
Governor Gregoire has proclaimed April 25-May 1, 2010 as Native Plant Appreciation Week in Washington. Learn more about native plants. Participate in everything from talks, walks, hikes, garden tours, and visits to our natural areas. Activities will be offered throughout the state.
Native Garden Design Workshop, April 22, April 29 and May 1, 2010
The Central Puget Sound Chapter is pleased to offer a workshop on Native Garden Design with Deborah Horn, owner of Artemis Gardens Landscape Design and former nursery manager at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden of Shoreline. Learn about evaluating your garden site, drawing plans, site considerations, design principles and approaches, plant selection, and more, with a focus on Northwest native plants.
Registration is open for the Study Weekend. Visit this page to download a PDF copy of the registration form, or register online using PayPal. Register early to get your preferred field trips! Registration deadline is April 16.
Focus on Washington’s Natural Heritage Program
The state’s most comprehensive database on species and ecosystems is jeopardized.
Online WNPS Store
Support the Washington Native Plant Society by shopping online.
WNPS Apparel Now Available Through Café Press
The Central Puget Sound Chapter is now offering t-shirts, sweatshirts, and totebags with the WNPS logo for sale.
Habitat Education Activities and Resources
Lessons, ID cards, posters, and
a "how-to" garden manual.
Native Plants for Western Washington Gardens and Restoration Projects
Find native plants suitable
for any project.
Starflower Restoration Resources
Restoration strategies and case studies.