Mission Statement: To promote the appreciation and conservation of Washington's native plants and their habitats through study, education, and advocacy.

 

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Join WNPS as a Member

Join the community of plant enthusiasts, whether you are a botanist, hobbyist, parent, or gardener.

Explore with Others!

Find something to do across the state with like-minded friends. We recommend a lecture, plant sale, or hike!

Donate for a Difference

WNPS is dedicated to the conservation of plants and their habitats, all possible because of our passionate members.

 

Koma Kulshan 2021 Stewards Program

Become a native plant steward and provide service to the City of Bellingham parks. This no-cost course combines classroom learning with field trips to enrich understanding of the key roles that native plants play in our forests, rivers, shorelines, and other vital habitats, and shows how to use this knowledge to help protect and restore these habitats. Learn more!

 

 

 Due to COVID-19, and the current phase in King County, the WNPS office at Magnuson Park remains closed.
Visit the WNPS Risk Management and COVID Satey Management page to learn more.
Follow state guidelines - The Healthy Road Map to Recovery provides updates on COVID safety.

Chapter Pages

Discover the twelve chapters across the state with reources, projects, special programs, events and get involved in your neighborhood.

eNewsletter

WNPS keeps you connected with a monthly eNewsletter featuring blog articles, upcoming events, and important announcements.

Visit Blog

Botanical Rambles, is curated by Sarah Gage, a writer and editor. Read up on great articles covering native plants, gardening, and places to hike or visit.

Events

View at a glance all the WNPS events coming up across the state. There are several ways to view and stay connected.

Administrative

Quickly find directories, policies, forms, annual reports, and more all in one place so you have more time to get outside.

Contact Us

Call the office, email us, or find a board member to connect with. Let us help with your questions and concerns.

 

Conservation

WNPS advocates for ecological land management practices and policies that conserve or restore native plants and habitats on public and private lands in WA State.

Gardening

Find lots of information on the gardning pages including an updated Native Plant and Seed Source list, information about pollinators, and native garden ideas.

Kids Pages

A place for kids to learn more about Washington's Native Plants with interactive activities and downloadable resources for fun and education. 

 

Upcoming WNPS Events

Upcoming Chapter Events

Botanical Rambles

19 June 2021
In 2020, the Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) received a Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) Conservation Grant. The grant helped restore native plants to the Conservancy's Lay Wildrose Preserve, located west of Gig Harbor.  The GPC Lay Wild...
01 June 2021
The beginning of June boasts boisterous and abundant blooms and this native shrub is no exception. Starting in late May, an otherwise nondescript shrub begins to draw attention as masses of single white flowers suddenly begin to pop open creating a b...
29 May 2021
The resilient rose is legend, the royalty of flowers. For 35 million years it has captivated, invigorated, and immunized the living things that have evolved along with it. Not only are roses a global symbol of enduring love, they are also marvelous f...

About Douglasia

Douglasia is the official journal of the Washington Native Plant Society published since 1976. It is filled with educational briefs about Washington plants and their communities, news of issues facing preservation of native plant species, book reviews, details of local and regional presentations, and major membership news.  Starting in 2020 Douglasia is now available electronically.  Find it three times a year in Botanical Rambles eNews, and on the Douglasia page. 

WNPS Discussion Group

A place to share member conversations regarding the study, education and advocacy of Washington's native plants and habitats.  Members may discuss between each other, and the group list will receive notifications of events, jobs, and actions pertinent to the organization and mission.

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