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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State Wide Events

Looking for something to do? We recommend a lecture, plant sale, or hike! This page displays event names with short descriptions.

WNPS Calendar

At-a-glance view of WNPS, Committee, and Chapter events across the state.

Annual Events

Every year there are state-wide events to participate in like Study Weekend, Botany Washington, and botanical workshops.

 

 

Donate

Your donation, whatever its size, will help us protect native plants and their habitats, promote educational programs about native plants, and support research about native plants and their distribution.

 

Membership

Joining WNPS not only supports native plant conservation and education, but it also connects you with native plant enthusiasts in your neighborhood and across the state. Learn more about joining the community.

Virtual Presentations

Watch WNPS hosted webinar presentations that you may have missed or want to review the great resources again.

Botanical Rambles

19 June 2021
Lay Wildrose Preserve Shoreline Planting—A WNPS Grant Report
Lay Wildrose Preserve Shoreline Planting—A WNPS Grant Report
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...
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01 June 2021
Plant Profile: Lewis's Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii)
Plant Profile: Lewis's Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii)
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...
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29 May 2021
5 Ways to Eat a Rose
5 Ways to Eat a Rose
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...
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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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