What does ANPS mean in SOCIETIES

The Arkansas Native Plant Society engages in a variety of activities, such as hosting field trips and talks, organizing volunteer projects and citizen science initiatives, promoting native plant gardening and landscaping, providing education seminars on native plants and gardening practices, collaborating on educational programs with schools and other organizations, and conducting research studies related to native plants.

Yes! ANPS welcomes everyone interested in native plants to become a member of our organization. Members receive benefits such as discounted admission to field trips and workshops hosted by ANPS throughout the year. Members also have access to exclusive resources and materials as well as opportunities for networking with other members.

Yes, there is an annual fee associated with joining the Arkansas Native Plant Society. A basic individual membership costs per person per year. Discounted rates are available for family memberships and student memberships.

The events hosted by the Arkansas Native Plant Society vary from year to year but typically include field trips featuring guided hikes led by experts on local flora; workshops on native plant identification, propagation, care and use; seminars on topics related to sustainable gardening practices; public talks by professionals from academia or industry; sessions focusing on creating wildlife habitats; volunteer projects; and more.

There are many ways you can get involved with ANPS! You can join as a member, attend one or more of our events or meetings throughout the year (some may be open only to members), volunteer your time at one of our projects or events (we always welcome extra hands!), make a donation towards our cause (all donations are tax-deductible), connect with us via social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram — the possibilities are endless!