Editor's Note
By Andrea Thunem reporting for Native Plant News Spring 2026
Don’t just take our word for it, hear it from a newbie POV.
“I do love the NC Native Plant Society and all the inspiration I have gained from it.”
You have only to take a look at our website to get the idea. We have an array of activities and events throughout the state. We’re always busy with something native plant-ish.
We connect people, plants, and land. But in addition to the usual native plant goings-on, we are amped for our annual meeting and fabulous plant sale in April, and the 75th anniversary special newsletter this coming fall. And, of course, the 75th anniversary celebration itself.
About that 75th anniversary, here’s another take from a dedicated NCNPS member.
“We’ve accomplished so much – not just over the past decade, but in the past 75 years. Passionate people will also continue to propel the organization through the next 75 years and beyond.”
Andrea Thunem is managing editor of the North Carolina Native Plant Society’s Native Plant News and a member of the NCNPS Southern Piedmont Chapter. A retired journalist and landscape designer with a passion for native plants and environmental sustainability, she loves working with people to present their stories about the holistic nature of plants, people, earth, and connections. Email her at newsletter@ncwildflower.org.