Serving the Triangle region with field trips and presentations, public outreach, habitat and demonstration garden stewardship, plant swaps, and opportunities to share and learn with fellow native plant lovers. We welcome you to join us! (Send an email to ReidChapter@gmail.com)
Chapter Events
During the school year we usually schedule two activities (field trips or other events) each month, one on the weekend and the other during the week. Pre-registration is required due to limited numbers, which can be restricted to NCNPS members. Our electronic newsletters give details. Please write ReidChapter@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list.
We also gather for an annual Holiday potluck (click here for some photos) and occasional Chapter socials throughout the year for fellowship and to share plants.
Upcoming Field Trips and Other Events
Additional Chapter Activities
Reid Garden Workdays
Margaret Reid Wild Flower Garden workdays are the second Saturday of the month, 10:00 am to noon December – February, and 9:00 am to noon, March – June and September -November. Contact Amy Mackintosh (ReidChapter@gmail.com) if you have questions (directions are below). Learn about landscaping with native plants, enjoy the company of other enthusiasts, and help maintain this jewel of a native plant garden. This private garden is protected by a Triangle Land Conservancy easement. The public are also encouraged to visit, appreciate, and learn during the annual Easter Open Garden, Easter Sunday, 2 – 5:00 pm. Enjoy a photo tour of the Garden.
Reid Garden Directions
The Reid Garden, 1439 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, is located at the corner of Lewis Farm Road and Dixie Trail, about 3 blocks north of Wade Avenue on Dixie Trail. Turn west onto Lewis Farm Rd from Dixie Trail. The driveway entrance is on the south side of Lewis Farm Road, a few feet from the stop sign.
State Fair Demonstration Garden
Our Chapter plants and maintains a permanent garden in the Flower Show area of the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. In 2022 we added a new garden and information booth. This year our impact is even greater with a new Native Plant Nursery exhibit! During the State Fair, October 15-25, 2026 volunteers will staff the garden from 9 am to 8 pm. Be part of this exciting outreach opportunity that educates thousands of fairgoers over 11 days. Getting the word out on the value of native plants and promoting our mission to the public is the most important job we have as members of the NC Native Plant Society. Please join us in the garden during the 2026 State Fair. Enjoy the history of the project in our photo gallery.
Booths at Local Events and Festivals
The Reid Chapter has manned displays at the Durham Master Gardeners Spring Plant Festival, Cary and Raleigh Arbor Days, Chatham Spring Ag Fest, Southern Ideal Home Show, Holly Springs Wild about Nature Event, the plant sales at the NC Botanical Garden, Raleigh Earth Day, Apex EarthFest, Durham National Wildlife Day and Bee Day, and the Longleaf Festival at Harris Lake Park, among others, to spread the word about native plants and our society.
Extra Stuff
We periodically update our list for the Chapter e-newsletter, but to expedite this, please send an email to ReidChapter@gmail.com to receive our e-newsletter. Members are automatically added to the Society e-newsletter list.
Picture Albums (click the caption to go to each album)
Contact the Margaret Reid Chapter