By Andrea Thunem Stop the Car!We say goodbye to old friendsWe announce Newsletter Opportunities.We reluctantly say goodbye to two noteworthy people, Lisa Lofland Gould and Sue Stephenson, who have richly added to our NCNPS Native Plant News. Lisa’s authoritative and engaging 10-year-long column, “Chlorofiends!”, has enlightened us about the harms wrought by non-native invasive plants […]

By Ken Bridle Go ahead and make someone’s day! Our NCNPS Awards Program has a variety of categories. It’s important to recognize people for the good work that they do. Important for them and important for us to learn about who is doing exemplary work on behalf of native plants and the society and our […]

By Rick Savage Editor’s note: If you’re paying attention, you’ve noticed we recently featured several pieces on wetlands in both the Summer and Fall 2023 Native Plant News. The following article by the executive director of the Carolina Wetlands Association continues this trend and explains the impact to our wetlands from the NC legislature’s decision […]

Text and photos by Sarah Flores I was recently able to sit down with Lynda Waldrep, former chairperson of the Triad Chapter, to learn about the recent donation she made to the NC Native Plant Society. Lynda has been generous with her time and talents over the years, serving as NCNPS board vice president, secretary, […]

By Natural Heritage Program biologists and staff Cypress Savannas might be the most charismatic natural community in North Carolina that you have never heard of, and as a result, might not fully appreciate. Your first impression might be awe of the natural beauty of the Pond Cypress (Taxodium ascendens) contrasting against the surrounding landscape of […]

By Debra Murray Congratulations to the 2023 student awardees of the Tom and Bruce Shinn Fund! Six students from universities across North Carolina received funds for their research on native plants. The value of scientific data never fades Did you ever participate in a project to remove invasives and plant natives along an urban stream […]

By Lisa Lofland Gould Every once in a while, it’s good to step back and look at what might be coming our way, for the best way to stop invasive species is to find and eradicate them early on before they become major problems. And of course, if they are in the nursery trade, don’t […]

By Katie Stoudemire I’m the director of the tiny nonprofit program called Wonder Connection. We bring science and nature activities to kids and teens who are hospitalized at University of North Carolina hospitals in the children’s hospital and in the psychiatric unit. We’ve been bringing joy to the hospital for 17 years, and this year, […]

By Lee Ann Simon For most people, the approximately 4,000 plant species growing in North Carolina appear as a green blur. Yellowroot, though common along streams, rivers, and other wet areas throughout the state, is seldom noticed by those who pass by it. However, it performs several important environmental functions, and it has a rich […]