NCNPS History Resources for the 75th Anniversary
Our Society began in 1951 with a gathering at SmithWin Farm near Liberty, NC. Click Here
Here is a time line over the years of our growth and development.
History at 25 and 50 years.
List of Past Presidents 1951-2026
Past Society spring/fall trips
All Shinn Scholarships
All BW Wells Grants
All Alice Zawadzki Grants
TBD
NCNPS continues to expand its impact through:
Scholarships, Stewardship grants, Habitat certification
Local Chapters, Native plant education, Advocacy
Today
From 50 founding members in 1951, NCNPS has grown into a statewide conservation organization supporting scientific research, habitat restoration, conservation, native plant education.
Through the Shinn Fund, B.W. Wells Stewardship Fund, Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation Fund, Native Plant Habitat Certification Program, local chapters, and statewide educational efforts, NCNPS continues its mission to conserve and celebrate North Carolina’s native plants for future generations.