About Membership
The Illinois Native Plant Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, statewide organization. Membership contributions help us provide resources and experiences related to our mission of studying, appreciating, and conserving Illinois’ native flora and natural communities.
(convenient and secure: pay via credit or debit)
Printable Membership Form (download, print, and send via mail) – This does not grant access to website features, such as community forums and account management. If you complete registration by mail, you can send your account updates to membership@illinoisplants.org or mail a request.
As a member, you will receive:
- Erigenia, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of INPS
- The Harbinger, our quarterly newsletter (electronic format)
- Chapter newsletters
- Discounted admission to the Annual Gathering, hosted by a different chapter each year
- Notifications of field trips, meetings, presentations, workshops, and other events
- Priority RSVP to events for some chapters when attendance is limited
New memberships and renewals occurring after August 2024 will renew automatically; you can cancel anytime. Annual INPS membership renews each year on the date of registration and includes the following categories:
| Student | $15 |
| Individual | $25 |
| Family (Up to 3 adults in the same residence, under 18 included.) | $35 |
| Institutional (nonvoting) | $100 |
| Supporting | $50 |
| Patron | $100 |
| Business (Up to 4 Employee memberships) | $125 |
| Life | $500 |
| Iliamna (life) | $1000 |
| Dodecatheon (life) | $2000 |
| Erigenia (life) | $5000 |
| Sponsored | No cost, learn more here |
While we are grateful to any and all who become members of the Illinois Native Plant Society, we would especially like to recognize those who have joined at the Iliamna, Dodecatheon, and Erigenia levels. Thank you!
Iliamna
Chris Benda
Cassi Saari
Trevor Edmonson
Bob Stamps
Loretta Satterthwaite
Derek Ziomber
Dodecatheon
Peter Winkler
Erigenia
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