What an incredible day for native plants and our Central Chapter! When the doors opened at 9:00 AM, a line of more than 200 eager shoppers—some from across Central Illinois and others from much farther afield—were ready to dive in. With the help of over 70 dedicated INPS volunteers sharing their time and expertise, this…
Read more

Welcome to one of the older, ancient beaches of the Chicago Lake Plain. Sand prairie and savanna formed here, and we should have an opportunity to see many lovely spring flowers and ferns, as the prairies and savannas bloom later than the woods. We will meet at the Jurgensen Woods Picnic Grove Shelter parking lot…
Read more

Hosted by the Southern Chapter
Hikes, canoe trips, good food, and fellowship
while celebrating our grant recipients and talking native plants!

by Susanne Masi It all came together beautifully. After much planning and organizing by the Northeast Chapter Board and Annual Gathering Committee, coordinated by Kevin Scheiwiller and his support team: Kathy Thomas (Benedictine liaison), Ali Touloupas (field trips), Dom Amato (tech expertise) and Kathy Garness (all around consultation), more than 60 members gathered from July…
Read more

The Southern Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society hosts its annual symposium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  This year’s theme is “Changing landscapes: Plants, People and the Environment.” Our seven speakers will address change in the landscape over small to large spatial and temporal scales. Talks will be a combination of in-person and Zoom presentations.…
Read more

Hi all, The Kankakee Torrent Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society is pleased to announce that registration for the Community Habitat Symposium (Saturday, February 24, from 8:30 – 4:30) is now open on the Kankakee Torrent Chapter page of the Illinois Native Plant Society website (https://www.illinoisplants.org/kankakee-torrent-chapter/). For the bargain price of $40, you get…
Read more

Janine Catchpole has recently stepped down as President. INPS is very pleased to announce that our most recent former president, Emily Dangremond, has agreed to serve as President Pro-Tem until a new President can be elected. The Illinois Native Plant Society (IL-NPS) is seeking well-qualified individuals to serve on the State Governing Board who are…
Read more

Students, citizen scientists, and conservation groups are invited to consider applying for an INPS Research Grant for up to $3000 to fund one-year projects.  This grant is for research studies on Illinois native plants such as life history, reproductive biology, demography, genetics, comparative site inventories, or habitat ecology; research on threats to native plants and…
Read more

REGISTRATION CLOSED Hosted by the Central Chapter When: September 29, 30 and October 1, 2023 Venue: The State House Inn, 101 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL Keynote speaker: Doug Tallamy Registration Information Full Conference Saturday Evening Only Meals and beverages: The Friday meet and greet will include heavy hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar. The…
Read more