INPS EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE! 2024 ANNUAL GATHERING
The Annual Gathering Annual Event
European Reed Canary Grass
Invasive species April 2024 European Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea). Reed Canary Grass (RCG) originated in Europe, Asia, and Canada. It is unclear if there was a native strain of RCG in Illinois. The native and European strains of RCG are hard for botanists to tell apart with the naked eye but easy for ecologists to separate. See that… Read more
Kankakee Torrent Chapter Events
Preventing the Spread of Invasive Plants Through Hiking Etiquette
Doing our part as individuals as we enjoy nature takes a little etiquette. Beyond the usual field trip guidelines of bug spray and sturdy shoes, I would like to discuss an often-overlooked aspect of hiking etiquette, cleanliness, and sanitation. Now, I’m not going to talk about using outhouses (please don’t hover over the seat; you’re too… Read more
Kankakee Torrent Chapter Events
2024 Indigenous Plants Symposium
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
Events
Say Goodbye to Your Callery Pear
Remove Your Invasive Callery Pear and Receive a $25 Coupon to Spend at the Illinois Native Plant Society Central Chapter’s Plant Sale Bring a “selfie” with one or more cut-down Callery pear trees and claim one of the 40 coupons we will have available at the annual native plant sale in Springfield. Use the $25… Read more
Central Chapter Events
Community Habitat Symposium 2024
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
Events
2024 INPS Research & Survey Grant Applications are now live!
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
Grant Events
2023 Annual Gathering
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
The Annual Gathering Annual Event
2023 Research and Survey Grant Awards Announced
We are excited to announce the six recipients of research grants and three recipients of survey grants. Read more about the awardees and their projects.
Grant Events
2023 Kankakee Torrent Chapter Blooming Botanist Grant Applications Now Open!
For interested JR or SR high school or 1st or 2nd year college students in Will County or adjacent counties Blooming Botanist Grant
