Butterfly-weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a great garden choice for pollinators!
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VNPS has become a landowner in the Shenandoah Valley! new
Check out our updated VNPS Photo Gallery. new
A great gift for any time of year: Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions for a Sustainable Future.
View Marion Lobstein’s classic video: Spring Wildflowers of the Mid-Atlantic
See photos from the 2018 VNPS Annual Meeting!
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Keep VNPS in your year end giving plans
VNPS supports conservation of biologic “hot spots”, protects shrinking natural environments across the state and raises awareness and appreciation for our native plants. This year our fundraiser supports updates to the Flora of Virginia, which will be available in the Flora App as soon as completed. You can be assured that your donations to VNPS go right to the heart of what we are about. Donate Now!
A tax tip for those who are over age 70 1/2 and have a traditional IRA. If you qualify, you may be able contribute to VNPS using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA, which could reduce your taxable income whether or not you itemize. Consult your tax adviser for details.
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Recent Blog Posts
There Really is a Pyxie-moss!
Pyxie-moss (Pyxidanthera barbulata) is a diminutive coastal plain endemic found only in the eastern portions of the Carolinas, southeastern Virginia, and the pine barrens of New Jersey and adjacent Long Island. It is adapted to frequent fire and minimizes heat damage... read more
When the “Good Guys” Go Bad: The Role of Native Fauna in the Spread of Invasive Plants
Humans play a leading role in the spread of invasive species. From accidental introductions, like Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), to intentional planting, like tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) and mimosa (Albizia julibrissin), we have done an... read more
