The West Virginia Native Plant Society has been working to protect and preserve WV’s native plants for over 40 years. Learn more about us!

Our mission and vision

Our mission

The mission of the WVNPS is to further the appreciation and conservation of the state’s flora through education and voluntary action.

WVNPS Brochure for download here

Our programs

WVNPS supports a variety of programs, including:

  • Field trips to learn about plants in their natural habitats

  • Activities that promote the preservation and enhancement of WV’s wild plant communities

  • Programs to educate the public about native plants and their threats

  • Documentation of native flora, especially rare and endangered species

  • Periodic newsletter and communications with members on topics of interest

Our members

It all begins with our members.

Join us today!

 

WVNPS Officers for 2023

President - Luanne McGovern

Lmmcg32@yahoo.com

Vice President - vacant

Past President - Steve Mace

sdmace@frontiernet.net

Corresponding Secretary - Sarah Friend

friend.sarah.a@gmail.com

Treasurer - Elaine Matheny

ecmatheny@gmail.com

Recording Secretary - Chris Gatens

decodon89@gmail.com

WVNPS Trustees at Large

Romie Hughart

romie5006@yahoo.com

Kathy Gregg

gregg@wvwc.edu

Donna Ford-Werntz

dford2@wvu.edu

Other Key Contributors

Eastern Panhandle Representative - Rodney Dever

rodneydever@comcast.net

Kanawha Valley Representative - Steve Mace

sdmace@frontiernet.net

Tri-State Representative - Romie Hughart

romie5006@yahoo.com

Web Editor - Luanne McGovern

Lmmcg32@yahoo.com

Newsletter Editor - Emily Grafton

emily.grafton@gmail.com