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
romie5006@yahoo.com
gregg@wvwc.edu
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