About WVNPS

The mission of the West Virginia Native Plant Society (WVNPS) is to further the appreciation and conservation of the state's native flora through education and voluntary action.

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 West Virginia's wild plant communities.
• Programs to educate the public about native plants and their threats.
• Documentation of native flora, especially rare and endangered species.
• A periodic newsletter.

Membership & Chapters

Membership in WVNPS is for one calendar year, January 1 through December 31. New members who join in September or later will be credited through the following calendar year. WVNPS is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Dues and contributions are tax deductible.

In addition to the statewide group, membership is available in two local chapters. The Kanawha Valley Chapter in Charleston and the Tri-State Chapter in Huntington.  Both chapters offer local field trips, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities. An additional membership fee is required to join these groups.

Click here for a membership form.

WVNPS Officers (effective Jan. 1, 2010)

President
Lawrence Beckerle

Vice President
Romie Hughart

Recording Secretary
Cynthia Sandeno

Correspondence Secretary\Membership
Helen Gibbins

Treasurer
Mae Ellen Wilson

Past President
Chad Kirschbaum

Director-at-large
Chris Gatens

Director-at-large
Judi White

Director-at-large
Donna Ford-Werntz

Newsletter Editor
Judy Dumke

Kanawha Chapter representative
Chris Gatens

Tri-State Chapter representative
Jeff Patton

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