
What we’re about
This is a group for anyone interested in supporting the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS). Our mission is to promote the appreciation and conservation of Washington's native plants and their habitats through study, education and advocacy.
The Central Puget Sound Chapter (CPS) hosts regular monthly membership meetings 7 times a year in Seattle and 4 times a year in Bellevue. Following a brief business discussion and announcements, each meeting features a guest speaker who is an expert on a native plant topic such as native plants found on WA hikes, the impact of climate change and wildfires on native plants, and landscaping with native plants. The Seattle meetings also have a plant identification workshop prior to the start of the meeting.
The CPS Chapter also sponsors a Native Plant Steward training program, which provides 100 hours of free instruction on native plants and environmental stewardship in exchange for a commitment of 100 hours of volunteer work. The organization also has 2 native plant sales a year, where you can find both common and rare species of plants.
For more details about our chapter see: http://www.wnps.org/cps/index3.html
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Filed Trip: South Sound PrairiesNeeds location
Leader: Richard Ramsden
Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride at I-5 and NE 65th
Leave at 7:30 AM, return by 6 pm. All day.
Moderate difficulty. Up to 5 miles of walking. No elevation gains.
Limited to 12 participants.Sign up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18TScCvlAVLkXl0obsb5dyBQZ6nXNMKBB_voq998BahEAn introduction to Spring flowering plants native to the remnant prairies near Little Rock and Grand Mound, south of Olympia. Many diverse species may be expected to be seen including camas, trillium, fritillaria, violets, shooting stars, and paintbrush. We will head first to Scatter Creek to see the flowers up close. Next we will go to Glacial Heritage to see a restored prairie (on the only day of the year it is open to the public). Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve could be an optional third stop. A Discovery Pass is required for each vehicle.
More info: rtramsden@gmail.com
- Moss Tour at Bellevue Botanical GardenNeeds location
Sign up link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tm2re1htjjJM0RyFz3cixpSTkXJbtotuGKD-rdYuHCYJoin us for a moss walk beginning at 9:30 am on Thursday, May 15th 2025 at the BBG. We will meet just inside the main entrance of the gardens. Bring a hand lens if possible; we will have a couple extra. Participants will be provided with a list of the bryophytes (moss and liverworts) to be seen, along with references (Pojar, MacKinnon) where additional information may be acquired. The distance to be covered is about 2.5 miles and is fairly flat.
This Hike is limited to 11 participants including leader (Dan Paquette). Please email Geoff Berg @ geoffberg@yahoo,com if you have questions.