What we’re about
Want to:
Learn more about native plants ?
Landscape with native plants (and save on your watering bill)?
Provide habitat for wildlife ?
Meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts ?
Help restore natural areas?
Then join our meetup group, attend our presentations, take part in hikes and other sponsored events. For more information see the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) website at http://www.wnps.org or the South Sound Chapter (SSC) website at http://www.southsoundchapterwnps.org.
Chapter meetings start each year with a kickoff picnic in September and we have meetings in the evening in Tacoma and Olympia from November through May. We also have hikes all throughout the year. Come join us!!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Chapter Meeting: Washington Endemic Plants: Species of ConcernTacoma Nature Center on Snake Lake, Tacoma, WA
October 14, 2024 6:30 PM
In person meeting at the Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405
To participate remotely via Zoom, follow this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cS1-1WQVQgCx4VX2HCY3Xw
Here's a summary of Sienna's topic:
Fantastic Washington Endemics and Where to Find Them: An Assessment of Hotspots and Conservation Gaps presented by Sienna Wessel, State Botanist, Washington Natural Heritage Program, WADNR
The state of Washington is home to 2,659 native vascular plant species, 386 of which are currently listed as Species of Conservation Concern by the Washington Natural Heritage Program. State endemics, which are of exceptional conservation importance due to their unique contributions to biodiversity, constitute just 15% of state listed species. In this talk, we will take a visual journey across Washington to highlight endemic hotspots and under-researched species, share preliminary results of an analysis identifying gaps in endemic species representation on conservation lands, and briefly discuss a developing database of threats and conservation needs.