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 (2)
See all- Native Plant Summer Sketch MeetupMagnuson Park , Seattle, WA
Have you ever admired the curl of an unfurling fern or the minimal elegance of a trillium? This is your chance to look at native plants more closely and to learn how to sketch them!
Register here: https://forms.gle/j9FXRpDG58VAjiuH6
Join the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Northwest (GNSI-NW) and the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) for a summer sketch meetup at the CPS Native Plant Nursery and Mountaineers Demonstration Garden in Seattle’s Magnuson Park! This event is free and open to the public.
We’ll begin with a brief overview of the Washington Native Plant Society, available community resources, and the native plant nursery, followed by a guided garden walk. GNSI NW member, Lindsay Holladay Van Damme, will then offer a short introduction to botanical sketching techniques before we settle in for an hour of self-guided drawing—with optional support from WNPS experts for plant ID and inspiration. This is a great opportunity to connect with native plant experts and artists in an inspiring garden environment!What to bring:
Bring your own sketching materials and a camping chair if desired. If you're new to sketching, bring either a sketchbook or pad of paper, pencils, and something to add color such as colored pencils or a watercolor travel set.Where to meet:
CPS Native Plant Nursery in Magnuson Park. The nursery is at the north end of the Magnuson Community Garden, north of the Brig Community Center and next to the fence.Navigation:
Maps link (coordinates: 47.6832485, -122.2588705)
or navigate to the Brigs Community Center: 6344 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115
