Washington Native Plant Society
- Washington Native Plant Society
The Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and appreciation of the native plants of the U.S. state of Washington. The society has participated with the state and local government agencies, as a non-governmental organization, for the protection of species, their habitats, and general environmental quality. WNPS also works in cooperation with other non-profit groups, such as the Seattle Audubon Society, for public education and advocacy in matters of mutual interest.
Notable members of the Washington Native Plant Society
*Arthur Kruckeberg, Ph.D; founding President of WNPS, Professor Emeritus of Botany at the University of Washington, and author of numerous books.
Peer reviewed scholarly papers
The society has funded and published scholarly papers, called the "Douglasia Occasional Papers." [ [http://www.wnps.org/publications/o-p.html Washington Native Plant Society: Douglasia Occasional Papers ] ]
ee also
*List of botanical gardens in the United States
References
External links
* [http://www.wnps.org/ Washington Native Plant Society]
* [http://www.esw.org/ Earth Share of Washington]
* [http://www.ivyout.org/ Ivy Out]
* [http://www.unps.org/ Utah Native Plant Society]
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