Why Become A Member?
We would love to have you a member! Our chapter has many exciting events like garden tours, classes, and field study! You also get access to meeting minutes, slides from some of our speaker series, and information our classes provide. If that does not excite you, read more below!
Benefits of Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS) Membership
Annual Cost: Student $15; Individual $30; Household $40
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Access to VNPS educational resources, community networking, and direct involvement in conservation efforts across the Commonwealth
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Receive VNPS quarterly state newsletter Sempervirens, and The Leaf Letter an occasional online newsletter
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Eligible to attend the VNPS Annual Meeting and Annual Workshops, featuring expert speakers, field trips to diverse habitats, and native plant identification sessions
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Access to "Members Only" website features and regular email updates on native plant news
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Receive occasional action alerts on critical legislative issues and invitations to participate in local community projects like plant propagation, landscaping, and invasive species control.
Benefits of Affiliating with the local Central Rappahannock Chapter of VNPS
Annual Cost: No local dues
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Free participation in chapter organized classes and related field trips
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Invitation to tour local native gardens
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Community volunteer opportunities focusing on outreach to educate on the importance of native plants
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Quarterly chapter newsletter highlighting chapter activities and local native plant news
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Advocacy information regarding issues such as local environmental impacts and how to navigate HOA requirements while growing native plants
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Free participation in winter speaker series events and native plant workshops
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An inclusive community of like-minded new friends who share knowledge in a non-judgemental manner
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Two membership meetings annually that develop our chapter community, focus on learning about and growing native plants, and provide networking opportunities
