Welcome to NANPS new website and to our Silver Anniversary celebrations.
 We've attempted to add more information about native plants and the Society and to make that information easier to find.
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are gratefully accepted, as are photographs, artwork, and article submissions.
Please join us in celebrating 25 years of the
Study, Cultivation, Conservation and Resoration of North America's native flora.
2010 Membership includes a special 48 page, colour edition of NANPS newsletter: The Blazing Star! NANPS is a volunteer-operated Society. Your assistance in pursuing these goals is always appreciated
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NANPS 2010 Annual General Meeting & Fall Plant Sale
This year NANPS celebrates 25 years of Studying, Conserving, Cultivating, and Restoring North America's Native Flora at the Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario L3R 9W3
Saturday October 2, 2010
12 - 5 pm Join us and help choose our path for the coming 25 years!
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Seed Collection Certificate
Native Seed Collection Workshop -- Saturday October 23, 2010. Scarborough, ON
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In Support of Native Plant Gardens
Native plant gardening is a wonderful way to connect with nature and to improve your piece of the planet, yet such gardens are not always appreciated by neighbours more interested in tending lawn and other Eurasian species. Ecological gardens are, however, on the rise and a new appreciation of their multi-dimensional aesthetic qualities is growing. In addition to being popular, practical and ecologically relevant, there are also legal protections for these important spaces. Please read on to join our petition and to find out what more you can do to support native plant gardening
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Gardening Tips
If you plant it they will come!
Pale Purple Coneflower
Echinacea pallida The plight of our bees, both native and the non-native honey bee, has been in the news a lot lately. Loss of habitat, food sources, pests and diseases and pesticides are all to blame. Even our love for mulch can have a negative impact on ground burrowing native bees. They need bare soil to dig their home in! How can you help? Native bees love native plants, it’s as simple as that!
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September 25, 2010: Ontario's Prairies
NANPS Ontario Prairie Tour Mark your Calendar - the NANPS Ontario Prairie Tour is set for Saturday September 25th! Tickets are now available
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25th Anniversary Members Challenge
Like many charities, NANPS depends on the generosity of its supporters. NANPS couldn't continue without your time, energy, and financial contributions, Now, in our 25th year as a volunteer-operated organization, NANPS would like to thank those members who have met our 25 4 25 Challenges. The first 25 members meeting 2+5 challenges will receive a special thank you. Will you be among them?
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Plant of the Month: Silver Lupine
Silver Lupine Lupinus albifrons
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