Ion Exchange, Harpers Ferry, IA. Follow on Facebook.

Iowa Native Plant Society

GrowNative!, Columbia, MO–a native plant marketing and education program of the Missouri Prairie Foundation. Grow Native! helps protect and restore biodiversity by increasing conservation awareness of native plants and their effective use in urban, suburban, and rural developed landscapes. Through collaboration with consumers, private industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, Grow Native! aims to significantly increase the demand and use of native plants in the Lower Midwest—Missouri, southern Illinois, eastern Kansas, and northern Arkansas.

Missouri Native Plant Society, Promoting the enjoyment, preservation, conservation, restoration and study of the flora native to Missouri.

Shaw Nature Reserve at Missouri Botanical Garden — Shaw Nature Reserve strives to inspire responsible stewardship of our environment through education, restoration and protection of natural habitats, and public enjoyment of the natural world.

Driftless Area Native Plant Society, NW Illinois–We are a group of individuals interested in exploring the growth, promotion and use of plants native to the Driftless Area of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Grand Prairie Friends–a commitment to preserving and restoring tallgrass prairie and woodlands in east-central Illinois. Follow on Facebook.

The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist Program is to provide science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards.

Illinois Native Plant Society. Follow on Facebook.

Northwest Illinois Prairie Enthusiasts (NIPE) is one of eleven chapters of The Prairie Enthusiasts (TPE), a grassroots conservation organization and land trust, dedicated to the protection, restoration, and management of prairies, savannas, and other native grassland ecosystems in the Upper Midwest.

Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee, McHenry County, IL–The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee is a non-profit organization dedicated to: Promoting the use of native plants in the landscape through preservation, propagation, and education, Advocating the conservation of open space, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, scenic resources, and water in McHenry County and neighboring areas for the benefit of the general public, Engaging in and otherwise promoting the scientific study of and educating the public regarding local natural resources.

In case you are not familiar with the Kent/MSU Extension Master Naturalist program, it is similar to the Master Gardener program only with a focus on conservation and the environment.

• Kent County Master Naturalist
• Ottawa County Master Naturalist

Michigan Conservation Stewards Program, Michigan State University Extension–This Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for anyone interested in current conservation issues, outdoor recreation, nature study, natural area management, and a variety of other topics such as lake/stream monitoring and habitat restoration. Through participation in this program you will learn essential strategies to help restore and conserve ecosystems in Oakland County and throughout Michigan.

WildOnes Michigan Chapters

Backyard Habitat for Ohio, using Ohio native plants to attract more wildlife to your garden habitat

Cincinnati Wildflower Preservation Society

Midwest Native Plant Society. Follow on Facebook.

Native Plant Society of Northeast Ohio, To promote the study, appreciation, and conservation of Ohio’s native plants and plant communities. Follow Native Plant Society of Northeast Ohio on Facebook.

Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist: The mission of the OCVN program is to promote awareness and citizen stewardship of Ohio’s natural resources through science-based education and community service.

Delaware Invasive Species Council–protecting Delaware’s ecosystems by preventing the introduction and reducing the impact of non-native invasive species.

The Delaware Nature Society works to improve the environment through conservation, advocacy, and education. Has a very comprehensive native plant sale the first weekend in May.

The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council is a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to researching, promoting and educating professionals and the public about conservation landscaping to protect the Chesapeake Bay.

Maryland Native Plant Society–promote awareness, appreciation, and conservation of Maryland’s native plants and their habitats. We pursue our mission through education, research, advocacy, and service activities.  Find Chapters

Audubon Society of Western PA Center for Native Plants– Our mission is to connect the people of southwestern Pennsylvania to birds and nature through our programs, projects and places.

Delaware Valley Fern & Wildflower Society

Ecological Landscape Design, Delaware Valley College–36-credit graduate certificate program

MAEscapes (Mid-Atlantic Ecological Landscapes), a Penn State Extension Program, Educating the public about the importance of restoring and preserving Mid-Atlantic ecological landscapes, native plants and their communities by demonstrating landscaping principles, processes and practices that are beneficial, responsible and sustainable.

Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is a statewide partnership initiative that aims to connect people with their local ecosystems through intensive natural science training and local conservation service work. It is a venture directed toward developing a local corps of “master volunteers and service providers” to offer education, outreach and service dedicated to the understanding and management of natural areas within their communities.

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist: The Schuylkill Center is a partner with the Master Naturalist program, coordinating and hosting the Philadelphia Master Naturalist training course and engaging Master Naturalist Volunteers in various projects and opportunities at the Center.

Botanical Society of Washington

Washington, DC Chapter of Maryland Native Plant Society.

Connecticut Botanical Society–We are professional and amateur botanists interested in plants, trees and habitats of Connecticut and nearby areas.

NOFA Organic Land Care Program  We offer education for professionals and homeowners while maintaining the NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care, an 80-page defining document. The NOFA OLC’s mission is to extend the vision and principles of organic agriculture to the landscapes where people spend their daily lives.

Garden in the Woods The Native Plant Trust’s Garden in the Woods showcases native New England plants. Set among 45 acres, this living museum contains 1,500 kinds of native New England plants, including more than 300 rare and endangered species, displayed in naturalistic settings.

Native Plant Trust, Our mission is to conserve and promote New England’s native plants to ensure healthy, biologically diverse landscapes.  Check out our native plant finder tool. Each year, our 25 staff members and many of our 1,500 trained volunteers work throughout New England to:

• monitor, protect, and restore rare and endangered plants
• collect and bank seeds for biological diversity
• detect and control invasive species
• conduct botanical and horticultural research
• educate the public, from home gardeners to professional land managers

Adirondack Botanical Society–dedicated to the study, preservation, and enjoyment of the plants of the Adirondacks.

Central NY Chapter of Wild Ones, Habitat Gardening in Central New York, Liverpool, NY–Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.

Finger Lakes Native Plant Society of Ithaca

Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI), Hampton Bays, NY–mission is to preserve the integrity of ecotypic plants on Long Island and to make them available for commercial use in nurseries, to landscape designers and for habitat restoration.

New York Flora Association

Quality Parks Master Naturalist Program. Naturalists are deeply engaged in a personal commitment to open space preservation. The Quality Parks Masternaturalist certification program is a train-the-trainer program. We will teach you to become a naturalist

Torrey Botanical Society–an organization comprised of people interested in plant life, including professional and amateur botanists, students, and others who simply like to enjoy nature. We offer free lectures and fieldtrips to the public.

The Field Naturalist and Ecological Planning programs bring motivated students to the intersection of the natural environment and human nature. Our two-year graduate curriculum integrates science, fieldwork, critical thinking and public communications to produce leaders in environmental policy, land stewardship, research, conservation and education. Whether they go on to work in boardrooms, backyards or bogs, we give graduates the skills and dexterity to understand and explain the natural world – and to solve its problems.

Vermont Chapter, New England Wild Flower Society

The Idaho Master Naturalist Program aims to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to actively work toward stewardship of Idaho’s natural environment. Chapters in: Boise, Ketchum, Idaho Falls, Island Park, McCall, Pocatello, Sand Point, Treasure Valley Community College.

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society – to foster an understanding and appreciation of native flora and its habitats in the panhandle area of North Idaho; to advocate the conservation of this rich natural heritage for future generations,; to encourage the responsible use of native plants in landscaping and restoration; to educate youth and the general public in the value of the native flora and their habitats.

Bellevue Master Naturalist Training Program: Master Naturalists will learn about the area’s ecology, geology, wildlife, plant life, cultural history, wetlands, forests, and streams from professors, local professionals, scientists, research assistants, and Park Rangers. Master Naturalists will focus on restoration and conservation efforts, and will help share this passion by working with and educating their community.

Washington Native Plant Society

Alaska Native Plant Society–dedicated to studying and conserving Alaska native plants. The Alaska Native Plant Society was formed in 1982 by a small group of enthusiastic amateur and professional botanists for the purpose of educating Alaskans about their native flora and the growing need for its protection.

The Advanced Naturalist Training Series (ANTS) was created to advocate for Naturalists in the state of Hawai’i, where thousands of people live and work with nature every day. People contribute their time and financial resources to conserve and protect the land, the ocean, and the plants and animals that make Hawai’i such a unique place in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Audubon Naturalist Training: The Audubon Naturalist Training Program offers 85 hours of classroom and field training. We bring in field experts to teach classes on: Ecosystems, Ecology, Geology, Plants, Insects, Reptiles, Amphibians, Bird & Raptor Identification, Mammals and Interpretive Guide Techniques. This training prepares people of all experience levels to become naturalists for our public and/or school environmental education programs.

Colorado Native Plant Society–dedicated to furthering the knowledge, appreciation and conservation of native plants and habitats of Colorado through education, stewardship and advocacy.

Fort Collins Master Naturalist Program: Master Naturalists are volunteer educators with the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program. Each spring, new volunteers embark on a fun, active training program.

Nevada Native Plant Society–The Nevada Native Plant Society (NNPS) is a non-profit corporation organized solely for educational, scientific and charitable purposes for the stimulation of interest in and the developing of an appreciation for native Nevada plants and their preservation.

Great Plains Native Plant Society

Wyoming Native Plant Society is a non-profit organization established in 1981 to encourage the appreciation and conservation of native plants and plant communities of Wyoming.

The Alabama Master Naturalist program is a new statewide program whose goal is to help promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Alabama’s natural world among Alabama’s citizens and visitors. In addition, the AMN program will also develop a statewide corps of well-informed volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities

Certificate in Native Plant Studies, Birmingham Botanic Garden–to raise awareness of the importance of native plants and their value to our environment. Its curriculum consists of core classes, electives, field trips and volunteer service, which together provide a well-rounded education balanced among botany, taxonomy, ecology, conservation and uses of our native Southeastern flora. Classes are held at The Gardens and at other appropriate locations

The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education UF/IFAS Extension program developed by the University of Florida and provided by many Extension offices and participating organizations throughout the state of Florida. FMNP training will benefit persons interested in learning more about Florida’s environment or wishing to increase their knowledge for use in education programs as volunteers, employees, ecotourism guides, and others.

Florida Wildflower Foundation–The mission of the Florida Wildflower Foundation is to enrich lives with Florida native wildflowers through education, planting and research projects.

The Louisiana Master Naturalist Program is an emerging opportunity for citizens to expand or sharpen their skills in natural history, with special focus on the diverse habitats of the Sportsman’s Paradise, Louisiana. The Master Naturalist Program, through its various chapters, will enable you to learn about the nature of the state’s varied physiographic regions, and help you understand the connections among our valued environment, culture, and economy.

Louisiana Native Plant Society–To preserve and study native plants and their habitats. To educate people on the value of native plants and the need to preserve and protect rare and endangered species. To promote the propagation and use of native plants in the landscape. To educate people on the relationship between our native flora and wildlife.  Chapters-

Capital Area Native Plant Society

Greaux Native, Acadiana Native Plant Project

Folsom Native Plant Society

The Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate Program offers classes, field studies and workshops designed to provide residents of Western North Carolina with an opportunity to learn more about the natural world and cultural heritage of our mountains. Through the Arboretum’s Adult Education curriculum, programs in a variety of topics are available throughout the year.

Cullowhee Native Plant Conference, Western Carolina University–to increase interest in and knowledge of propagating and preserving native southeastern plant species in the landscape.

North Carolina Native Plant Society–To promote the enjoyment and conservation of North Carolina’s native plants and their habitats through education, protection, and propagation.

Tennessee Native Plant Society

The Arizona Master Naturalist Program mission is to establish and maintain a corps of well-informed volunteers to deliver quality environmental education programs and promote stewardship of Arizona’s natural environment.

The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society explores, preserves, and enjoys the flora of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. We roam the area within 150 miles of the Four Corners. Our trips take us to the lands surrounding the San Juan River of Colorado and New Mexico, to the Navajo Reservation of New Mexico and Arizona, to Utah’s Canyon Country, to the San Juan National Forest and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument of Colorado, and to many other beautiful areas in the Four Corners, Colorado Plateau, region.

Color Oklahoma Sow Some Wild Seeds has been a leader in beautifying Oklahoma’s roadsides with native wildflowers since 2002. This project of the non-profit Oklahoma Native Plant Society strives to preserve wildflowers and native plants in the state and to promote Oklahoma’s wildflower heritage through education.

Oklahoma Native Plant Society. Oklahoma’s amazingly diverse flora has long been of interest to state residents. In 1987, individuals from throughout the state founded the Oklahoma Native Plant Society to encourage the study, protection, propagation, appreciation, and use of the state’s native plants.