As a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas, your dues provide invaluable support for the mission to promote the conservation, research, and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach, and example. Here is an overview of benefits, programs, and the ways your dues are used to support the Society.

Benefits for Members

• Subscription to the quarterly magazine, Texas Native Plants (digital and print versions available).
• Discounted registration fees for classes, the Society’s Spring and Fall Symposia, and various sponsored events.
• A statewide community united in a common mission to promote the benefits of native Texas plants.
• The option to join a chapter in your area and meet like-minded individuals to help deepen your appreciation for native Texas plants.

Statewide Projects and Programs

• Spring and Fall Symposia held throughout the Texas in conjunction with the annual members’ meeting. These include presentations, exhibits, field trips, and workshops that highlight the ecoregion in which they are held.
• Annual Awards, Honors, and Contests
• Partnership with H-E-B and Texas Parks & Wildlife to provide native plants at stores around the state.
• NICE Native Plant Partner collaborations with local nurseries around the state
• Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas and the I-35 Monarch Waystations
• Ann Miller Gonzalez Graduate Research Grant
  Dr. Alfred Richardson and Kate Hillhouse Scholarships
• Native Landscape Certification Program
• Native Plants in Schools – School Garden Starter Guide, Curriculum, Activities, Recommended Book Lists,
• Garden Grants
• Native Seed Libraries across the state

Our organization is overwhelmingly supported by volunteers around the state and is rated as a GuideStar Platinum Transparency organization.

How the Native Plant Society of Texas uses membership dues

• Floral licenses for Chapters used for plant sales
• Print cost and postage for the quarterly magazine
• Maintenance of the website and various online accounts
• Grants, scholarships, and recognition awards
• Salaries for the Executive Director, State Accountant, Membership Coordinator, and an Administrative Assistant
• Administrative costs for the Society, like IRS reports and liability insurance