Protect our Living Legacy
As Western North Carolina grows, we hope to do so in a way that honors the unique ecological heritage of Southern Appalachia. Come join us as we learn and explore ways to support and celebrate our native ecosystem!
OBJECTIVE | The Oconee Bell Native Plant Society can help nurture the growing interest in wildflowers and other native flora while also working to protect western North Carolina’s native plant heritage and preserve it for future generations.
The society’s objectives include education of the public about native plants and support of efforts to protect wild plant communities. We believe that a public educated about wildflowers of the state will help to ensure the conservation of these irreplaceable resources.
We Need Your Help! Take the Survey
Interested in joining our growing group of native plant lovers? We need your help as we embark to tell us what you think! Take the survey to help guide the formation and priorities of our new group. There is an optional opt-in for our newsletter in the survey and a volunteer profile too, so you can get in the loop for 2024 meetings and events. Come join us!
Photos from Our Inaugural Meeting!
We gathered at the Cashiers Village Green this past Fall 2023 to begin plans for our own chapter of the North Carolina Native Plant Society! As of December 2023, we officially have our very own: Oconee Bell Chapter of the NC Native Plant Society
