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Founded in 1982, MNNPS is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the conservation
and appreciation of Minnesota’s native plants
and plant communities through education and
public awareness.
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FIELD TRIPS
MONTHLY MEETINGS
MEMBERSHIP
The Society field trips offer an educational and fun
opportunity to enjoy Minnesota’s wide variety of plant
communities throughout the year. Trip leaders are
knowledgeable about important features of each site.
The Minnesota Native Plant Society holds monthly
membership meetings the first Thursday of each month
from October through June (excluding January). Meetings
feature experts on a variety of plant related topics. Check
out the meeting schedule at www.mnnps.org
Memberships are available on a yearly basis renewing in
January. Please print clearly:
EVENTS
Spring Symposium - explores issues related to native
flora, co-sponsered by the Bell Museum of Natural
History.
Spring Plant Sale - members share their extra
seedlings and divisions raising money for the Society.
Meeting time:
6:00 to 7:00 PM - Social time and refreshments
7:00 to 7:15 PM - Announcements
7:15 to 7:30 PM - Plant of the month
7:30 to 8:30 PM - Main Speaker
Meeting location:
Dakota Lodge, Thompson County Park
Fall Seed Exchange - members trade seed and
information about habitat and cultivation.
PLANT PRESS NEWSLETTER
Thompson County Park
Phone:
Email:
Membership Categories:
( ) Renewal
( ) New Member
( ) $15 Individual
( ) $15 Family (two or more individuals
at the same address)
( ) $8 Student (full time)
( ) $8 Senior (over 62 or retired)
( ) $20 Institution
( ) $25 Donor
( ) $300 Lifetime
COMMITTEES
Conservation Committee - Informs Society members
about emerging issues affecting Minnesota’s rare and
endangered species and their habitats, and promotes the
use of native plants.
Symposium Committee - Organizes the Society’s annual
symposium.
City:
State:
Zip:
How did you hear about us:
Minnesota Native Plant Society members receive the
quarterly newsletter Minnesota Plant Press, which
provides updates on rare species, summaries of current
issues, meeting announcements, book reviews and other
information.
Field Trip Committee - Plans and conducts field
trips throughout the year to a variety of Minnesota
locations.
Name:
Address:
Special Requests:
( ) Do not email newsletter
( ) Do not email meeting postcards
Thompson County Park
360 Butler Avenue East
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Directions:
State Hwy 52 to Butler Avenue exit in West St. Paul. West
on Butler Avenue 0.2 miles to Stassen Lane (park entrance
road). South on Stassen Lane.
Membership Directory:
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( ) Do not show telephone
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Please make checks payable to the Minnesota Native
Plant Society, P.O. Box 20401, Bloomington, MN 55420