We are an organization located in central New York, founded in 1997, dedicated to promoting the appreciation of our native flora. We hold free public field trips throughout the year and free indoor programs during the colder months. Members receive our newsletter, Solidago, and participate in a seed exchange, a spring native plant sale, and a December celebration of native plants.
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Betsy Darlington Discussing the flora at Hoxie Gorge
F. Robert Wesley Spring Beauty with Trout-Lilies
Paul S. Schmitt Autumn Oaks
Rosemarie Parker "Gorge Garden" at Museum of the Earth (maintained by FLNPS)
Rosemarie Parker Investigating cliff ferns in Watkins Glen
F. Robert Wesley Sarracenia purpurea in sphagnum bog
Preservation of Native Plants for Future Generations
FLNPS is primarily an educational organization, with programs for experts and those who have just discovered native flora. We organize talks, walks and other activities related to conservation of native plants and their habitats. We also organize education and activities on threats to our native flora, including invasive plants and insects and their control.
Gardening with Native Plants
FLNPS is not a native gardening organization, but encourages the use of ethically propagated native plants in private and public gardens. Many members are gardeners, who collect seeds and spores from private lands and propagate seedlings for our annual spring sale. Please explore our list of Finger Lakes natives suitable for gardens, plus a short list of non-native garden plants you should avoid.
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Michigan Hollow Swamp
Walk • Sunday • 9:30am
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Ferns at Upper Treman State Park
Walk • Sunday • 1:00pm
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Roy H. Park Preserve
Walk • Saturday • 9:00am
