Membership information
Grow your connection to Illinois native plants
Join a statewide community dedicated to studying, appreciating, and conserving Illinois' native flora and natural communities.
More than a membership
The Illinois Native Plant Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, statewide organization. Your membership contributions help us provide resources and experiences related to our mission of studying, appreciating, and conserving Illinois’ native flora and natural communities.
What you'll receive as a member
- Access to Erigenia, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of INPS
- Access to The Harbinger, our quarterly newsletter
- Chapter newsletters
- Notifications of field trips, meetings, presentations, workshops, and other events
- Priority RSVP to events for some chapters when attendance is limited
As an INPS member, you also join a thriving organization that was established in 1982 by Illinois’s own botanical giant, Dr. Robert H. Mohlenbrock, and his son, Mark W. Mohlenbrock.
Membership options and pricing
Our membership categories are as follows:
Single membership; receives digital access to The Harbinger and Eriginia; must register with an active school email address
Single membership; receives digital access to The Harbinger and Eriginia
Up to 4 family members; receives digital access to The Harbinger and Eriginia
Up to 4 family members; receives recognition in The Harbinger and a discount on our Annual Gathering registration
Individual Lifetime
Single membership; recognition in The Harbinger; discount on our Annual Gathering; option to receive paper copies of Eriginia and The Harbinger at no extra cost
Printed Publications
Receive mailed print copies of Erigenia and The Harbinger for an additional $20 annual fee.
Learn more about our types of publications below.
Join or Manage Your Membership
Click below to join the Illinois Native Plant Society, renew your membership if you are not enrolled in auto-renewal, or update your existing membership.
OUR CHAPTERS
Our regional chapters connect people to local plants, places, and conservation efforts. Find a chapter near you!
- Northeast Chapter
- Quad Cities Chapter
- Central Chapter
- Forest Glen Chapter
- Southern Chapter
- Kankakee Torrent
- Grand Prairie
Support Conservation
Your membership helps protect native plants and natural communities across Illinois.
Learn & Connect
Enjoy programs, publications, field trips, and events with others who share your passion.
Take Action
Members play a vital role in advocating for our natural heritage and future.