Dedicated to the study,
appreciation, and conservation of the
native flora and natural communities of Illinois

Most of your questions about our grant programs may be answered on our Grants page.

If you can't find what you're looking for, fill out the form below to get in touch with our grants committee.

Mailing Address:
Illinois Native Plant Society
P.O. Box 9245
Springfield, IL 62791

Call or Text:
708-613-0163

Did you know??

There are a few great online resources for identifying plants!! We recommend iNaturalist or the app 'Picture This'.

When in doubt, reach out!! We're here to help.

Use the form below to submit a photo of the plant in question and send an email to one of our botanical ID experts! Be sure to include where this plant is found.

TRY OUR CUSTOM GPT!

Designed specifically to answer questions about gardening with native plants in Illinois. If you can't find what you're looking for, fill out the form below to send an email to one of our native gardening advisors.

Common Questions
“Which plants attract pollinators like bees and butterflies?”
“What are some native alternatives to common invasive plants?”
“Which plants thrive in shade/sun/dry/wet conditions?”
“How do I prepare my soil for native plants?”
“Do I need to fertilize native plants?”
“Should I remove existing grass before planting natives?”
“When is the best time to plant native species?”
“How often should I water native plants?”
“Do native gardens require mulching?”
“How do I manage weeds in a native garden?”
“Do I need to prune native plants?”

Common Questions
Membership Status – “Is my membership active?”
Renewal & Expiration – “When does my membership expire?” “How do I renew?”
Payment Issues – “Did my payment go through?” "Can I change my payment method?”
Membership Benefits – “What perks do I get with my membership?”
Updating Information – “How do I update my email or address?”
Upgrading/Downgrading – “Can I switch to a different membership tier?”
Cancellation & Refunds – “How do I cancel? Am I eligible for a refund?”
Event Access – “Do I get free or discounted access to events?”
Family/Corporate Memberships – “How do I add family members or employees to my account?”

Common Questions
"I have a question about an upcoming event?"
"How can I get involved in volunteer opportunities?"
"When are public meetings held?"

Common Questions
Login Issues – “I forgot my password. How do I reset it?”
Account Access – “I can’t log in. Is my account locked?”
Website Errors – “I’m getting an error when trying to update my profile. What should I do?”
Email Issues – “I’m not receiving confirmation emails. Can you resend them?”
Account Access – “How do I reset my password?” “I can’t log in—can you help?”