Langham Island Field Trip: On June 29 th the KNK Torrent Chapter went to Langham Island to see one ofthree (?) species known only from Illinois (a.k.a. endemic). One is the American Fairy Lantern (Thismiaamericana), which was last seen at its only known home near Lake Calumet in 1916. Another, theSangamon Phlox (Phlox pilosa var.…
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The Southern Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society hosts its annual symposium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  This year’s theme is “Changing landscapes: Plants, People and the Environment.” Our seven speakers will address change in the landscape over small to large spatial and temporal scales. Talks will be a combination of in-person and Zoom presentations.…
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Hi all, The Kankakee Torrent Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society is pleased to announce that registration for the Community Habitat Symposium (Saturday, February 24, from 8:30 – 4:30) is now open on the Kankakee Torrent Chapter page of the Illinois Native Plant Society website (https://www.illinoisplants.org/kankakee-torrent-chapter/). For the bargain price of $40, you get…
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REGISTRATION CLOSED Hosted by the Central Chapter When: September 29, 30 and October 1, 2023 Venue: The State House Inn, 101 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL Keynote speaker: Doug Tallamy Registration Information Full Conference Saturday Evening Only Meals and beverages: The Friday meet and greet will include heavy hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar. The…
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Join us for the 2022 Annual Gathering of the Illinois Native Plant Society. Hosted by the Grand Prairie Chapter, June 24-26, 2022, at the Holiday Inn, Normal, IL

Join us for the 2021 Annual Gathering of the Illinois Native Plant Society. We will meet virtually on September 11 at 5 pm for a membership meeting, and we will have keynote presentations followed by a discussion about climate change impacts on Illinois plants on September 18 at 7 pm. Participate in a competition to identify the most Asteraceae species during the week of Sept 11-18. In addition, local chapters are planning in-person events.

-Lois Fox Since the last newsletter in April, two more field trips that were very different from each other have taken place. One was at the Route 66 Prairie outside of Litchfield and the other at Carol Anderson’s home in Rochester.  Both were well attended.  Henry Eilers led the field trip on May 15 at…
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Join Nick Seaton, board member with the Southern Illinois Native Plant Society at Max Creek to botanize the plants found along the trail system. This event is open to the public but will be capped at 15 participants. Please bring water and snacks and expect to hike approximately 3 miles from 9-12 noon on Saturday July 17th. Max Creek is located north of Vienna off of Taylor Ridge Lane.