Native Plants 101

Join the West Georgia Chapter of the Native Plant Society and Keep Carroll Beautiful to learn what native plants are, why they are important, and how to get started!

During this workshop, hosted by Carroll EMC at the Richard D. Tisinger Community Center at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 28, you will learn:


  1. What are native plants?
    Understanding native plants and the terminology used to describe them
  2. Benefits of native plants
    Exploring their ecological, aesthetic, and practical advantages in landscapes.
  3. Starting the native plant journey
    Guidance on planning, recommended plants, and maintenance tips.
  4. Overcoming common concerns
    Addressing misconceptions about native plants, including aesthetics, maintenance, and local regulations.
  5. How to get native plants
    Native plant sales and nurseries in our area.
  6. Taking your native garden to the next level
    Exploring certifications and habitat programs. 

The $5 workshop fee covers refreshments and a take-home plant!

Meet the team

This workshop was made possible but the cooperation of state and local level Natives Plant and Keep America Beautiful affiliate organizations! West Georgia area was selected to be one of FIVE chapters in the pilot program to promote the native plants to the greater community.

Georgia Native Plant Society

The chapter was formed by a group of native plant enthusiasts in 2008 to serve the people in the western counties of the North Georgia Piedmont.

Georgia Native Plant Society logo featuring white oak leaf hydrangea flower with green leaves.

Georgia Native Plant Society

The GNPS promotes the stewardship and conservation of Georgia’s native plants and their habitats through education and involvement of individuals and organizations. 

Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation logo featuring an outline of the state of Georgia filled with shapes of sky, mountains, plains, and water.

Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation

The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation educates and inspires Georgians to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environments

Keep Carroll Beautiful

Keep Carroll Beautiful is a certified Keep America Beautiful affiliate dedicated to serving Carroll County, Georgia.

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