A non-profit organization to promote the study and conservation of Alaska native plants.
The Alaska Native Plant Society (AKNPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to studying and conserving Alaska native plants. General membership meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Monday of every month from October through May. Various guest speakers give presentations on topics related to native plants and AKNPS members give informative slide shows, plant family, and mini- botany talks. The October meeting starts earlier as it is a potluck where members bring 5-6 slides of their summer adventures to share. See our recent news for more information.
There are numerous volunteer opportunities including leading public hikes, invasive plants control, plantings and cooperative work with other local groups. Local events are listed on the Upcoming Events page.
General Information
The Alaska Native Plant Society was formed in 1982 by a small group of enthusiastic amateur and professional botanists for the purpose of educating Alaskans about their native flora and the growing need for its protection. We accomplish this through:
- Monthly meetings, held on the first Monday of each month, October through May (with occasional exceptions due to holidays), at 7 PM at the Campbell Creek Science Center in Anchorage. All interested persons are welcome.
- Field Trips, ranging from half day local outings to multi-day excursions throughout Alaska. Some prior trips have been to Kodiak, Seldovia, Chitina / Kennicott, and Denali National Park.
- Displays at local malls during “Celebrating Wildflowers” periods.
- Publication of Borealis, our bi-monthly newsletter for members, October through May.
- Compilation of Alaskan flora references in a bibliography.
- Public Land Sources for Native Plant Materials in the Southcentral Alaska Region for Personal Landscaping Use click here to download pdf.
- This website which is an ongoing project for which volunteers are welcome.
Recent News
The next ANPS meeting will be Monday, February 3, 7PM, at the Campbell Creek Science Center. We will have brief reports about wild roses in Alaska by Joan Tovsen, and the alpine Beringian endemic, Pale Poppy (Papaver alboreseum) from Mary Stella. Our feature presentation from...
The next ANPS meeting will be Monday, Jan 6, 7PM, at the Campbell Creek Science Center. We will have brief reports about the Rose family in Alaska and Alpine Beringian Endemics from Beth Baker and Dennis Ronsse. Beth will report on Marsh Five-finger, and Dennis...
The next ANPS meeting will be Monday, Dec 2, 7PM, at the Campbell Creek Science Center. We will have two brief reports about the Rose family in Alaska and Alpine Beringian Endemics from Mary Stella and Debbie Hinchey respectively, they will highlight pacific ninebark and...
The next ANPS meeting will be Monday, Nov 4, 7PM, at the Campbell Creek Science Center. Glenn Brown will give a brief overview of Burnet in Alaska and Timm Nawrocki will report on Aleutian cress, a small fairly rare member of the mustard family. Our...
Our first meeting this fall will be a potluck and photo sharing of summer outings. The meeting is open to the public and anyone is welcome to bring a jump drive with up to 10 favorite photos. It will be at the Campbell Creek Science...
“Alaska's Berries and Their Changing Seasons” is the title of a program coming soon at Campbell Creek Science Center. Below are photos of some local berries, and program details.
UAF Arctic Research Center researcher Dr. Katie Spellman discusses the ongoing research on berries by...
