Welcome to the Statewide Organization Page

We have seven chapters that offer various activities, including educational programs, field trips, plant sales, participation in local events such as Earth Day, workshops, and seasonal get-togethers. Some chapters offer hybrid programs in-person and via Zoom. If you are interested in a particular program offered on Zoom, request a link from the chapter.

Upcoming events are on our Events Calendar, or contact your nearest chapter.  Past programs with a statewide or regional appeal are available through our Presentations Database.

An annual state conference is hosted by one of our chapters on a rotational basis. The 2025 conference will be hosted by the Las Cruces chapter, October 2 - 5, in Las Cruces, NM.  Watch for details on our website.

The Native Plant Society of New Mexico is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization.

Board of Directors

Co - Presidents: Don and Wendy Graves
Vice-President: Jonathan Tanis
Recording Secretary: Jane Kruse
Documentarian: Kathleen Hall
Treasurer: Tom Stewart

Committee Chairs

Finance & Investments: Tom Stewart
Conservation: Sylvan Kaufman

Other Positions

NMDOT contact: Steve Gisler
Newsletter Mailing List: John Freyermuth

Staff

Membership and Administrative: Lindsey Kirchhevel
Newsletter Editor: Margaret Menache
Website Editor: Lindsey Kirchhevel

NPSNM Board Members at the winter 2024 meeting. Kathryn Mayer and Marianela Milner attended remotely. A summer and a winter board meeting is held each year.

Administrative

Bylaws of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico
NPSNM Policies
Board Meeting Minutes
Finances
NPSNM Field Trip Rules updated August 2015
Once a year, be sure to download a copy of our release of liability form and sign it before participating in any of our outdoor activities (present it or a photocopy on your smartphone, showing your signature, to the NPSNM event leader).
NPSNM Release from Liability—Individual updated July, 2021
NPSNM Release from Liability—Group updated August 2015