The Friends of Plant Conservation (FoPC) support the mission of the North Carolina Plant Conservation Program (PCP)
to permanently conserve native plant species in their natural habitats across the state.
FoPC accomplishes its goal through outreach and education, fundraising, and
stewardship activities on PCP’s Plant Conservation Preserves.
SAVE THE DATE
Friends of Plant Conservation 2023 Annual Meeting
FoPC will have its Annual Meeting on Oct. 7th, 2023 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church (3717 Hickory Grove Road, Gastonia, NC 28056).
The meeting will consist of a number of guest speakers followed by a guided hike at the
Redlair Preserve in hopes to see the Schweinitz's Sunflower in bloom.
Click here for additional details. Also check social media pages or FoPC e-newsletters for additional information.
We hope you can attend and look forward to seeing you!
Volunteer to Count Stems at Redlair and Mineral Springs Barrens Preserves
Wednesday October 11: 12-4 pm
Redlair PCP Preserve, Gaston County
Thursday October 12: 9 am – 2 pm
Mineral Springs Barrens PCP Preserve, Union County
Volunteering to count Schweinitz sunflower plants offers you a rare opportunity to visit a preserve. Annual monitoring of the plant populations is an important tool for conserving this rare species. Volunteers should wear long pants and close-toed shoes, and bring water and snacks. No restrooms on site.
To volunteer or for more information please email volunteers@ncplantfriends.org.
to permanently conserve native plant species in their natural habitats across the state.
FoPC accomplishes its goal through outreach and education, fundraising, and
stewardship activities on PCP’s Plant Conservation Preserves.
SAVE THE DATE
Friends of Plant Conservation 2023 Annual Meeting
FoPC will have its Annual Meeting on Oct. 7th, 2023 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church (3717 Hickory Grove Road, Gastonia, NC 28056).
The meeting will consist of a number of guest speakers followed by a guided hike at the
Redlair Preserve in hopes to see the Schweinitz's Sunflower in bloom.
Click here for additional details. Also check social media pages or FoPC e-newsletters for additional information.
We hope you can attend and look forward to seeing you!
Volunteer to Count Stems at Redlair and Mineral Springs Barrens Preserves
Wednesday October 11: 12-4 pm
Redlair PCP Preserve, Gaston County
Thursday October 12: 9 am – 2 pm
Mineral Springs Barrens PCP Preserve, Union County
Volunteering to count Schweinitz sunflower plants offers you a rare opportunity to visit a preserve. Annual monitoring of the plant populations is an important tool for conserving this rare species. Volunteers should wear long pants and close-toed shoes, and bring water and snacks. No restrooms on site.
To volunteer or for more information please email volunteers@ncplantfriends.org.
