NEW YORK FLORA ASSOCIATION
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Dedicated to field botany and furthering the understanding of plants that grow wild in New York State. BotanizeMembership2024 NATIVE PLANT CONSERVATIONIST AWARD
The New York Flora Association (NYFA) is currently seeking nominations for the
2024 New York Native Plant Conservationist Award
Each year, the New York Flora Association seeks to recognize an individual or organization/group of individuals that has worked to conserve the native flora of New York. This Native Plant Conservationist Award is presented at our Annual Meeting, and we rely on our members to help us select the recipient each year. Please consider nominating those individuals or groups you know that have passionately worked to conserve our flora.
This year, we are working to announce the awardee and the details of the annual meeting earlier in the year. As a result we are opening and closing nominations earlier as well!
Nominations should be sent to Clara Holmes (chair of the NYFA Native Plant Conservation Committee) at conservation[at]nyflora.org by January 21st, 2025 and need to include:
- Name, address, email, and phone number of nominator and nominee.
- What work the nominee has done towards the conservation of the native flora of New York.
The NYFA Conservation Committee will review nominees in the spring and announce the awardee in early March along with NYFA’s workshops and field trips of 2025.
For more information and to see past Native Plant Conservationist Awardees vists the Grants and Awards page.
Winter Plant Identification Workshop
This workshop will cover the interesting and challenging topic of the identification of plants during leaf off conditions. It is for beginners and experts alike. Although many fail to botanize during the winter months, it is amazing what plants can be identified during this off season.
Our Mission
To help people enjoy and learn about the wild plants of New York State and promote the conservation of native species.
The New York Flora Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, funded largely by member dues and gifts.
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The New York Flora Atlas is supported entirely by New York Flora Assocation membership dues and donations. We need your support! Your sponsorship of the Atlas helps pay for the annual hosting cost, keeps the Atlas up-to-date, and supports adding new features.
The Atlas could not exist without support from our members and donors. Thanks to all of those that have already sponsored the Atlas!
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Have questions or issues? Contact us at membership@nyflora.org
Goldenrod
$50 - $199
What fall would be complete without the golden flowers of goldenrods? We have 29 species of goldenrods in NY in a diverse mix of habitats.
Sugar Maple
$200 - $499
Sugar maple is NY’s state tree and is well known as the source of maple syrup (NY is second only to Vermont in production nationwide) and wood products.
Showy Lady's Slipper
$500 - $999
The size and flower colors of this spectacular native orchid never fails to impress.
Prairie Smoke
$1,000 - $1,999
In NY, this state-threatened species occurs only in Jefferson County. It has unmistakable feathery fruits.
Hart's Tongue Fern
$2,000 - $4,999
One of only two ferns in the continental US listed in the Endangered Species Act, Hart’s tongue fern was first discovered in North America in Onondaga County NY, where the largest single population in the US occurs today.
Calypso
$5,000+
A state-endangered orchid, Calypso has an interesting botanical name and a strikingly beautiful flower. It was found in cedar swamps in northern and central NY, but presently there are no extant records in NY. Funds for future surveys may help to discover it.
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