The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society, Inc., is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of Rhode Island's native plants and their habitats.  THE SOCIETY'S GOALS
- To aid in land preservation so that native plants are protected in their natural habitats;
- To encourage and offer guidance in the cultivation and propagation of wild plants;
- To educate the public on the scientific and aesthetic values of wild plants;
- To provide opportunities for Rhode Islanders to study and enjoy native plants in their natural habitats; and
- To offer our knowledge and skills to governmental, civic, and corporate organizations.
OFFICERS
Jules A. Cohen
Julesacohen@cox.net
Vice President – Programs
Angela M. Deller
Angela.deller@cox.net
Vice President – Finance
Susan Shuster
Sashuster@cox.net
Vice President – Administration
George Ireland
Georireland@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Mark W. Carrison
Mcarrison@disantopriest.com
Secretary
Jackie Dawley
Jdawley3@verizon.net
TRUSTEES-AT-LARGE
Pcdolan@cox.net
Graham Laird Gardner
Grgardner@hotmail.com
Paula Morrissey
Pdmorrissey@cox.net
Sandra Thompson
Sandpault@aol.com
BOARD MEETINGS
The RIWPS Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month.
The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions and dues in
excess of $5 (for annual Bulletin subscription) are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. |
