Speaker: Lowcountry Chapter of South Carolina Native Plant Society
Speaker Series: Creating a Native Backyard Oasis with Paula CarrHorticulture, Nature, & Education
Join us for our next Speaker Series event at the Magnolia Carriage House on July 23, 2025, from 6–7 PM!

Discover the world of native plants with Paula Carr from the Lowcountry Chapter of the South Carolina Native Plant Society. This free event will dive into what makes a plant “native,” why native species are critical for biodiversity, wildlife support, and sustainable landscaping, and how you can start incorporating them into your own landscape. This event is not only an opportunity to learn from an expert in the field but also a chance to understand how each of us can contribute to the protection of the Lowcountry land we cherish. Get inspired, get informed, and get growing!

The South Carolina Native Plant Society (SCNPS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to the preservation and restoration of plants native to South Carolina. Our mission is realized across the state through our regional chapters, each offering a diverse range of programs and activities crafted to attain the following objectives:

• Educate and inform members, the general public, and decision-makers about theimportance of native plants
• Support government agencies and partners in regional, state, and local efforts toprotect natural resources
• Restore habitat biodiversity and sustainability through the use of native plants
• Promote the commercial availability of native plants in South Carolina.