About us

Founded in 1979, the Missouri Native Plant Society (MONPS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to the conservation and study of plants growing wild in Missouri, educating the public about the significance of native flora and its habitat, and to the publication of related information.

Officers and Board Members

PRESIDENT
Rex Hill

VICE-PRESIDENT
Tim Smith

SECRETARY
Ann Schuette

TREASURER
Bob Siemer

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Kathy Thiele

BOARD MEMBERS
James C. Trager, Ph.D. (2005-2008)
Paul McKenzie (2006-2009)
Robin Kennedy (2005-2008)
John Oliver (2007-2010)
Bruce Schuette (2007-2010)
Sherry Leis (2006-2009)

ARCHIVES
Jack Harris

ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATION
John Oliver

FIELD BOTANY
Tim Smith

MEMBERSHIP
Ann Earley

PUBLICITY
Kevin Bley

MISSOURIENSIS CO-EDITORS
George Yatskievych
Doug Ladd

PETAL PUSHER EDITOR
Chuck Robinson

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
Bill Knight

EDITORIAL COMMITEE
David Castaner
Paul Redfearn
Tim Smith
Stephen L. Timme

CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES

HAWTHORN
Judy Turner

KANSAS CITY
Daniel Rice

OSAGE PLAINS
Marlene Miller

OZARKS NATIVE PLANT
Susan Farrington

PERENNIS
Allison Vaughn

ST. LOUIS
Martha Hill



 

For information on becoming a member click on the Membership menu item. If you have additional questions send us an e-mail using the Contacts us link at the bottom of this page or write to:
    Missouri Native Plant Society
    PO Box 20073
    St. Louis, MO    63144-0073