• Native plant society members learn about the different wildflowers in New York.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  New York native plant societies teach residents about the flowers and plants native to the state. Members of these societies often take field trips to local wildlife areas and learn how to identify and grow plants. Societies focus on promoting the conservation, protection, restoration and preservation of these native plants.
  
  

Torrey Botanical Society

• The Torrey Botanical Society was incorporated in 1871 and its objective is to promote the interest of botany and teach members about all the phases of plant science. Members learn about native plants through a publication, field trips and regular meetings. In 2010, the society took field trips to states throughout the Northeast to learn about different plants. Meetings are held in various botanic locations within 50 miles of New York City.
  
  

Finger Lakes Native Plant Society of Ithaca

• Since 1997, the Finger Lakes Native Plant Society of Ithaca offers field trips, art exhibits, indoor programs and special events throughout the year for members. These opportunities offer members a chance to learn about seed planting, plant identification and seed collecting. The "Solidago" newsletter informs members about upcoming events and information about native plants in the area.
  
  

New York Flora Association

• The New York Flora Association was established in 1990 as a way to promote and offer a better understanding of native New York State plants. Members learn about conservation, growth and history of native plants. The society offers field trips and videos in which botanical experts teach viewers how to identify different plant species. A newsletter is published three to four times a year that announces news, announcements and updates about the society.
  
  

Niagara Frontier Botanical Society

• Founded in 1983, the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society promotes native plant life in the western New York and Ontario area. As of 2010, the society had more than 100 members. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday, September through May, at the Harlem Road Community Center. Field trips are also conducted, and an annual banquet is held each April. The "Clintonia" is the monthly newsletter, and is named after a native wildflower in western New York.