On March 27th, 2026, Senate Resolution 665 was approved with unanimous bipartisan consent in the United States Senate designating April 2026 as National Native Plant Month! This year, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) was the lead sponsor and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) the bipartisan cosponsor of this important native plant resolution. Thank you Senators Hyde-Smith and Hirono for your continued support! National Native Plant Month began in 2021. Read more about the background of the resolution here.
Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is proud to be one of hundreds of organizations supporting National Native Plant Month. “Native plants are the foundation of healthy ecosystems, supporting pollinators, birds, and wildlife while strengthening the landscapes our communities depend on. Through more than 100 chapters and over 13,000 members nationwide, Wild Ones connects people and native plants through education and hands-on action. National Native Plant Month celebrates the growing community restoring native landscapes across the country.” – Jen Ainsworth, Executive Director, Wild Ones
119th CONGRESS
2025-2026S. RES. 665
Designating April 2026 as “National Native Plant Month.”
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 27, 2026
Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Booker, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Husted, Ms. Shaheen, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Wicker) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating April 2026 as “National Native Plant Month”.
- Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have evolved alongside native wildlife and occur naturally in a particular geographic region, ecosystem, and habitat;
- Whereas there are more than 17,000 native plant species in the United States, which include large shade trees, understory trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, grasses, and wildflowers;
- Whereas native plants are essential for healthy, diverse, and sustainable ecosystems and are critical for cleaning air, filtering water, and stabilizing soils;
- Whereas native plants are well-adapted to specific soils, temperatures, precipitation, and environmental conditions, making them the best option for conserving and protecting our environment, and adapting to its changes;
- Whereas native plants provide shelter, as well as nectar, pollen, seeds, and foliage that serve as food for native butterflies, caterpillars, birds, bees, and other wildlife in ways that non-native plants cannot;
- Whereas more than 200 of the native plant species in the United States are estimated to have been lost since the early 19th century;
- Whereas habitat loss and degradation, extreme weather events, and invasive species have contributed to the decline of native plants in the United States; and
- Whereas native plants are essential components of resilient ecosystems and our natural heritage: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) designates April 2026 as “National Native Plant Month”; and
(2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.
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Visit the National Native Plant Month website to download the logo and and the five different native plant posters for free.
Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is deeply rooted in native plants and cultivating partnerships, while striving to educate, advocate, and collaborate to connect people and native plants for a healthy planet. Our vision is native plants and natural landscapes thriving in every community. Check out our Events page, Google calendar, Facebook, and/or Instagram for our upcoming events. And don’t forget to subscribe to our new YouTube channel and email subscriber list!
