1. Native Plant Appreciation Week 2016 April 24- May 1, 2016 Website Tour and NEWS UPDATES

4. Post Card & Poster Graphics Graphics & Layout by Kim Galimanis COMPOSITAE Gaillardia aristata Grand Prize Photo Contest Winner: Ted Alway, Derby Canyon Natives, Peshastin

5. Action Steps by WNPS Office Proclamation Letter to the Governor Updated LOGO contact list, and sent out partner requests for poster production – 13 participating agencies Layout and printing of poster – from the President Contingency fund Update Nursery Contact List – send 98 emails requesting promotion of natives, and requesting interest in participation list, including sending postcard. Updated Conservation partners list – sent our 65 emails on 4/7/15 with the Activity request to build calendar of events by county Prepare mailing for posters to partner agencies, ranger stations, and outdoor & environmental centers around the state. Preparing partner thank you mailing to go out April 14 th Prepare to partner with chapters for promotion of NPAW Events

6. Chapter Support for Native Plant Appreciation Week Write to your mayor to obtain a proclamation for your chapter cities Send your events to WNPS office for posting on the NPAW State wide calendar. Please include the county the event is taking place in for placement. Distribute the posters to 5 centers in your chapter that are well attended by outdoor enthusiasts to share the message of Native Plant Awareness. Distribute the press release to your local community papers. 13 large papers around the state have already been contacted. Request NPAW to be on your community calendar, perhaps some of your events too! Reach out to environmental or conservation groups in your area to suggest partnering in our outreach campaign. Share the partner calendar submission form to grow the list of activities around the state. Tell your members and families in your area about the resources on the website to get out and enjoy Native Plant Awareness Week. Tell you story afterwards! Share any participation data you can with the office. Recruit a chapter representative with interest in preparing for NPAW next year, this needs statewide representation. Many hands can make great work happen with ease!!!