Established in 1939, Wellington Botanical Society has membership of more than 200 amateur and professional botanists. Our activities include research, field work, publication, advocacy, and the provision of botanical expertise.

We aim to encourage the study of botany, particularly the New Zealand flora, foster an interest in New Zealand native plants, especially in the field, encourage the cultivation of native plants and advocate for the protection, under protected area statutes, of lands and waters in their natural state.

Non-members are welcome to field trips and meetings.

We support research through awards and grants.

View the Wellington Botanical Society constitution.