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MID-ATLANTIC CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY

About Us

est. Jan 2017

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Carnivorous Plant Society (MACPS)! We're a close-knit community passionate about exploring, learning, and celebrating the fascinating world of carnivorous plants.

As a non-profit, we're dedicated to spreading knowledge and fostering appreciation for these captivating plants. Join us for our four annual meetings held across PA, MD, VA, WV, DE, NJ, NY, and Washington, D.C., where we dive into discussions, go on field trips, and share cultivation tips tailored to our region.

Our members are an enthusiastic and caring bunch! Connect with us on Facebook to share your love for carnivorous plants, swap growing advice, and connect with like-minded plant lovers.

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Vendors Needed!

October 11th at Haverford College in Haverford, PA.

 

Are you a grower, nursery, or plant shop with a love for the unusual? Become a vendor at the 2025 MACPS Plant Show, our inaugural event dedicated to carnivorous plants.

Our Upcoming Events

  • Sun, May 25
    York, Pennsylvania
    May 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    York, Pennsylvania, 5922 Nixon Dr, York, PA 17403, USA
    Our 26th MACPS meeting will be at Nixon Park Nature Center! This beautiful nature center features scenic trails, diverse habitats, and a unique indoor museum with natural history exhibits from Pennsylvania and beyond, a perfect setting for a day of plant talk and exploration.
  • Sat, May 31
    May 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Philipsburg, 4216 Beaver Rd, Philipsburg, PA 16866, USA
    Make your own Tropical Bog Pot!
  • Sat, Oct 11
    Haverford College
    Oct 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041, USA
    Join us for the first-ever MACPS Plant Show! Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Carnivorous Plant Society, this exciting one-day event features plant vendors, expert talks, and a judged plant competition with prizes.

Individual

$20

20

Every year

Individuals looking to support the society and receive exclusive benefits.

Valid until canceled

Family

$30

30

Every year

This plan is great for families of any size looking to support the society and engage in our various activities as a group.

Valid until canceled

Corporate

$200

200

Every year

This is for companies that would like to support the society and/or sell carnivorous plants on behalf of MACPS

Valid until canceled

Student

$5

5

Every year

For the average student looking to get into the carnivorous plants and support the society.

Valid until canceled

Become a Member

Choose the best plan for you.

Join Our Email List

Not a member, but want to stay updated? Join our email list!

 

We will notify you of any upcoming meetings/events. For the purposes of planning the locations of our future meetings, please include your city and state. 

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Our Sponsors and Partners

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MACPS is generously sponsored in part by the Carnivorous Plant Nursery, based in Smithsburg, MD. We thank Michael Szesze and his nursery for hosting meetings, sponsoring lunches, and supporting this society in many other ways. 

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The International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS) is a group of gardeners, conservationists, scientists, and educators all interested in sharing knowledge and news of carnivorous plants. They welcome hobbyists just getting started all the way through professional scientists to join their society.

© 2025 by MACPS

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