New England Wild Flower Society, the oldest native plant conservation organization in the United States, is a recognized leader in regional plant conservation. Two core initiatives--the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP) and the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) program--engage professional and citizen volunteers in rare species monitoring, habitat management, invasive species monitoring and control, reintroduction and augmentation projects, and long-term conservation planning. These innovative and award-winning programs work closely with Natural Heritage offices and with conservation organizations in all six New England states. The Herbert J. and Esther M. Atkinson, and the Lovejoy Conservation Internships offer a range of learning opportunities in field actions tha