KNPS
The Kansas Native Plant Society (KNPS) educates the public about the indigenous plants of Kansas - wildflowers, grasses, trees and others - found in our prairies, woodlands, wetlands, and gardens. Learn more about us.
Membership
One of the best ways to learn about Kansas plants is to join KNPS. Some of our favorite benefits are the quarterly newsletter, the wildflower events, and connecting with other members. Learn more about membership.
News
March 2008: More County Wildflower Tours announced for June of 2008
This year KNPS is working for the first time with Coffey County on their wildflower tour scheduled for May 31st. The tour area will be near New Strawn north of Burlington and will be followed by a free cookout lunch. The county wide wildflower tours are an excellent opportunity to view and learn about wildflowers in the company of other wildflower enthusiasts and educators. ...More Info
February 2008: Resources page updated with more publications
Our resources page has been updated to include publications on plant identification, landscaping with wildflowers, buffalo grass lawns, prescribed burns, native grass establishment, prairie restoration, brush control, native haymeadow management, rangeland weed management, and conservation tree planting. ...More Info
February 2008: 2008 Annual Wildflower Weekend announced
The Annual Wildflower Weekend (AWW) of the Kansas Native Plant Society will take place in Hays, Kansas on October 3-5, 2008. The theme this year is "Ethnobotany - cultural uses of native plants". ...More Info
January 2008: State Grass initiative: Little Bluestem runs for State Grass Title
The symbols that represent Kansas, such as the State Flower, the Annual Sunflower, and the State Tree, the Cottonwood, teach our children about the place where they live. Kansas is a grassland ecosystem, yet we do not have a State Grass. ...More Info
January 2008: 2008 Wildflower of the Year announced
Fringed Puccoon is named Wildflower of the Year for 2008 ...More Info
January 2008: Mary A. Bancroft Memorial Scholarship request for proposals 2008
The Kansas Native Plant Society is accepting applications for a $1,000 scholarship in support of graduate student research that enhances our understanding of native plant species or their ecosystems and conservation....More Info
January 2008: How to Host a Wildflower Tour Guide is updated for 2008
The Kansas Native Plant Society has updated this guide for 2008 based on public comments. Many counties in Kansas host wildflower/pasture tours to educated the public about the value of our native prairies. Hosting a tour is an excellent way to bring visitors to your county and help the local economy....More Info
January 2008: Plant Identification Booklet and CD Now Available
At the Annual Wildflower Weekend in September, a few copies of the new KNPS publication Resources for Learning and Teaching Plant Identification were available for those at the meeting. ...More Info
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