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September 2008: The 2008 AWW (Annual Wildflower Event) will be in Hays, KS on October 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
The theme this year is “Ethnobotany – cultural uses of native plants”. Highlights of the weekend include our silent auction and photo contest, as well as the following.
- Presentation: “Native medicinal plants of the prairie”
- Presentation: “Dyeing wool with native plants”
- Tour Site 1 Private Ranch north of Hays: Site of Echinacea study
- Tour Site 2 Cedar Bluff Reservoir - Wildlife Area - Bluffs
- Tour Site 3 Wilson Reservoir – Lucas Park - Rocktown Natural Area
May 2008: June is proclaimed Kansas Native Plant Appreciation Month by Governor Sebelius
Governor Kathleen Sebelius has proclaimed June as Kansas Native Plant Appreciation Month! The Governor's proclamation urges all citizens to join in the observance of Kansas Native Plant Appreciation Month by enjoying, appreciating, and celebrating our floral diversity and taking advantage of the opportunities to learn more about our native plants, their habitats, and how to protect them. ...More Info
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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