2014 Annual Wildflower Weekend (AWW)
Wildflower enthusiasts from across Kansas will converge on Pratt, Kansas, September 19-20-21, for the KNPS's 36th Annual Wildflower Weekend. The meeting will be a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the native plants in and around Pratt.
- Friday afternoon: Tour the Pollinator Garden at Kansas Wildlife and Parks in Pratt, visit sites near Sun City
- Friday evening: Dinner at Busters Bar & Grill in Sun City.
- Saturday morning: Annual Meeting, Kansas Grass Presentation, Penstemon Presentation, Awards Presentations, Photo Contest, and Silent Auction at Pratt Community College. Lunch at cafeteria.
- Saturday afternoon: Tour Red Hills sites south of Pratt
- Saturday evening: Dinner at Club D'Est in Pratt
- Sunday morning: Tour the Hamm Prairie near Pratt and another location in the Pratt area.
The public is encouraged to attend.
About KNPS
KNPS members exploring Buffalo Hill Prairie at the 2013 Annual Wildflower Weekend
KNPS encourages awareness and appreciation of the native plants of Kansas in their habitats and in our landscapes by promoting education, stewardship, and scientific knowledge. Learn more About Us.
Native Plants
Kansas native plants are indigenous to Kansas and include wildflowers, forbs, grasses, sedges, rushes, trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, mosses, and others. They are found in our prairies, woodlands, wetlands, and gardens. Learn more about the Definition of Native Plants.
Membership
One of the best ways to learn about Kansas plants is to join KNPS. Some of our members' favorite benefits are the quarterly Newsletter, the wildflower Events, and connecting with other members. Learn more about Membership.
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Past Events
Coombs Prairie Restoration Tour
Upcoming Events
- Mid-/Shortgrass Range School - Scott City, KS on Tue, Aug 5th
- Tallgrass Range School - Elmdale, KS on Tue, Aug 19th
- Fall Wildflower Tour at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge #1 of 2 - Canton, KS on Sat, Aug 30th
- Fall FloraKansas Plant Sale - Hesston, KS on Thu, Sep 4th
- Fall Wildflower Tour at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge #2 of 2 - Canton, KS on Sat, Sep 6th
- Tuttle Creek Lake Fall Wildflower Walk - Manhattan, KS on Sat, Sep 13th
- Allegawaho Park Prairie Walk - Council Grove, KS on Sat, Sep 20th
- Invasive Plant Thugs - Paola, KS on Thu, Sep 25th
Native Plant Member Gallery
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American columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) by Craig Freeman in Jefferson County, KS
News & Updates
- Spring 2014 Newsletter added (Jul 24)
- Spring Board Meeting Minutes added (Jul 24)
- 11 events added in June (Jul 1)
- Newsletter Index updated (Jun 25)
- 8 events added in May (Jun 1)
- Recommended Books updated (May 7)
- 13 events added in April (May 1)
- Winter 2014 Newsletter added (Apr 28)
- 15 events added in March (Apr 1)
- 2014 AWW Dates & Location announced (Mar 24)
- Newsletter Index updated (Mar 10)
- 2014 KNPS Brochure added (Mar 10)
- 22 events added in February (Mar 1)
- Archived Updates
