About KNPS
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.
Email List
Stay informed by joining our Email List. We send weekly events announcements to all subscribers. You can unsubscribe from the list at anytime.
Past Events
Coombs Prairie Restoration Tour
Upcoming Events
- Kaw Valley Seed Fair - Lawrence, KS on Sat, Feb 14th
- Winter Tree ID Walk - Topeka, KS on Sat, Feb 21st
- Go Native: From Plain to Prairie, Workshop #1 of 3: Preparing for a Restoration - Lawrence, KS on Thu, Feb 26th
- Konza Prairie New Docent Training - Manhattan, KS on Sat, Mar 7th
- Native Plant Seeding Class - Kansas City, KS on Wed, Mar 11th
- Go Native: From Plain to Prairie, Workshop #2 of 3: Conducting a Restoration - Lawrence, KS on Thu, Mar 12th
- Presentation: Wildflowers of the Flint Hills - Bonner Springs, KS on Tue, Mar 17th
- Spring Workday: Clear Bush Honeysuckle along Shunga Creek - Topeka, KS on Wed, Mar 18th
Native Plant Member Gallery
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American columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) by Craig Freeman in Jefferson County, KS
News & Updates
- Member Plant Gallery image added (Jan 25)
- Scholarship Request for Proposals (Jan 9)
- 7 events added in December (Jan 1)
- 2 events added in November (Dec 1)
- 2014 Photo Contest Winners added (Nov 23)
- 2014 AWW Plants Observed added (Nov 17)
- 2014 Non-profit Funding Recipient added (Nov 16)
- 2014 Service Award Recipient added (Nov 16)
- 2014 Landscape Award Recipient added (Nov 15)
- 2014 Botany Award Recipient added (Nov 15)
- 7 events added in October (Nov 1)
- Archived Updates
