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
2017 KNPS Annual Wildflower Weekend
Upcoming Events
- Honeysuckle Warriors at Hidden Valley Camp - Lawrence, KS on Wed, Jan 15th
- KNPS 2020 Winter Board Meeting - Breakfast - Prairie Walk - Emporia, KS on Sat, Jan 25th
- 3 Mile Walk in the Lawrence Nature Park - Lawrence, KS on Sat, Jan 25th
- Kansas Bird Populations and Distributions - Hesston, KS on Tue, Jan 28th
- Champion Trees of the Overland Park Arboretum - Overland Park, KS on Wed, Jan 29th
- Native Plant School: Trees, Shrubs and Vines of Kansas - Hesston, KS on Sat, Feb 1st
- The Healing Garden: In a Pot or a Plot - Baldwin City (closer to Lawrence than Ba, KS on Sat, Feb 15th
- Angelou Ezeilo: Engage, Connect, Protect: Empowering Diverse Youth as Environmental Leaders - Lawrence, KS on Thu, Feb 20th
Native Plant Member Gallery
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American bellflower (Campanula americana) by Emmett Sullivan in Cherokee County, KS
