About KNPS
KNPS members exploring the Red Hills at the 2014 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.
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
Winter Tree ID Walk
Upcoming Events
- Winter Ecological Restoration Workday - Ogg Prairie - Shawnee Mission Park, KS on Sat, Feb 28th
- Prescribed Fire Planning School #2 of 3 - Minneapolis, KS on Wed, Mar 4th
- Sedgwick County Prescribed Burn Workshop - Viola, KS on Thu, Mar 5th
- Konza Prairie New Docent Training - Manhattan, KS on Sat, Mar 7th
- Prescribed Fire Planning School #3 of 3 - Salina, KS on Mon, Mar 9th
- 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
Native Plant Member Gallery
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American columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) by Craig Freeman in Jefferson County, KS
News & Updates
- KNPS Decal added to Store (Feb 22)
- Public Gardens updated (Feb 22)
- Plant/Wildflower Galleries updated (Feb 22)
- Committees updated (Feb 22)
- Member Plant Gallery image added (Feb 19)
- 2015 Wildflower of the Year: Spider Milkweed added (Feb 18)
- Board of Directors History updated (Feb 9)
- Board of Directors image added (Feb 9)
- Plant & Seed Sources updated (Feb 1)
- Resources updated (Feb 1)
- 26 events added in January (Jan 31)
- Fall 2014 Newsletter added (Jan 29)
- 2014 AWW Gallery added (Jan 29)
- Committees updated (Jan 28)
- 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
