About KNPS
KNPS members exploring Snyder Ranch at the 2012 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
Old Military Trail Wildflower Walk
Upcoming Events
- Topeka Nature Walk - Topeka, KS on Thu, May 23rd
- KLT's Annual Akin Prairie Wildflower Walk - Lawrence, KS on Sat, May 25th
- Rock Springs Wildflower Walk - Junction City, KS on Sat, Jun 1st
- Medicinal Plants used by the Military - Fort Scott, KS on Sat, Jun 1st
- Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, Spring Wildflower Tour #1 of 2 - Canton, KS on Sat, Jun 1st
- Hidden Valley Trail Maintenance - Lawrence, KS on Sat, Jun 1st
- Konza Prairie Annual Wildflower Walk - Manhattan, KS on Sun, Jun 2nd
- Earth Partnership for Schools Summer Institute - Hesston, KS on Mon, Jun 3rd
Native Plant Member Gallery
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American columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) by Craig Freeman in Jefferson County, KS
News & Updates
- Newsletter Index updated (May 13)
- 7 events added in April (May 1)
- Meeting Minutes updated (Apr 29)
- Frequently Asked Questions updated (Apr 27)
- Kansas Endemic Plants added (Apr 27)
- January 2013 Newsletter added (Apr 22)
- Little Blue Story Conclusion updated (Apr 19)
- Native Plant Member Gallery image added (Apr 10)
- 10 events added in March (Apr 1)
- Native Plant Member Gallery images added (Mar 30)
- Newsletter History updated (Mar 27)
- 2013 Brochure added (Mar 3)
- 22 events added in February (Mar 1)
- Board Minutes added (Feb 25)
- Newsletter Index updated (Feb 25)
- Kansas State Grass: Little Bluestem Facts added (Feb 22)
- Kansas State Flower: Sunflower Facts added (Feb 22)
- Kansas State Tree: Cottonwood Facts added (Feb 22)
- Plant & Seed Sources updated (Feb 12)
- 31 Events added in January (Feb 1)
- Archived Updates
