The Oklahoma Native Plant Society
The purpose of the Oklahoma Native Plant Society is to encourage the study, protection, propagation, appreciation and use of Oklahoma’s native plants.
The newest Oklahoma Native Plant Record, Volume 22 is available to order. Complete the online form: Order form or use the printed form in the current Gaillardia.
Watch archived videos, meetings and presentations, including Doug Tallamy's talk, by clicking here.
T.O.N.Y. 2025 Sign up!
Tour OKC Native Yards with us!
We've opened up ticket sales early this year. So Save the Date and join the ONPS for an inspiring tour of 5 Oklahoma Native Yards in NW Oklahoma City. There will be various native plant vendors at every leg of the tour and delicious local food trucks at the final stop - Rollingwood Park!
Saturday May 24, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm
Tickets are $8 in advance. $10 the day of.
Mark your calendar for the
2025 ONPS Annual Meeting
at Camp Wah Shah She
October 3-5, 2025
Watch for more information coming soon.
Upcoming Events & Activities
May 24 - Tour Oklahoma Native Yards (T.O.N.Y.) and Plant Sale: A tour of NW OKC yards and vendors showcasing Oklahoma native plants. Sign up here at: T.O.N.Y. ***
June 7 - Plant Walk: Oklahoma River Botany. Join us for a plant walk along the Oklahoma River near downtown OKC. We will meet at 8:45am at Culture Coffee, 1029 NE 6th St, OKC, OK. At 9am, we will caravan to the river to botanize! ***
June 20 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
July 12 - Plant Walk: Plants of Arcadia Lake. We will meet at 9:00am at the Outdoor Education and Training Center, 7401-8489 E 33rd St, Edmond, OK (located on the south side of Arcadia Lake). ***
July 18 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
August 7 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program to be announced. Location at OCU Dawson-Loeffler Building, Room 208, OKC.
August 15 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
September 4 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program to be announced. Location at OCU Dawson-Loeffler Building, Room 208, OKC.
September 8 - NE Chapter at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S Peoria Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm for socializing with the program starting at 7:00pm. We will be in the mansion Ballroom with an operational elevator.
October 2 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program to be announced. Location at OCU Dawson-Loeffler Building, Room 208, OKC.
October 3-5 - ONPS Annual Meeting. This years meeting will be at Camp Wah Shah She near Bartlesville. Watch for more details here and in the Gaillardia.
Watch here for exciting activities in 2025.
***Remember to wear hiking clothes and bring water to our outdoor activities.
Photos submitted by members of The Oklahoma Native Plant Society.
Central Chapter Meetings (Oklahoma City area)
Typically the 1st Thursday of every month at Oklahoma City University (OCU) campus. Doors open at 6:30pm for socializing and seed swap (if you’ve got ‘em); presentations begin at 7:00pm.
NE Chapter Meetings (Tulsa and NE Oklahoma area)
1st Monday in December, March, May, and 2nd Monday in September. 6:30pm Social and 7:00pm Meeting at the Tulsa Garden Center, Ballroom, 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa
Fabulous Wildflower Fridays
Join the Northeast Chapter for Fabulous Wildflower Fridays, every third Friday of each month at 5:30pm at Panera Bread at 41st Street and Hudson Avenue.
Mycology Chapter (NE to Central Oklahoma area)
Watch for impromptu field trips when the weather is just right.
ONPS Board meetings (locations vary)
All are welcome to attend. Meetings are held early February, then during WOW in late Spring, and the Annual Meeting in the Fall.
