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.
Mark your calendar for the
2025 ONPS Annual Meeting
at Camp Wah Shah She
October 3-5, 2025
Watch for more information coming soon.
America celebrates its 250th Anniversary in 2026 and your non-profit organization can be part of the celebration by helping the Oklahoma Native Plant Society (ONPS) plant 2 pounds of wildflower seeds in all 77 Oklahoma counties.
See how on the form: Celebrate America with Wildflowers
Upcoming Events & Activities
August 7 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program by Zach DuFran, will present about the moths of Oklahoma and their relationships to native plants. 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 by Micah Friedman, Central Chapter Chair, on Plant Identification: Taxonomy and Dichotomous Keys. In the first half of the meeting he will give a presentation about plant taxonomy and using dichotomous keys. The second half will be a hands-on workshop on keying out the five different species of Venus' looking-glass (Triodanis) found in Oklahoma. 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.
September 13 - ONPS Booth at the Monarch Butterfly Day 10:00-5:00 at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur. (contact Juliette Hulen at juliettehulen@gmail.com to help man the booth)
September 19 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
September 27 - ONPN Plant Sale 9:00-3:00 at The Mac at Mitch Park, 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive in Edmond. (contact Juliette Hulen at juliettehulen@gmail.com to help man the booth)
September 28 - Monarchs in the Park 11:00-4:00 at Legacy Park, 1898 Legacy Park Drive in Norman. (contact Juliette Hulen at juliettehulen@gmail.com to help man the booth)
October 2 - No Central Chapter meeting, due to the Annual Meeting.
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.
October 11 - OK Monarch Society Southeastern OK Regional Pollinator Party 12:00-4:00 at the Choctaw Cultural Center, 1919 Hina Hanta Way, Calera, OK (south of Durant). (contact Juliette Hulen at juliettehulen@gmail.com to help man the booth)
October 17 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
November 7 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program by Oklahoma State University PhD student, David Kunkle presenting his current plant biology research. Location at OCU Dawson-Loeffler Building, Room 208, OKC.
November 21 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
December 1 - 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.
December 4 - No Central Chapter meeting.
December 19 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
Watch here for exciting activities in 2025 and 2026.
***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.
