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.
GREAT NEWS!! The newest Oklahoma Native Plant Record, Volume 23 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.
Say hello to the ONPS Officers for 2025-2027.
President - Shalini Chitturi
Vice President - Juliette Hulen
Secretary - Carol Smith
Treasurer - Mary Korthase
Past-President - Patrick Bell
Directors at Large
Joe Roberts and Andrea Schultz-Farriester (2026),
Donna Horton and Jamie Rucker (2027),
Debbie Drinko and Connie Scothorn (2028)
Upcoming Events & Activities
Note: Starting January 2026 the Northeast Chapter will be meeting monthly
December 19 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
January 1 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program by (TBA). Location at OCU Dawson-Loeffler Building, Room 208, OKC.
January 5 - NE Chapter meeting, 6:30pm socializing and 7:00pm program (TBA). Location at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S Peoria Ave. We will be in the mansion Ballroom with an operational elevator.
January 16 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
February 2 - NE Chapter meeting, 6:30pm socializing and 7:00pm program (TBA). Location at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S Peoria Ave. We will be in the mansion Ballroom with an operational elevator.
February 5 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program by (TBA). Location at OCU Dawson-Loeffler Building, Room 208, OKC.
February 20 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
March 2 - NE Chapter meeting, 6:30pm socializing and 7:00pm program (TBA). Location at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S Peoria Ave. We will be in the mansion Ballroom with an operational elevator.
March 5 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program by (TBA). Location at OCU Dawson-Loeffler Building, Room 208, OKC.
March 20 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
April 2 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program by (TBA). Location at OCU Dawson-Loeffler Building, Room 208, OKC.
April 6 - NE Chapter meeting, 6:30pm socializing and 7:00pm program (TBA). Location at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S Peoria Ave. We will be in the mansion Ballroom with an operational elevator.
April 17 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
Watch here for exciting activities in 2026.
We'd love to hear your ideas on improving and continuing our purpose to encourage the study, protection, propagation, appreciation and use of Oklahoma’s native plants.
***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)
Typically the 1st Monday of every month, except 2nd Monday in September at the Tulsa Garden Center, in the Ballroom, 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa. Doors open at 6:30pm for socializing and seed swap (if you’ve got ‘em); presentations begin at 7:00pm.
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.
