The Oklahoma Native Plant Society
Our mission is to raise awareness and deepen understanding of Oklahoma’s ecosystems and to promote the preservation and propagation of our beautiful and essential native flora.
The newest Oklahoma Native Plant Record, Volume 22 is now available to order. Complete the online form: Order form or use the printed form in the Summer Gaillardia.
Watch archived videos, meetings and presentations, including Doug Tallamy's talk, by clicking here.
Oct 4-6 - The Annual Meeting at Roman Nose State Park in conjunction with the Oklahoma Academy of Science (OAS) was a great success. Watch for stories of what you missed in the Winter Gaillardia, coming your way in December.
T.O.N.Y. Tour 2025 Early Sign Up!
Tour Oklahoma 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 delicous local food trucks at the final stop - Rollingwood Park!
May 24, 2025 from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Tickets are $8 in advance. $10 the day of.
Upcoming Events & Activities
Oct 18 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
Nov 2 - NE Chapter informational booth at "Leave No Trace Fun Run" at Brush Creek Park, Keystone Dam
Nov 7 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program at OCU Dawson-Loeffler Building, Room 208, OKC. Sam O'Dell, a graduate student at the University of Oklahoma, will present his research on the pollen used of bumble bees.
Nov 15 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
Dec 2 - NE Chapter at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S Peoria Ave, in the Helmerich Center. Doors open at 6:30pm for socializing with the program starting at 7:00pm. Cheryl Cheadle as our guest speaker, giving a presentation about the Blue Thumb Project. Cheryl works for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. She is a Volunteer Coordinator and manages the Blue Thumb Water Quality Education Program.
Dec 5 - Central Chapter meeting, 6:30 socializing and 7:00pm program at OCU Dawson-Loeffler Building, Room 208, OKC.
Dec 20 - Fabulous Wildflower Fridays 5:30pm casual, at Panera Bread, 5601 E 41st St, Tulsa
***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. Watch for impromptu field trips when the weather is just right.
