Kansas Native Plant Society

04/08/2026

Kansas Plant Farm is a private backyard family-owned nursery and display garden. Nestled on an acre of land in the central west Lawrence, the nursery was established in 2005 by Ryan Domnick. Surrounding the front and East side of the residence are display gardens with many types of plants ranging fr...

04/07/2026

04/04/2026

April has been designated as National Native Plant Month across the US to inspire awareness of native plants in all ecoregions across the country.

It's official: April 2026 is National Native Plant Month!

As a supporting organization in all six New England states, Native Plant Trust is pleased to spread the word. "National recognition of native plants underscores their importance in supporting all life on this planet—bees and butterflies, song birds and salamanders, and fish and mammals, including human beings," says Native Plant Trust CEO Tim Johnson. "By highlighting and celebrating the unique flora of our country, flora that adapted and evolved into a dynamic, diverse, and resilient web of life that sustain our economy and heal our souls, we offer the opportunity for all citizens to deepen their relationship with the natural world and create a path to reversing climate change and protecting the ecosystems that nurture humanity."

Thanks to Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS, lead sponsor) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI, bipartisan cosponsor) for spearheading this year's congressional resolution. For more information about Native Plant Month, visit https://nationalnativeplantmonth.org/

Image: 2026 Native Plant Month logo showing grand oak (Quercus macrocarpa)

04/04/2026

📖 It is almost time to pick our summer Kansas Forest Service Book Club book! To join the group and vote on our summer pick, sign up today:
https://buff.ly/rTdHPxV

04/04/2026

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our 2nd Annual Haskell Wetlands Day in Historical Tecumseh Hall on April 10th!

Mark your calendars! We are gearing up for another wonderful day with the community. More information will be released soon.

Stay tuned!

04/03/2026

🌿 Exciting news from the Olathe North Geoscience Academy! They’re hosting the two-part “Landscaping for Water Conservation Series” at Olathe North High School (600 E. Prairie St., Olathe).

💧 Rain Barrel Workshop – Saturday, April 25

Sessions: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m.
Learn how rain barrels can help capture and reuse stormwater in your yard. Geoscience students will guide you in constructing and installing your own rain barrel.
Bonus: Participants get a free rain barrel to take home!
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A49A9AB2DA1FA7-63193002-2026 #/

🌱 Rain Garden Workshop – Tuesday, April 28 | 6–8 p.m.

Learn how native plants with deep roots can keep stormwater out of storm drains, protecting our streams and rivers.
Bonus: 20 participants will receive a rain garden kit with plants, mulch, and peat moss!
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A49A9AB2DA1FA7-63188566-2026 #/

Have questions? Email [email protected]
or call 913-780-7140.

💡 Want to dive even deeper into green living, sustainable gardening, and practical water-saving tips? Don’t miss the Healthy Yards Expo on April 11th — it’s your chance to learn from experts, try hands-on activities, and get inspired to make your yard healthier and more sustainable! Learn more here: https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/programs/lawn-garden/special-events/healthy-yards-expo/

04/03/2026

Do you want to be part of a citizen science project that supports the monarch butterfly population? 🦋🐛

Kansas Wildlife Federation is looking for participants to grow and observe milkweed plants, sharing their data so scientists can improve monarch habitat research. More info at this link: https://kansaswildlifefederation.org/programs/kansas_for_milkweed/

This is a project of the Kansas wildlife Federation, NOT Dyck Arboretum. Please direct your questions to KWF. And go follow them on their page for more citizen science opportunities! Kansas Wildlife Federation

04/02/2026

Consider this your invitation to Bumble Bees 101!

There are nearly 50 species of bumble bees in North America, and there’s a lot to learn about them. In this webinar, we will be exploring how bumble bees live their lives, what threats they are facing, and what you can do to help!

While this webinar is directed toward our Bumble Bee Atlas volunteers, everyone is welcome to join!

APRIL 13
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET

Register now for this free event ➡ https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/pages/2026-ecology-conservation-webinar~d86a6bbffb31485a89240310b839d507

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

04/02/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖 - 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐌𝐎 The Missouri Prairie Foundation will hold a native plant sale on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vendors selling native plants and native plant products include City Roots Nursery, Gaylena's Garden, Leaf&Sky, Missouri Wildflowers Nursery, Ozark Soul Native Plants, and Sow Wild Natives.

Though “Early birds” who arrive prior to 10 a.m. will be asked to wait until the advertised start time to begin browsing product selections and making purchases, everyone may pre-order plants and have their orders ready for pick up at the event if they desire! Find pre-order details and more on our event webpage here: https://ow.ly/cgg350YBQv9

04/02/2026

April is the last month to order conservation trees for the spring, and that is no joke! Many shrubs and deciduous trees are still available, along with some evergreen species.

As a reminder, our headhouse is under construction, which will interrupt our sales schedule:
🍂 Fall 2026: No conservation tree sale due to construction.

🪻 Spring 2027: Sale will resume with bareroot stock only. Containerized evergreens (conifers) will not be available this season.

🌲 Fall 2027: We expect to offer containerized deciduous trees and shrubs, but no conifer species will be available at this time.

Now is a great time to stock up on trees. Order now: https://buff.ly/QzLi7By