Oklahoma Native Plant Society

The Oklahoma Native Plant Society is a conservation-focused organization dedicated to encouraging the study, protection, propagation, appreciation, and use of Oklahoma's native plants. Based in Tulsa, ONPS operates through regional chapters in Northeast and Central Oklahoma, hosting monthly educational meetings featuring graduate researchers and plant ecology experts, along with seasonal plant walks and field trips. The organization publishes the Gaillardia newsletter and the Oklahoma Native Plant Record, while maintaining partnerships with institutions like Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma to advance native plant research and stewardship. Through events like the annual Wonders of Wildflowers festival, seed swaps, and community plant walks, ONPS engages residents in native plant conservation and helps transform yards into wildlife-friendly spaces that support pollinators and local ecosystems.