Oklahoma Native Plant Society facts for kids
| Formation | 1986 |
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| Headquarters | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
The Oklahoma Native Plant Society is a group that helps people learn about, protect, and enjoy the natural plants of Oklahoma. It was started in 1986. This society wants everyone to understand how important native plants are. They also teach how to help these plants grow and thrive.
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What the Society Does
The Oklahoma Native Plant Society organizes many fun activities. They lead field trips where you can explore nature and see wildflowers up close. Each spring, they hold a special wildflower workshop. Here, you can learn all about different types of wildflowers. They also have a photo contest for wildflower pictures.
The Gaillardia Newsletter
The society publishes a newsletter four times a year. It is called The Gaillardia. This newsletter tells members about upcoming events. It also has interesting stories and articles about wildflowers.
Color Oklahoma Project
The society also supports a project called Color Oklahoma. This project helps make Oklahoma's highways more beautiful. They do this by planting wildflowers along the roads. They also help protect the wildflowers that are already growing there naturally.
Working with Invasive Plants
The Oklahoma Native Plant Society works with another group. This group is called the Oklahoma Invasive Plant Council. Together, they teach people about invasive plants. Invasive plants are non-native plants that can harm local ecosystems. They help control these harmful plants from spreading across Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Native Plant Record
Since 2001, the Oklahoma Native Plant Society has published a yearly scientific publication. It is called The Oklahoma Native Plant Record. This publication shares important research and information about native plants.
