The Kentucky Native Plant Society was founded in 1986 for everyone interested in the native plants and wildflowers of Kentucky. Plants are essential to both the well-being of our Commonwealth’s natural ecosystems and our enjoyment of its unique environment. With members in Kentucky and neighboring states, the Kentucky Native Plant Society is a leader in promoting education about, appreciation for, and conservation of our native flora.
Purpose
The purpose of the Kentucky Native Plant Society is to serve as a medium of fellowship and information exchange among botanists, both amateur and professional, to promote conservation of native plants and natural plant communities of Kentucky, to promote public education in botanical science, and to encourage botanical research in Kentucky.
Goals
- To serve as the Kentucky native plant education resource
- To support native plant research
- To support efforts to identify and protect endangered, threatened, and rare native plant species
- To promote appreciation of the biodiversity of native plant ecosystems
- To encourage the appropriate use of native plants