ONPN Fall Native Plant Festival
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as we celebrate native plants and the people who love them. This year, we’re excited to announce a new, larger venue: The MAC at Mitch Park, located at 2733 Marilyn Williams Dr, Edmond, OK. With ample parking and more space for vendors, it’s the perfect place to grow our festival community!
Festival Theme: “Hands on Native Plants”
This year’s theme reflects our many hands-on presentations and opportunities for learning and exploration.
Event Schedule
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Early Plant Shopping!
Shop a wide variety of native plants and other merchandise from your favorite vendors. Vendors will remain available throughout the day until 3:00 p.m.11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Free Educational Sessions
Learn from expert speakers and native plant professionals during engaging indoor and outdoor presentations.
Educational Presentations
11:00 a.m. – Keynote Speaker: Aaron Cain
“Establishing Native Plants in Challenging Conditions”
Aaron is the Parks Crew Manager for Westside Edmond Parks. His team is responsible for planting, soil amendments, bed maintenance, and managing native grasslands and trees. This informative indoor presentation will be a great start to the afternoon sessions.
12:00 p.m. – Guided Native Plant Hike with Sean Washington
Explore the natural area west of The MAC—an unmowed section of land that has become a haven for native plant and animal species. Sean Washington, a naturalist, science communicator, and founder/president of The Young Naturalist’s Club, will guide the hike and provide species identification and ecological insights.
1:00 p.m. – Wetland Bed Demonstration with Aaron Cain
Join Aaron outdoors for a live demonstration on wetland bed installation and plant selection, continuing the hands-on theme of the festival.
2:00 p.m. – Upland Prairie Demo with Marilyn Stewart
Marilyn Stewart of Wild Things Nursery (Seminole, OK) will present a hands-on session focused on upland prairie plants. Marilyn and her husband Ken have spent over 20 years helping Oklahomans grow beautiful native landscapes. Don’t miss this opportunity to wish her well in her recent retirement!
Additional Activities
Throughout the day, join in the Virtual BioBlitz at Mitch Park! Open to all ages, this interactive event encourages participants to document plant and animal species they find around the park. (Details provided below.)
We look forward to seeing you at this inspiring day full of plants, people, and hands-on learning. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to native plants, there’s something for everyone!
Native Plant and other Commercial Vendors
All Tomorrow’s Prairies
Blue House Urban Farm
Duck Creek Farms
Frogfruit Fruit Gardening Consulting
Johnston Seed
Lia’s Garden
Mann’s Greenhouses/Pollinators and Prairies
Mekong Spice
Midwest Propagation Nursery
Minick Materials
Native Plants OKC
Northeast Farmer’s Market
Oklahoma Wildflower Market
Owl Creek Farm
Prairie Flora Company
Prairie Wind Nursery
Sanctuary Gardens
Sustainable Gardening Solutions
Taco Empire
Tinroof Studios
Wild Roots
Special thanks to our Event Sponsors:
Oklahoma Native Plant Network
City of Edmond
CLS and Associates
Midwest Propagation Nursery
Native Plants
Okies for Monarchs
Oklahoma Native Plant Society
Monarchs in the Park
Monarchs in the Park Festival exists to educate and celebrate with the citizens of Norman the value of the migration of the monarch butterfly. The FIFTH ANNUAL festival will feature native plant sales, games and crafts, pollinator and gardening experts, demonstrations, food trucks, and a special pollinator parade for the whole family.
For more information visit: https://www.normanok.gov/monarchs-park
ONPN Plant Sale at Oxley Nature Center
More information to come! Excited to have our first ONPN native plant sale in Tulsa.
Okies for Monarchs Native Plant Sale and Pollinator Party
Native Plant & Pollinator Party
October 11th, 11:30am - 3:30 pm
Hey Southeastern Oklahoma! Okies for Monarchs is coming to you on Saturday, October 11 to ask for your help to save the monarchs and our other pollinator friends! We will be in Calera at the Choctaw Cultural Center from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm with native wildflowers and milkweed for sale. Additionally, we will have experts on hand to answer your questions and provide presentations that are full of helpful knowledge and useful tips for your monarch-saving adventures! And not only that, we’ll also have FREE MILKWEED* at the Okies for Monarchs booth.
Confirmed Vendors:
Okies for Monarchs
OG&E
Oklahoma Native Plant Network
Oklahoma Native Plant Society
Sanctuary Gardens
Mann's Greenhouses
Johnston Seed
ONPN Professionals Growers Workshop
Join Us for the 2nd Annual ONPN Grower’s Workshop!
The Oklahoma Native Plant Network (ONPN) is thrilled to invite you to our second annual Grower’s Workshop! This all-day event will bring together native plant enthusiasts, growers, and experts for a series of engaging and informative presentations tailored to growers of all scales.
We’ve assembled an outstanding lineup of experienced professionals who will share practical insights and proven strategies across a range of topics essential to native plant production and ecological horticulture.
Featured Speakers & Topics:
Natasha Thomas-North
Growing Center Manager, Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries (Baldwin, KS)
Natasha will discuss operating a large-scale, ecologically driven nursery. Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries operates five facilities, employs over 100 staff, and works on restoration projects in 38 states. Their commitment to using locally sourced seed genotypes sets a national standard for restoration nursery practices.
Elia Woods
ONPN Co-Founder & Owner, Lia’s Garden (Oklahoma City, OK)
Elia will present on climate-friendly greenhouse design, highlighting three alternative heating systems: compost, climate batteries, and thermal mass. She’ll also showcase her DIY germination chambers and offer guidance on building your own low-energy propagation systems—ideal for growers from hobbyists to professionals.
Bill Farris
ONPN Co-Founder & Owner, Prairie Wind Nursery (Noble, OK)
Bill will share strategies for effective seed stratification and techniques to overcome challenging vernalization requirements for native species.
Cedric Leblanc
Owner, Sanctuary Gardens (Norman, OK)
Cedric will delve into propagation techniques using soft tissue and hardwood cuttings, as well as divisions. He’ll explain when cloning is most appropriate and why, offering valuable advice for optimizing plant reproduction.
Susan Chambers
ONPN Co-Founder & Owner, Rose Rock Landscape and Design (Midwest City, OK)
Susan will present the results of native grass germination trials and explore the differences between germination-specific and general-purpose growing media.
Registration:
Nonmember – $150.00
ONPN Member – $100.00
-10 Scholarships Available - Email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com and tell us why you would like to attend and your current favorite Oklahoma Native Plant.
Contact Jordan Gee for additional information 918-855-3744.
Whether you’re a backyard grower, nursery owner, or restoration professional, this workshop offers something for everyone interested in advancing native plant production in Oklahoma.
2nd Annual ONPN Native Plant Festival in Oklahoma City
Native plant market showcasing OK native plant nurseries, landscape architects and professional garden designers. Additionally, a day full of free talks centered around “Gardening for Wildlife” given by industry professionals. OSU Oklahoma County Extension Center located at 2500 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111.
ONPN Monthly Meeting
Open to all ONPN members. The first 30 minutes of each meeting is dedicated to an educational presentation or discussion followed by our monthly business meeting. For more information about attending an ONPN meeting, please email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com.
ONPN Monthly Meeting
Open to all ONPN members. The first 30 minutes of each meeting is dedicated to an educational presentation or discussion followed by our monthly business meeting. For more information about attending an ONPN meeting, please email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com.
ONPN Professional Growers Workshop
The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University
Horticulture Education Center
3300 W. 6th Street, (south entrance)
Stillwater, OK 74078
ONPN Monthly Meeting
Open to all ONPN members. The first 30 minutes of each meeting is dedicated to an educational presentation or discussion followed by our monthly business meeting. For more information about attending an ONPN meeting, please email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com.
ONPN Monthly Meeting
Professional Members Meeting beginning at 6:00 PM at the Oklahoma County Extension conference room, 2500 NE 63rd St. OKC 73111.
OK Monarch Society Launch Party
Anthem Brewing
908 SW 4th St
Oklahoma City, OK
http://okmonarchsociety.org/events
ONPN at the Tulsa Audubon Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour + Plant Sale
ONPN will have a booth at the 31st Annual Tulsa Audubon Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour and Plant Sale. Many ONPN professional members will have booths and will be selling native plants.
ONPN Monthly Meeting
Open to all ONPN members. The first 30 minutes of each meeting is dedicated to an educational presentation or discussion followed by our monthly business meeting. For more information about attending an ONPN meeting, please email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com.
ONPN at OKC Beautiful’s Earth Fest
Celebrate Earth Day with the community! Earth Fest will have vendors, live music, classes, giveaways, and more.
ONPN at the 35th Annual Sand Springs Herbal Affair
ONPN will have a booth at the 35th Annual Sand Springs Herbal Affair. A number of ONPN Professional Members will be attending and selling native plants
ONPN Monthly Meeting
Open to all ONPN members. The first 30 minutes of each meeting is dedicated to an educational presentation or discussion followed by our monthly business meeting. For more information about attending an ONPN meeting, please email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com.
STASH + ONPN
Want to have the best garden on the block? Want to learn more about beneficial plants? Join Oklahoma Native Plant Network for Norman's first annual Native Plant Festival! This event features a dozen plant vendors and local non-profits along with food trucks and live music for a celebration of local plants.
Find affordable varieties that benefit pollinators, Oklahoma-native plants, herbs, beautiful perennials, ground covers, and tropicals. Plants that flourish in the shade or sun— truly something for every garden! 🌞🌱
Pollinators need our help, and native plants are what they feed off of best. Invite your friends + family and come see us this Saturday April 13th from 10-4pm at 412 E Main St in Downtown Norman.
This festival is Free and all are welcome.
ONPN Monthly Meeting
Open to all ONPN members. The first 30 minutes of each meeting is dedicated to an educational presentation or discussion followed by our monthly business meeting. For more information about attending an ONPN meeting, please email oklahomanativeplantnetwork@gmail.com.