Native plants are the foundation of our ecosystems
We are on a mission to save the native plants and natural habitats that make the West Kootenay unique. KNPS connects people, plants, and place through science, education and restoration.
Respect
native plants; they need our help
Habitat destruction and climate change threaten the plants that make the West Kootenay special.
Protect
natural habitats with native plants
Preserving native plant habitat in wild areas is essential to support a full range of biodiversity.
Connect
with native plants in your yard
Restoring nature, protecting plants and pollinators, nurturing wildlife—these can all be done by you when you garden with native plants.
Upcoming Events
Pollination Pathway Fall Stewardship Series
Fall into action with the Pollination Pathway Stewardship Series! Get your hands dirty, learn about native plant care, and help us “put the plants to bed” for winter. Join us this September and October for a 4-part volunteer series focused on hands-on stewardship....
International Monarch Monitoring Blitz
Join the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz! Help track Monarchs and Milkweed in your area, no experience needed, just curiosity and a love for nature. Your observations can support real conservation efforts! Find out how here:...