Donate to Help Educate and Advocate for Idaho’s Native Plants
Help KNPS (Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society) teach our youth about native plants and habitats in order to be good stewards of our local environment.
Your support of the KNPS youth programs will enable us to enhance the development of materials for our arboretum classes and in school curriculum.
“As a donor and active KNPS member, I appreciate and support the KNPS educational focus. KNPS offers free monthly programs, facilitates Spring Tree Tours for Third Grade classes, and provides weekly outdoor family activities during June and July. This is all in addition to caring for and maintaining the KNPS Arboretum. KNPS educational activities enrich awareness of and responsibility for continued care of our surroundings.”
-Mary Toland
We are so lucky to have a space in our town for children and the community to explore and learn about native plants and trees. The third graders who have the opportunity to participate in the Tree Tours walk away with exciting new knowledge that they often go home and share, bringing their families back and giving them their own "tour". My students especially love doing tree rubbings, learning about pine cones and needles, and exploring with a purpose in the scavenger hunt!
-Jamie, Washington Elementary
“We are happy to support KNPS! It fosters a connection to our local plant community and provides a way to learn about the plants that call this part of Idaho “home.” Whether it is attending the always-interesting Saturday morning presentations, getting your hands dirty at the Arboretum, or helping out at the annual native plant sale, these are just a few ways to join with others who appreciate the importance of supporting our local flora.”
- Ron Mamajek and Denise Zembryki
“The Tree Tours have been such a valuable experience for my students. They provide a hands-on opportunity to connect classroom learning to the natural world, deepening students’ understanding of ecosystems, plant life, and the importance of environmental stewardship. My students come away engaged, curious, and inspired, and it’s always a highlight at the end of our school year. Thank you for continuing to support such meaningful opportunities for students!”
- Shantelle, Northside Elementary