2026 Stan Hudson Research Grant Awardees

2026 Hudson Grants Awarded The Hudson Fund committee is happy to announce two awardees of the Stan Hudson Research Grant in 2026. The grant honors the late H. Stanton Hudson (1921–2002), a long time member of the Missouri Native Plant … Continue reading

Missouri Native Plant Society Annual Awards

Award nominations due May 15th The MONPS Awards Committee seeks nominations of people who have supported the preservation of Missouri’s flora. MONPS offers five awards: Erna Eisendrath Memorial Education Award, recognizing individuals who, through teaching, writing, or other activity have … Continue reading

MONPS Awards Presentation

Two of Missouri Native Plant Society’s highest awards were presented to very deserving recipients at the Missouri Botanical Symposium on November 7. Julian Steyermark Award The Julian Steyermark Award, given to an individual/s who has/have made outstanding contributions to any … Continue reading

2025 Stan Hudson Research Grant Awardees

2025 Hudson Grants Awarded Stan Hudson Research Grants, awarded annually by MONPS, assist college and university students with funding for research projects relating to Missouri native plants. The grant program honors the late H. Stanton Hudson (1921-2002). This year, two … Continue reading

Just a note to inform the membership that MONPS’ first President, Jon Hawker, died in his home of Clarkdale, AZ, one day short of his 79th birthday. Jon served as President from the founding of the Society in June of … Continue reading