https://mdflora.org/fall-conference Maryland Native Plant Society upcoming events Maryland Native Plant Society Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:42:11 GMT Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:42:11 GMT Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT <p>Maryland Native Plant Society 2026 Annual Conference: Diverse Landscape of Maryland's Piedmont and Western Shore</p> <p><strong>Event Co-Sponsors:</strong> University of Maryland Extension and University of Maryland School of Landscape Architecture</p> <p><img src="https://www.mdflora.org/resources/FallConference/fall2026/UME-MNPP-4C-logo.jpg" alt="Co-sposor Logo University of Maryland Extension" title="Co-sposor Logo University of Maryland Extension" border="0" width="200" height="34">&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://www.mdflora.org/resources/FallConference/fall2026/LandscapeArchitecture_logo.jpg" alt="Co-sponsor Logo UMD School of Landscape Architecture" title="Co-sponsor Logo UMD School of Landscape Architecture" border="0" width="265" height="34"></p> <p>The Maryland Native Plant Society's fall conference features speakers and field trips to learn more about our native plants and their habitats. Discover the unique landscapes of Maryland’s Piedmont and Western Coastal Plain from globally rare ecosystems such as magnolia bogs to the resilient and prevalent oak-hickory forests.</p> <p><em>Due to the holidays in September (Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) and several large events at the venue, it was especially difficult to select a date for our annual conference this year. We recognize some members of our community may not be able to join us on the dates we chose and for this we are truly sorry. MNPS treasures our diverse community and wishes to welcome everyone as we explore and celebrate native plants and their habitats. Thank you for understanding and let us know how we can include you in the future. - The MNPS Conference Planning Committee</em></p> <p>Speakers and workshops details coming soon. All who register will be sent information about field trips in late July.</p> <h2>What’s Happening</h2> <h3>Day 1 | Saturday, September 12</h3> <ul> <li>Presentations by distinguished speakers</li> <li>Field trips and workshops, on or relatively near campus</li> <li>Poster session and reception</li> <li>Native plant sale (open 10 AM - 2 PM, public welcome)</li> </ul> <h3><span style="">Saturday, September 12 Evening presentation and dinner</span></h3> <h3><span style="">Day 2 | Sunday, September 13</span></h3> <ul> <li>Field trips across Maryland</li> </ul> https://www.mdflora.org/event-6706811 https://www.mdflora.org/event-6706811 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT <p>Maryland Native Plant Society 2026 Annual Conference: Diverse Landscape of Maryland's Piedmont and Western Shore</p> <p><strong>Event Co-Sponsors:</strong> University of Maryland Extension and University of Maryland School of Landscape Architecture</p> <p><img src="https://www.mdflora.org/resources/FallConference/fall2026/UME-MNPP-4C-logo.jpg" alt="Co-sposor Logo University of Maryland Extension" title="Co-sposor Logo University of Maryland Extension" border="0" width="200" height="34">&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://www.mdflora.org/resources/FallConference/fall2026/LandscapeArchitecture_logo.jpg" alt="Co-sponsor Logo UMD School of Landscape Architecture" title="Co-sponsor Logo UMD School of Landscape Architecture" border="0" width="265" height="34"></p> <p>The Maryland Native Plant Society's fall conference features speakers and field trips to learn more about our native plants and their habitats. Discover the unique landscapes of Maryland’s Piedmont and Western Coastal Plain from globally rare ecosystems such as magnolia bogs to the resilient and prevalent oak-hickory forests.</p> <p><em>Due to the holidays in September (Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) and several large events at the venue, it was especially difficult to select a date for our annual conference this year. We recognize some members of our community may not be able to join us on the dates we chose and for this we are truly sorry. MNPS treasures our diverse community and wishes to welcome everyone as we explore and celebrate native plants and their habitats. Thank you for understanding and let us know how we can include you in the future. - The MNPS Conference Planning Committee</em></p> <p>Speakers and workshops details coming soon. All who register will be sent information about field trips in late July.</p> <h2>What’s Happening</h2> <h3>Day 1 | Saturday, September 12</h3> <ul> <li>Presentations by distinguished speakers</li> <li>Field trips and workshops, on or relatively near campus</li> <li>Poster session and reception</li> <li>Native plant sale (open 10 AM - 2 PM, public welcome)</li> </ul> <h3><span style="">Saturday, September 12 Evening presentation and dinner</span></h3> <h3><span style="">Day 2 | Sunday, September 13</span></h3> <ul> <li>Field trips across Maryland</li> </ul> https://www.mdflora.org/event-6706811 https://www.mdflora.org/event-6706811 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT <p>Maryland Native Plant Society 2026 Annual Conference: Diverse Landscape of Maryland's Piedmont and Western Shore</p> <p><strong>Event Co-Sponsors:</strong> University of Maryland Extension and University of Maryland School of Landscape Architecture</p> <p><img src="https://www.mdflora.org/resources/FallConference/fall2026/UME-MNPP-4C-logo.jpg" alt="Co-sposor Logo University of Maryland Extension" title="Co-sposor Logo University of Maryland Extension" border="0" width="200" height="34">&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://www.mdflora.org/resources/FallConference/fall2026/LandscapeArchitecture_logo.jpg" alt="Co-sponsor Logo UMD School of Landscape Architecture" title="Co-sponsor Logo UMD School of Landscape Architecture" border="0" width="265" height="34"></p> <p>The Maryland Native Plant Society's fall conference features speakers and field trips to learn more about our native plants and their habitats. Discover the unique landscapes of Maryland’s Piedmont and Western Coastal Plain from globally rare ecosystems such as magnolia bogs to the resilient and prevalent oak-hickory forests.</p> <p><em>Due to the holidays in September (Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) and several large events at the venue, it was especially difficult to select a date for our annual conference this year. We recognize some members of our community may not be able to join us on the dates we chose and for this we are truly sorry. MNPS treasures our diverse community and wishes to welcome everyone as we explore and celebrate native plants and their habitats. Thank you for understanding and let us know how we can include you in the future. - The MNPS Conference Planning Committee</em></p> <p>Speakers and workshops details coming soon. All who register will be sent information about field trips in late July.</p> <h2>What’s Happening</h2> <h3>Day 1 | Saturday, September 12</h3> <ul> <li>Presentations by distinguished speakers</li> <li>Field trips and workshops, on or relatively near campus</li> <li>Poster session and reception</li> <li>Native plant sale (open 10 AM - 2 PM, public welcome)</li> </ul> <h3><span style="">Saturday, September 12 Evening presentation and dinner</span></h3> <h3><span style="">Day 2 | Sunday, September 13</span></h3> <ul> <li>Field trips across Maryland</li> </ul> https://www.mdflora.org/event-6706811 https://www.mdflora.org/event-6706811