Registration will be required, opens in June!

Save the Date

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.

Speakers, workshops, and field trips: Details coming soon.

What’s Happening

Day 1 | Saturday, Sept 12

Presentations by distinguished speakers
Field trips and workshops, on or relatively near campus
Poster session and reception
Evening presentation and dinner
Native plant sale (open 10 AM - 2 PM, public welcome)

Day 2 | Sunday, Sept 13

Field trips across Maryland

Registration will open soon

America/New_York
MNPS 2026 Annual Conference: Diverse Landscapes of Maryland’s Piedmont and Western Shore (session 1 of 3)

09/12/2026 9:00 AM

University of Maryland, College Park (Prince Georges)

Conference Sponsors

We seek sponsorship from organizations whose mission aligns with that of MNPS. Sponsorship does not indicate an endorsement from MNPS. MNPS reserves the right to decline sponsorship that conflicts with our mission.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships help keep the registration fees affordable. Sponsors will be provided a table for their displays as well as In Person Registration(s) depending on the level. Sponsor logos must be provided by August 6.

Saltmeadow Cordgrass $250: Provided one complimentary registration. Your logo will be placed on the slides between presentations as well as on the Conference web page. Your literature, products samples, coupons, and promotional materials will be given to registered conference attendees.
Marsh Elder $500: Provided two complimentary registrations. Sponsor may bring a banner to place at the Registration area. Your logo will be placed on the opening and closing slides of the conference, in between speakers as well as on the Conference web page. Your literature, products samples, coupons, and promotional materials will be given to registered conference attendees.
White Oak $1000: Provided five complimentary registrations. Tabling opportunity during the conference. Sponsor may bring a banner to place at the Registration area. Your logo will be placed on the opening and closing slides of the conference, in between speakers as well as on the Conference web page. Your literature, products samples, coupons, and promotional materials will be given to registered conference attendees.
For levels that receive additional registrations, please be prepared to register them when you register as a Sponsor. Otherwise, contact Karyn Molines conference@mdflora.org for further instructions.