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California Native Plant Society Conference

February 5, 2026 - February 7, 2026

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Growing the Movement Together for Native Plants

Join us in February 2026 as we explore our collective potential to safeguard the native plants we love and need. Lift your voice, share your knowledge, and get inspired at the next California Native Plant Society Conference!

The 2026 CNPS Conference is a gathering of the diverse people and perspectives powering California’s vibrant native plant movement. We welcome new and seasoned members of the community to join us as we come together to learn and share in celebration of California’s plants and our connections to them.

Conference Highlights:

  • Held once every three years
  • Over 1,000 attendees
  • Inspiring keynote speakers
  • Workshops and field trips
  • Over 200 presenters across four program tracks: conservation, plant science, horticulture and education
  • Art, music, and photography celebrating California’s native plants and landscapes
  • Special sessions for students and emerging professionals

 

Conference presenters represent a wide range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, from Indigenous and Western sciences to horticulture, education, and advocacy. Together, we’ll explore how our collective work today can lead to a better tomorrow for California’s native plants, through programming in four specific areas:

  • Plant Science
  • Conservation
  • Horticulture and Land Management
  • Education

Details

Start:
February 5, 2026
End:
February 7, 2026
Website:
https://conference.cnps.org

Venue

Riverside Convention Center
3750 University Avenue #570
Riverside, CA 92501 United States
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Organizer

California Native Plant Society
Phone
(916) 447-2677
Email
cnps@cnps.org
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