Boasting regional and national native plant experts, the annual Plan It Native conference by Deep Roots offers native plant education for enthusiasts and professionals. Enjoy two full days learning about native plants, designing and managing native plant gardens, and flora/fauna connections. The conference boasts nationally known keynote speakers and 21 robust concurrent sessions.

The conference opens on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. On Tuesday, we present keynote speaker Camille Dungy, author of Soil, The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden. On Wednesday afternoon, we feature Abigail Derby Lewis, PhD, Executive Director of Citizen’s for Conservation, as our second keynote speaker.

Session topics include:

Native Grasses for Every Garden
Treecycling: Funky and Functional Ways to Conser Woody Debris for a Healthier Garden
Native Landscaping – Gardening with a Sense of Place
Urban Prescribed Burns
Gifts that Keep on Giving: Edible and Medicinal Perennial Plants
Bees in the Cities

And much, much more!

Socialize with speakers, colleagues, and nature enthusiasts in our exhibit hall, during lunch breaks, and at the Tuesday evening social hour.