Conference Sponsors, Vendors, & Exhibitors
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- On January 5, 2025, conference sponsors, vendors, & exhibitors can register online HERE! Registration closes on June 30, 2025 or until all spots are filled.
- Sponsor levels that include one or more full conference registrations can register to attend the conference before the general public. We sell out within hours.
- First-time selling vendors and Exhibitors should contact us by email: midwestnativeplants@gmail.com to be approved before you register.
- Products: All products, services, and items being sold or displayed at any event or sale hosted by the Midwest Native Plant Society, Inc, must align with our mission of “connecting people to nature.”
- Native plant vendors may sell only straight native species labeled with their scientific name. Selling any non-native species, nativars or cultivars is not permitted at this time.
- Tables: Outdoor vendors will be provided two 8′ tables and 1 chair. All plant vendors will be located outdoors. Indoor vendors and exhibitors will have a space with one 8’ table and 1 chair due to limited floor space.
- Setup and Selling: Vendors and exhibitors may set up their booth space on Friday after 12:30 pm or Saturday morning from 6:30-8:30 am. Please do not come to Bergamo before 12:30 pm on Friday as no one will be at the center to let you in. You may sell anytime during the conference from setup to Sunday at 10:00 am.
- Silent Auction Donation: Selling vendors are requested to donate an item for the Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit a non-profit conservation organization selected by the Board. Your name or organization will be acknowledged on the bidding sheets. Please bring your item with you at check-in.
- All Vendors & Sponsors are listed on this web page and will remain active for one year.
Sponsor, Vendor & Exhibitor Levels
Violet Level – ($50.00) Exhibitor only
This level includes one non-selling exhibitor table. You’ll also get to attend any indoor breakout session on Friday or Saturday afternoon, for one person. Check out the conference agenda for the indoor presentations. Just a heads up, this doesn’t include the keynote speaker presentations on Friday evening, Saturday morning, or Saturday evening in the Roncalli Room due to space constraints. Saturday lunch is an extra cost, but other meals aren’t included.
Bluebell Vendor Level – ($100.00) Selling vendor only
This level provides one indoor or outdoor selling space. You’ll also get to attend any indoor breakout session on Friday or Saturday afternoon, for one person. Check out the conference agenda for the indoor presentations. Just a heads up, this doesn’t include the keynote speaker presentations on Friday evening, Saturday morning or evening in the Roncalli Room due to space constraints. Saturday lunch is an extra cost, but other meals aren’t included.
Hepatica Level Sponsor– ($315.00)
This level provides one vendor or exhibitor space plus one full conference registration that includes programs, field trips and all meals. A written acknowledgement in conference materials and verbal recognition is given at the conference. Your organization name and web address will remain on the MWNPS conference web page for one year. This does not include lodging.
Trillium Level Sponsor– ($525.00)
This level provides one vendor or exhibitor space plus two full conference registrations including all programs, field trips and meals. A written acknowledgement in conference materials and verbal recognition is given at the conference. Your organization name and web address will remain on the MWNPS conference web page for one year. This does not include lodging.
Milkweed Level Sponsor – ($725.00)
This level provides one vendor or exhibitor space plus three full conference registrations. Your brochures and other information can be included at the registration table. A written acknowledgement in conference materials and verbal recognition is given at the conference. Your organization name and web address will remain on the MWNPS conference web page for one year. This does not include lodging.
Goldenrod Level Sponsor – ($925.00)
This level provides one vendor or exhibitor space if needed plus four full conference registrations. Your brochures and other information can be included at the registration table. A verbal and written acknowledgement is given at the conference, plus an opportunity for a special advertisement on the website for one year. In addition, a representative will be given the opportunity to speak during the conference for 15 minutes during announcements. This does not include lodging.
Persimmon Level Sponsor – Minimum ($25.00)
This level is for sponsoring but not attending. Your organization’s name will appear in conference materials and on the conference web page for one year.
PawPaw Level Donor – No minimum
This level is used for attendees who want to donate extra to support our efforts and is included on the attendee registration form. Recognition is given in conference materials.
Native Plant & Artisan Sale
Mark your calendars! On Saturday of the conference, beginning at 10:00 am, all Sponsors, Vendors and Exhibitors will be open to the public for the Native Plant & Artisan Sale. Vendors and exhibitors are located indoors and outdoors. All native plant vendors will be located outdoors, and this is a great opportunity to chat with the growers about any questions you have. Be sure to stop indoors at the Bergamo Center to visit and shop the indoor vendors who offer items and artwork designed to connect you with nature. Our exhibitors provide a good way to network and meet other like-minded organizations.
This year, we don’t ask for anyone to register for a specific time slot, but we still ask that shoppers help us plan the sale by registering. This helps us manage the limited parking, have enough volunteers to assist you, and send have a way to send you parking directions as well as next year’s sales alerts first. Conference attendees can shop anytime throughout the weekend and don’t need to register for the sale.
Conference Sponsors, Vendors & Exhibitors 2025
Trillium Level Sponsors & vendors
Ann Geise’s art celebrates nature with all its diversity, beauty, and interconnections. Find native plants, insects, birds, and more on a variety of fine art prints, note cards, and tiles.www.anngeiseart.com.
Bill Whorral has an M.F.A. degree in printmaking. Although now a retired art teacher, Bill still enjoys teaching art. He likes to work in all media, letting the concept drive the materials.
Gale Martin the owner of Natives in Harmony, operates on the belief that our customers’ needs are of the utmost importance. We welcome the chance to show you how using Ohio native plants in the landscape can save you money, provide great wildlife habitat, and less yard work for you.
Meadowsweet Ecological Landscapes
Consultation and design.
Freshwater Farms
Freshwater Farms of Ohio is the largest indoor fish hatchery in the state of Ohio and the home of the Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival.
Great Parks of Hamilton County, OH
Enjoy the great outdoors at one of the 22 parks and conservation areas in Hamilton County. Parks are open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.
Cardinal Land Conservancy
Cardinal Land Conservancy is a land conservancy in Southwest Ohio whose mission is to preserve natural habitats, waterways, agricultural lands, and open space in Southwest Ohio.
Tadmor Greenes
Tadmor Greenes is a native plant nursery with regular sales at 2nd street Market in Dayton from May to October. We advocate the need to introduce more native plants in our urban neighborhoods by showing the community that even a small change can have a great impact.
MEEC, the Marianist Environmental Education Center, founded by Bro. Don Geiger, established nurseries to protect, propagate, and distribute local genotypes of native plants. They host an annual native plant public sale and lead native plant education programs.
Wild Ones, Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
We promote native landscapes through education, advocacy & collaborative action.
Dayton Area Wild Ones (DAWO) & Greater Cincinnati Wild Ones Chapters