Welcome to the yearly Conference Registration Page
Midwest Native Plant Conference
Whether you’re an attendee, vendor, sponsor, or exhibitor, you can find all the information you need on this page. We update this page frequently as we continue to plan the event. Last year, we sold out in just three hours! So, be sure to subscribe to our member email list to receive the link to register as soon as registration opens on March 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
The conference is very popular and fills up within hours, so we recommend registering immediately when it opens to secure your spot and preferred activities. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
The 3-day conference registration will open on March 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
Sponsor, Vendor and Exhibitor registration is here.
Mark your calendars for the
16th Midwest Native Plant Conference
August 1-3, 2025
Bergamo Center in Beavercreek, Ohio
This page is updated regularly.
Registration is open for Sponsors, Vendors, and Exhibitors. Registration for attendees will open on March 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm. The registration link is sent to our email membership first. Conference documents are listed below as they become available so that you can view our agenda, speakers, presentation, and field trips in advance of registration.
Attendees
Sponsors, Vendors, Exhibitors
Conference Documents – Coming soon
Keynote Speakers 2025
Neil DiBoll, Prairie Garden Design Principles
Heather Holm, Native Predatory Wasps: Their Role as Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
Bill Finch, Why the South is the future of Midwestern forests, grasslands and gardens
Indoor Programs
Outdoor Programs
Native Plant & Artisan Sale
The conference attracts over 225 attendees. On Saturday at 10:00 am, the public can visit conference vendors and exhibitors for free. We won’t require specific shopping time slots this year, but we need to know how many are shopping to manage parking, staff, and next year’s sale alerts. Attending sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors will be updated as they register. Thank you!
Conference Sponsors 2024
Trillium Level-Includes 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 and Karen Whorrall
Bill Whorral has an M.F.A. degree in printmaking. He enjoys teaching art although he is retired as a teacher. He likes to work in all media, letting the concept drive the materials. https://www.billwhorrallart.com
Gale Martin the owner of Natives in Harmony, operates on the belief that our customers’ needs are of the utmost importance. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. 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.
MEEC-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.
We are a native seed company with the majority of production of Ohio Ecotype species in northeast Ohio and headquartered in Meadville PA.
Deeply Rooted Landscapes is a veteran and woman-owned native plant landscaping company and nursery serving the Miami Valley and Dayton, Ohio, area since 2019. DRL grows and sells native Ohio trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, spring ephemerals, and more! Our services for clients include garden consultations, design, installation, invasive plant removal, and plant sales. Your Yard Is Habitat!
Tom and Gina Patt
Native plant lovers and conservationists!
persimmon Level
Located in Troy, Ohio just north of Dayton, The Milkweed Patch provides several varieties of Ohio native milkweed and plants that support monarch butterflies and other insects. Consultation and public speaking.
Your Source for Native Grass and Wildflower Seed. OPN Seed has been your source for native wildflowers, native grasses, and high-quality native seed mixes since 1998. Whether you’re new to planting native or a seasoned pro, we’ve got you covered.