by Allison Vaughn

February 9-10, 2027

Boasting regional and national native plant experts, the annual Plan It Native conference offers native plant education for enthusiasts and professionals. Enjoy two days of 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. Socialize with speakers, colleagues, and customers in our exhibit hall, during lunch breaks, and at the Tuesday evening social hour.

We have three great keynotes speakers for 2027 –

• Kim Eierman, ecological landscape designer and environmental horticulturist specializing in native plants and author of The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening.
• Benjamin Vogt, owner of Prairie Up and author of A New Garden Ethic: Cultivating Defiant Compassion for an Uncertain Future, as well as Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design. His forthcoming book, Unlawn America: A Grassroots Guide to Rewilding Your Yard
• Chris Helzer, Nebraska Director of Science and Stewardship for The Nature Conservancy and author of The Prairie Ecologist

Visit Plan It Native to learn more about all our speakers and purchase your ticket.