Provided by Prince William Conservation Alliance
The 8th Annual Prince William Native Plant Symposium returns to George Mason University’s Verizon Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The PW Native Plant Symposium is back with a phenomenal keynote speaker, 18 breakout sessions, and over a dozen exhibitors to collaborate with. This full day immersive event is offered both in person and virtually, creating a community atmosphere while learning together about the benefits of native plants and how to select, grow, and maintain them.
Highlights include:
- Expert keynote speaker William Cullina, F. Otto Haas Executive Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Morris Arboretum & Gardens
- Choice of three engaging breakout sessions from 18 available options
- Light breakfast and choice of lunch for in-person attendees
- Exhibitors from over 12 non-profit organizations
“Learning about native plants connect us to place and community,” said Ashley Studholme, Executive Director of the Prince William Conservation Alliance. “Hosting the symposium on Valentine’s Day feels especially fitting. It’s an invitation for our community to fall in love with native plants and the land where they flourish. You’ll leave with practical tools to protect and restore the landscapes large or small that we call home.”
This event is hosted and sponsored by Prince William Conservation Alliance, Plant NOVA Natives, Virginia Native Plant Society, Prince William Wildflower Society, Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Prince William Public Works, George Mason Sustainability, Northern Virginia Community College, with additional sponsorship support from the White House Farm Foundation, Master Gardeners of Prince William, and Virginia Native Plant Society – Potowmack Chapter.
Learn more and register for tickets on Eventbrite.
