Lawn & Garden
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Wild Ones North Alabama invite you to the North Alabama Native Plant Symposium. This full-day event focuses on the integration of native plants into landscapes and invites horticultural professionals, conservationists, and homeowners to envision cultivating beauty while sustaining ecology. The symposium will feature optional morning hikes and presentations from botanists, ecologists, and landscape professionals on topics related to Alabama’s native plants and ecological landscaping.
When: Saturday, June 7
Where: Monte Sano State Park, 5105 SE Nolen Ave., Huntsville, AL 35801
Registration
Online registration will open in mid-March. The goal is to reduce barriers to attendance by keeping the cost relatively low.
Agenda & Topics
The symposium will feature a keynote address from Scot Duncan, the executive director of Alabama Audubon and author of “Southern Wonder: Alabama’s Surprising Biodiversity.” Also featured will be two presenter tracks, guided hikes, exhibiting organizations, and networking opportunities. Topics and presentations will include the following:
- Insect-Plant Interactions
- Plant Identification: Keying Out Plants
- Invasive Species Management in Landscape Settings
- Native Grasses and Sedges: Smart Choices for Landscapes
- Southern Grasslands and the Virginia Native Seed Pilot Project
- A Landscape Design Panel with Local Native-Plant Landscapers
- A Native Plant Business Roundtable
Presenters include plant professionals from Alabama A&M University, Auburn University, North American Land Trust, The Clifton Institute, and Izel Native Plants.
Thank you to Izel Native Plants, Land Trust of North Alabama, the Nature Conservancy, and Redstone Federal Credit Union for sponsoring the 2025 North Alabama Native Plant Symposium!
Sponsorship
The North Alabama Native Plant Symposium would not be possible without the support its sponsors. By becoming a sponsor, you are supporting the symposium’s goal to grow and support the network of native plant professionals and enthusiasts in Alabama. The following table outlines the sponsorship levels available and their benefits. To sponsor the symposium or learn more about sponsorship levels, contact Holt Akers-Campbell at hza0093@auburn.edu.
2025 North Alabama Native Plant Symposium Sponsorship
Sponsorship Level | Sponsor Benefits |
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Level I. Host Plant—$250 |
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Level II. Native Pollinator—$400 |
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Level III. Fungal Associate—$750 |
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Level IV. Keystone Species—$1,500 (Only one available) |
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Exhibitors & Vendors
If you or your organization is interested in being an exhibitor or vendor at the symposium, contact Holt Akers-Campbell at hza0093@auburn.edu. Spots are limited.
Donations
Those wanting to support the symposium in other ways than sponsorship can make a donation online. Any donations are greatly appreciated, as they help keep registration costs lower and native plant knowledge more accessible. To make a donation, visit the Alabama Extension Store at www.aces.edu/store. There, you can enter the amount that you would like to donate. To direct your donation to the symposium, enter the following information when prompted:
- The Alabama Extension County, Activity, or Program: North Alabama Native Plant Symposium
- The name of the Alabama Extension contact person regarding this donation or sponsorship: Holt Akers-Campbell
- The email address of the Alabama Extension contact: hza0093@auburn.edu