2026 Plant Conservation Symposium

A gathering of researchers, land managers, and conservation practitioners dedicated to the protection and recovery of Oregon's rare flora.
About this Event

Restoring the Balance: Native Plants and Noxious Weeds in a Changing Landscape

In 2026 the Plant Conservation Symposium will be held concurrently with the Oregon Interagency Noxious W**d Symposium, creating a unique opportunity to explore the shared landscapes where invasive plant management and native plant conservation must work together.

The 2026 theme, Restoring the Balance, reflects a core truth: invasive plant management and native plant conservation are not separate endeavors but two halves of the same restoration imperative. Presentations will reflect this integrated vision—whether from the native plant side, the W**d management side, or the growing middle ground where the two disciplines meet.

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Registration will open at 8am, sessions will begin at 9am.

Registration covers coffee, tea, and snacks in the morning and afternoon, plus catered lunch (meat and vegetarian options).

ODA Plant Conservation Symposium website