Michigan Wildflower Conference

The Michigan Wildflower Conference, now in its 40th year, invites enthusiasts and professionals to gather at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in Lansing, United States, to explore the diverse world of native plants. This conference serves as a platform for individuals to learn, connect, and celebrate their shared passion for native flora. Attendees can look forward to two days filled with engaging educational activities designed to provide timely and actionable insights into various topics related to native plants, habitats, landscape design, wildlife, and invasive controls.The conference will kick off with an exciting Poster Session on Saturday evening, where university students from local institutions, including Grand Valley, University of Michigan, Michigan State, and Wayne State, will present their current research in the field of native plants. This session is open to everyone and runs from 6 to 8 pm, offering a fantastic opportunity for networking while enjoying appetizers and a cash bar. Following this, the conference will offer a light breakfast starting at 8:00 am on Sunday, leading into a keynote presentation at 9:00 am. Participants will have the chance to attend various breakout sessions tailored to their interests, allowing for a more personalized learning experience. Additionally, the conference promotes year-long learning by inviting all registrants to access professional presentations that discuss the relationships between native plant ecosystems and the biodiversity they support. The organizing body, WAM, is dedicated to using the funds collected from generous members and donors to create, install, and maintain native plant gardens across the state, further enriching the community's engagement with native plants.