"Preserving Our Botanical Heritage"
The NPSOT 2024 Fall Symposium is coming to New Braunfels, Texas with the theme of Preserving Our Botanical Heritage!
(Photo credit: Kathleen Scott, Bald Cypress in Landa Lake, Landa Park)
In-person registration has closed but you can still register for the virtual event !
Event Overview
The 2024 NPSOT Fall Symposium Committee invites you to join NPSOT members from across Texas for three days of camaraderie, learning and sharing about native plants. To be held from the 10th to 12th of October in New Braunfels, the full schedule will include 20 insightful presentations, a choice of local guided field trips, the Annual State Meeting of Members, evening event options, our Annual Awards Banquet and much more.
Building on a historical perspective, we will explore how the ecology of Texas has changed since European settlers arrived three centuries ago. Several plenary speakers will examine the challenges caused by rapid population growth in our region as well as recent climate change and drought conditions. But most importantly, numerous speakers will offer solutions on how communities and individuals can conserve natural areas, increase the resilience of our existing plant communities, improve wildlife habitat, and restore soil health.
The New Braunfels Civic Convention Center will serve as the symposium headquarters with NPSOT group-rate lodging available at The Resort at Schlitterbahn and other area hotels. Attendees can participate in our silent auction and visit vendor, exhibitor, and sponsor displays at the Civic Center. In addition, a list of suggested self-guided field trips will be available for those traveling on Thursday and Sunday. This hybrid event includes registration options for in-person and virtual attendance, with in-person Society member and scholastic discounts. Please explore the Symposium Details below
About the Region
New Braunfels, the location of our Fall 2024 Symposium, straddles both the Edwards Plateau ecoregion and the Blackland Prairie ecoregion.
2024 Fall Symposium Details
Our Sponsors
By becoming a sponsor, these organizations and individuals help underwrite symposium costs and fulfill one of the basic tenets of our Society’s mission!
Schedule
This schedule will give you a great overview of the symposium events!
Registration Options
Review registration options carefully here before you purchase your event ticket!
Friday Field Trips
Learn more about Friday field trip options before you register!
Speakers and Presentations
View our entire roster of Fall Symposium Speakers and presentation details!
Self-Guided Field Trips
Self-guided field trips are interesting stops and field trips you can take on your own while traveling to and from the symposium or during down time. No NPSOT registration is required for self-guided field trips, but please check with any site of interest to plan your visit
Evening Events
The fun continues after dark with an offering of optional symposium events! These events require an additional fee or an RSVP selected during your registration as specified…
Venues
Native Plant Society 2024 Fall Symposium events will take place at these venues…
Photo, Video, & Newsletter Contests
we offer contests in photography, videos and newsletters. The contests are open to all members. You have until July 31 to enter.
Silent and Online Auctions
Silent and Online Auctions support the Kate Hillhouse Scholarship Fund and the Ann Miller Gonzalez Research Grant Fund.
Lodging
Special hotel rates are available for a limited time at a variety of price points for NPSOT 2024 Symposium Attendees – don’t wait, book now!
Become a Sponsor, Vendor, or Exhibitor!
If you and your business are native plant champions consider becoming a sponsor, vendor, or exhibitor of our event!
Chapter Sponsorship
We welcome Native Plant Society of Texas chapter donations to help the Society keep registration costs down and host the best fall symposium yet! Chapter Sponsorship at the Firewheel Level or above is a great way to sponsor registration costs for a chapter member of your choosing to attend the symposium!
Symposium FAQs
This section will include anticipated and frequently asked Fall Symposium questions throughout the registration period.
