2026 NPSNM State Conference
Roots of Resilience:
Native Plants in the Next Fifty Years
and Golden Jubilee Celebration
September 10-13 in Silver City
The Gila Chapter is gearing up for an exciting statewide conference to commemorate NPSNM's golden jubilee. Our friendly town is nestled amidst 3.3 million acres of stunning national forest, including three wilderness areas, making it an ideal starting point for hiking adventures and plant explorations. We're offering an extensive array of field trips to do just that.
The Town of Silver City was founded in 1870 following a silver boom. The charming downtown Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features Victorian, Queen Anne, and Territorial-style brick buildings, as well as a vibrant arts scene.
Click here to register.
If you need help registering, contact Lindsey at npsnmmembership[at]gmail[dot]com.
Member early registration is $145 through July 31
Member registration after August 1 is $160
Non-member early registration is $160
Non-member registration after August 1 is $175
Registration closes on August 21
The registration fee includes:
Thursday: Welcome Meet-and-Greet for those 21+ with appetizers, beer, and wine.
Friday: Morning presentations, snacks at the break, lunch, one afternoon workshop or field trip, and a reception at the Waterworks, adjacent to the Silva Creek Botanical Garden, with appetizers and a cash bar.
Saturday: One morning workshop or field trip, buffet lunch, afternoon presentations, snack, evening presentation by Doug Tallamy.
Sunday: Bonus guided field trips for those who want to enjoy the Gila for a little longer.
Optional add-ons:
The Saturday banquet is an additional $45 charge.
A special NPSNM baseball cap featuring Wheel Milkweed, Asclepias uncialis, is available. On the back, it reads Native Plant Society of New Mexico. It is $28 during registration, or $30 at the conference.
Not included in the registration:
· Breakfasts. Some hotels offer one, but check the times. Restaurant options are limited.
· Plastic water bottles. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
· Dinners on Thursday and Friday, snacks for hikes or during workshops.
· Fees for some workshops and field trips, where specified, which are paid to the activity leader.
· A printed program guide. Click here to view and/or download it.
Photo credit NPSNM Home Page: Wilson's Warbler on Agave by Elroy Limmer. This page: Gila National Forest photo by David Phillips, Conference website design by Margie Gibson with implementation assistance from Lindsey Kirchhevel.
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