2026 NPSNM State Conference
Roots of Resilience:
Native Plants in the Next Fifty Years
September 10-13 in Silver City
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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.
Registration opens on July 1
We'll be updating information as it becomes available.
General Schedule
Thursday, September 10: State Board meeting, registration, and Meet & Greet at the historic Murray Hotel.
Friday, September 11: Registration and opening session speakers at the conference center auditorium in the morning, afternoon field trips or workshops, evening reception on the grounds of the 1887 Waterworks Building adjacent to the Silva Creek Botanical Garden.
Saturday, September 12: Morning field trips and workshops, afternoon speakers, banquet with presentation by Doug Tallamy.
Sunday, September 13: If you are not in a rush to head home on Sunday, see more of the Gila Region on some longer guided field trips.
Photo credit NPSNM Home Page: Wilson's Warbler on Agave by Elroy Limmer. This page: Gila National Forest photo by David Phillips, Gray Hairstreak photo by Elroy Limmer. Conference website design by Margie Gibson with implementation assistance from Lindsey Kirchhevel.
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