Utah PlantFest 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am MDT

Urban Stewardship

LIMITED

Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT

Apache Plume

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Tim Remkes

Owner, Remkes Environmental

I would like to be able to share tips and tricks to getting a job in a plant related field, and what different jobs in plants can look like. I can also present on developing a native plant habitat and what it takes to turn a lawn or fallow piece of land into a space that is ecologically... Read More →

Sponsors

Remkes Environmental

Landscaping

Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Apache Plume

Presentation

10:45am MDT

Bumble Bee Atlas

LIMITED

Saturday October 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT

Mountain Mahogany

Limited Capacity seats available

Community Partners

Amy Dolan

Endanged Species Conservation Biologist, Xerces Society | Bumble Bee Atlas

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is a science-based conservation organization, working with diverse partners that include scientists, land managers, educators, policymakers, farmers, and communities. By utilizing applied research, engaging in advocacy, providing educational... Read More →

Saturday October 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT
Mountain Mahogany

Presentation

11:30am MDT

Wild Edible Nuts, Seeds, Herbs, and Roots of Utah

FILLING

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT

Pinyon Pine

Limited Capacity filling up

This talk provides an overview of edible non-fruit parts of native plants, focusing on the distribution, identification, and use of these species.

Speakers

Will Pearce

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Pinyon Pine

Presentation

12:15pm MDT

Rare Plants of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

LIMITED

Saturday October 10, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm MDT

Mountain Mahogany

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Adam Memmott

Seed Technician, Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

Parker Lloyd

Seed Technician, Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

Community Partners

Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

Saturday October 10, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany

Presentation

1:00pm MDT

Myths and Facts about Pinyon Juniper Woodlands and Management

LIMITED

Saturday October 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

Pinyon Pine

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Tara Bishop

Assistant Professor, UVU

Saturday October 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Pinyon Pine

Presentation

1:00pm MDT

Not Your Basic Bee: Identifying and Supporting Native Pollinators

FILLING

Saturday October 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

Mountain Mahogany

Limited Capacity filling up

In this presentation, attendees will learn about the amazing pollinator diversity in their backyards and how to support these populations. We will go over the basics of pollinator identification and classification, then discover all the different forms, behaviors, and benefits of these awesome critters. Lastly, we'll discuss simple ways to support pollinators in backyards and beyond.

Community Partners

Sego Lily Gardens | Sandy Public Works

Water Education & Public Outreach Coordinator, Sandy City Public Utilities

Saturday October 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany

Presentation

Audience Everyone, Gardeners
Subject Wildlife & Pollinators

2:30pm MDT

Landscaping for Place

FILLING

Saturday October 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT

Mountain Mahogany

Limited Capacity filling up

How to create and maintain a landscape with connection to place by planting native, passively harvesting rainwater, supporting wildlife, building community, and more!

Speakers