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Utah PlantFest 2026
Friday, October 9
 

8:30am MDT

Keynote: Jackie Grant
LIMITED
Friday October 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
Combined Rooms
Limited Capacity seats available
Support Grand Staircase Escala...
Our Day 1 Keynote Speaker!
Speakers
avatar for Jackie Grant

Jackie Grant

Executive Director, Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

Community Partners
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avatar for Utah Native Plant Society
Friday October 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
Combined Rooms
  Plenary

10:00am MDT

Everyone Loves Penstemon: Results of a Native Plant Market Survey
LIMITED
Friday October 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Mountain Mahogany
Limited Capacity seats available
Join Red Butte Garden and Arboretum's Director of Conservation and Research to explore the results of the first Native Plant Gardening survey.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hinners

Sarah Hinners

Director of Conservation and Research, Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

Friday October 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Mountain Mahogany
  Presentation

10:00am MDT

The Salt Lake City Native Plant/Restoration Ecology Program
LIMITED
Friday October 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Apache Plume
Limited Capacity seats available
Since 2019, the Public Lands Restoration Ecology Program has been working to improve the ecological health of our public lands.  We manage the ongoing restoration of multiple sites within the Salt Lake City municipality including in the foothills, trailheads, parks, and natural areas. Our program employs both wetland and dryland native species to incorporate biodiversity and native plants...
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Speakers
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RK

Roger Kjelgren

Natural Resource Technician, Salt Lake City Public Lands

Community Partners
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SLC Restoration Ecology Program

Salt Lake City Public Lands
Since 2019, the Public Lands Restoration Ecology Program has been working to improve the ecological health of our public lands. We manage the ongoing restoration of many sites within the in the Salt Lake City municipality. As well as our own production of native plants from locally... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Apache Plume
  Presentation

10:00am MDT

Science Communication Panel
LIMITED
Friday October 9, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Pinyon Pine
Limited Capacity seats available
This panel will allow attendees to ask questions to local science communicators. How do you communicate difficult topics? How can social media be used responsibly? What strategies help you connect with your audience?
Speakers
avatar for Sophia Andreadis

Sophia Andreadis

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Utah, Neurobiology Department
Third year PhD candidate at the University of Utah studying how hormone fluctuations impact behavior during and after peripheral infection. Interested in how inter-individual variation affects biology, science communication, and mentorship. Co-director of Utah Science on Tap.
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Sarah Brockway

USCo Vice President, University of Utah
ZC
avatar for Sierra Hastings

Sierra Hastings

Communications Director, Sageland Collaborative
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Community Partners
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avatar for Utah Science Communicators
Friday October 9, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Pinyon Pine
  Panel

10:45am MDT

Planting Natives for Insect Diversity: A Case Study
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Friday October 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT
Mountain Mahogany
Limited Capacity filling up

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Barth

Amanda Barth

Rare Insect Conservation Coordinator, Utah State University

Friday October 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT
Mountain Mahogany
  Presentation

10:45am MDT

Using community science to understand and protect a rare orchid species
LIMITED
Friday October 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT
Apache Plume
Limited Capacity seats available
Since 2013, the Bear River Land Conservancy has recruited community science participants to track the population dynamics of a rare orchid, Ute Ladies'-tresses (Spiranthes diluvialis) at its Mendon Meadow Preserve in Cache Valley. Every August, volunteers locate, count, and map blossoming plants, providing valuable information about the population dynamics of the species, which has been designated...
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Speakers
avatar for Mark Brunson

Mark Brunson

Science director, Canyonlands Research Center, Bear River Land Conservancy
Mark Brunson is Science Director for The Nature Conservancy's Canyonlands Research Center in southeastern Utah and also a volunteer for the Bear River Land Conservancy in far northern Utah. He is passionate about native plants and the insects that rely on them, and really about everything... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT
Apache Plume
  Presentation

11:30am MDT

Research Symposium Set Up
Friday October 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Combined Rooms

Friday October 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Combined Rooms

11:30am MDT

Good, Better, Best: Native Plant Cultivars in Ecological Gardening
FILLING
Friday October 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany
Limited Capacity filling up
This class will explore what the science tells us (so far) about native plant cultivars’ ability to provide ecosystem benefits when compared to straight species across 3 categories. We will explore the science and then review information about specific Utah native plant cultivars on the market and discuss their place in ecological gardening and horticulture. 
Speakers
KO

Katie Owens

Owner, Cache Valley Native Plants


Community Partners
avatar for Cache Valley Native Plants
Friday October 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany
  Presentation

12:00pm MDT

Native Plant Research Symposium - Lighting Presentations
Friday October 9, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Pinyon Pine
Hear from local researchers on native plants, horticulture, ecology, and more!
Speakers
avatar for Mark Brunson

Mark Brunson

Science director, Canyonlands Research Center, Bear River Land Conservancy
Mark Brunson is Science Director for The Nature Conservancy's Canyonlands Research Center in southeastern Utah and also a volunteer for the Bear River Land Conservancy in far northern Utah. He is passionate about native plants and the insects that rely on them, and really about everything... Read More →
MM

Maloree McDonald

Utah State University
I have always been very interested in agriculture and environment, so I got my undergraduate degree in plant science from USU! Then, I started my masters working with invasive aquatic plant species last year. I love that my masters research has introduced me to the regional conversation... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Pinyon Pine
  Presentation

12:00pm MDT

Native Plant Research Symposium - Posters
Friday October 9, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Apache Plume
Hear from local researchers on native plants, horticulture, ecology, and more!
Speakers
LJ

Logan Judd

Undergrad, Weber State University
I just (as of April) graduated with my BA in Zoology from Weber State University. I love all things insects, and I don't think you can appreciate insects without also developing an appreciation for pollination ecology and the plants that make those interactions possible. 

Pollina... Read More →
SW

Stephanie Wiegman

Utah State University
I am a new graduate student studying native blue elderberry propagation for my project. Through this project I have developed skills in tissue culture, seed germination strategies and other lab maintenance protocols. I am curious about possible applications for using a native plant... Read More →
AS

Aine Swenson

I love to be outdoors enjoying the beautiful nature we have here in Utah! I am a Senior Botany major at Utah Valley University.

Comparative floristics and ecology of a recreation heavy canyon along the Wasatch Front.
American Fork Canyon, Utah County Utah, is one of the most popular areas for recreation along the Wasatch Front. One of the large draws of people to this area is the plant communities, ranging from color changing aspens, to high alpine wildflowers, and spring blossoms. It also has... Read More →
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Vivian Gerstein

I am a PhD student in Dr. Eleinis Ávila-Lovera's lab at the University of Utah interested in the traits that desert plants have that allow them to survive in harsh conditions. In particular, our lab focuses on species with green photosynthetic stems and I am curious how plant traits... Read More →
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Abigayle "Abi" Burris

Undergraduate Student, Utah Valley University
About Me: Abi is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Zoology. She is currently wrapping up her senior year at UVU and wants to pursue postgraduate studies in veterinary science and plant-animal interactions to help the world of conservation. Outside... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Apache Plume
  Presentation

1:00pm MDT

UNPPN Meeting
LIMITED
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany
Limited Capacity seats available
The Utah Native Plant Propagation Network is a new group of nonprofit, governmental, educational, and local businesses with the goals of:Make genetically diverse, local-provenance native plants more readily available to individuals and professionals across Utah.Provide a venue to share expertise, ideas, and resources.Develop collaborations and connections among experts in the world of native...
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Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hinners

Sarah Hinners

Director of Conservation and Research, Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

Community Partners
avatar for Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
avatar for Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
avatar for Utah Native Plant Society
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany
  Meeting

2:30pm MDT

TBD: Check Back Soon!!!
Friday October 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Pinyon Pine

Friday October 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Pinyon Pine

2:30pm MDT

UNSN Meeting
LIMITED
Friday October 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany
Limited Capacity seats available
The Utah Native Seed Network seeks to preserve and improve the biological diversity and ecological functionality of Utah lands, by ensuring the right seed in the right place at the right time.This network is made of nonprofit and governmental partners interested in growing Utah's capacity and ability to research, collect, grow out, and use native seeds for restoration, conservation, and...
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Speakers
avatar for Jackie Grant

Jackie Grant

Executive Director, Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

Sponsors
avatar for Zach Earl

Zach Earl

Outreach & Education Chair, Utah Native Plant Society
Main planner of Utah PlantFest 2026Native Plant Program Manager at Grand Staircase Escalante PartnersOutreach & Education Chair of the Utah Native Plant Society
Friday October 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany
  Meeting

2:30pm MDT

Jobs with Plants Panel
LIMITED
Friday October 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Apache Plume
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about jobs available in the world of plants with plant professionals with a wide range of experiences.
Speakers
avatar for Morgan S. Abbott

Morgan S. Abbott

Consulting Botanist/Owner, Abbott Botanical Assessments, LLC
Interdisciplinary Consulting Botanist with over a decade of experience in semi-arid high elevation plant communities across the Western United States. I am an ISA Certified Arborist (TX-5091A), hold multiple certifications and publications in environmental hydrology.
avatar for Luiza Maria Aparecido

Luiza Maria Aparecido

Assistant Professor, University of Utah
As an Assistant Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Utah and leader of the Aparecido Lab, my research is focused on plant ecophysiology, ecosystem ecology, and global change on natural and urban systems. My work specifically examines how plants adapt... Read More →
avatar for Matt Wang

Matt Wang

Conservation Program Manager, Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
I have a BS in Botany from UVU and an MS in Plant Biology and Conservation from Northwestern University. I have worked for the NPS, BLM, and 3 different botanic gardens (Red Butte, Santa Barbara and Chicago). I'm currently the conservation program manager at Red Butte Garden. My current... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Apache Plume
  Panel

3:45pm MDT

UNPS Members' Meeting
LIMITED
Friday October 9, 2026 3:45pm - 4:15pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany
Limited Capacity seats available
Do you want to be part of the Utah Native Plant Society? Interested in helping us decide what to do? Want to vote for board members? Everyone is invited to this meeting, but only paid members of the Utah Native Plant Society can vote.

Join UNPS today! Click on this link to our website. 
Friday October 9, 2026 3:45pm - 4:15pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany
  Meeting

4:30pm MDT

Utah PlantFest Networking Reception
LIMITED
Friday October 9, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Penstemon Plaza
Limited Capacity seats available
Network and mingle with experts, professionals, students, and enthusiasts! Light refreshments provided.
Friday October 9, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Penstemon Plaza
  Reception
 
Saturday, October 10
 

8:30am MDT

Keynote: Justin Davies
LIMITED
Saturday October 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Combined Rooms
Limited Capacity seats available
Our Day 2 Keynote Speaker! Details to come.
Speakers
JD

Justin Davies

Range Native
aka justinthetrees aka “that tree guy”
Here to talk about trees and make stuff out of trees.
Saturday October 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Combined Rooms
  Plenary

9:30am MDT

Free Native Seed Swap
Saturday October 10, 2026 9:30am - 4:00pm MDT
Outdoor Classroom
You don't need to register for the swap - just come at any point during the day and have fun!What can I bring?Native seeds, bulbs, rhizomes, cuttings, divisions, or live plants.Gardening tools, gloves, pots, in good condition only please.Can I participate, even if I don’t have any seeds to share?Yes! We want you to get, grow, and love Utah native plants! Maybe next year you can bring your own to...
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Community Partners
avatar for Utah Pollinator Habitat Program

Utah Pollinator Habitat Program

Program Manager, Utah Department of Agriculture & Food - Utah Pollinator Habitat Program

avatar for Utah Native Plant Society

Saturday October 10, 2026 9:30am - 4:00pm MDT
Outdoor Classroom
  Seed Swap

9:30am MDT

Partner Tabling
Saturday October 10, 2026 9:30am - 4:00pm MDT
Penstemon Plaza
Meet with local organizations and businesses!
Community Partners
avatar for Save Our Canyons
avatar for Rewild Design Co.
avatar for Sageland Collaborative
avatar for Utah Science Communicators
avatar for Utah Conservation Corps

Utah Conservation Corps

Recruitment, Utah Conservation Corps
UCC is an AmeriCorps program made up of members, staff, and partners dedicated to service to our community and environment.  We engage in projects throughout the state of Utah that address goals relating to environmental conservation, leadership, education, and sustainability.UCC... Read More →
GC
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avatar for Root and Ripple Designs

Root and Ripple Designs

Owner, Root & Ripple

avatar for Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter

Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter

Utah State University
The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter is a 1,200 acre nature Preserve and a 10,000 square foot LEED Platinum building with interactive exhibits about the surrounding environment. We offer weekly nature tours, wildlife viewing opportunities, summer camps, environmental education for children... Read More →
avatar for Remkes Environmental
avatar for Slow the Flow
avatar for Glen Canyon Institute
avatar for Salt Lake County Library

Salt Lake County Library

Salt Lake County Library
Grab, grow, and give with Salt Lake County Library's Seed Library program! Seeds are available every spring at various branches, while supplies last. Our Riverton branch also has a Utah Native Seed Library and a native pollinator garden.  Seed libraries work the same as any library... Read More →
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In Joy LLC

Landscape Design


avatar for Glover Nursery

Glover Nursery

Glover Nursery
Located in West Jordan, Utah, Glover Nursery has helped Salt Lake Valley homeowners create beautiful landscapes for generations. We are a top tree nursery in Utah, and also offer shrubs, privacy hedges, roses, perennials, annuals and hard-to-find plants selected specifically for Utah’s... Read More →
avatar for Thrive Nursery
avatar for Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
avatar for Cache Valley Native Plants
avatar for Native Utah Plants

Native Utah Plants

Founder, Native Utah Plants
I’m the founder of Native Utah Plants, a nursery created to make it easier for Utahns to find and successfully grow native plants. Inspired by my own struggle to find native plants for my landscape, I’m passionate about helping others rediscover Utah’s incredible wildflowers... Read More →
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avatar for Utah Pollinator Habitat Program

Utah Pollinator Habitat Program

Program Manager, Utah Department of Agriculture & Food - Utah Pollinator Habitat Program

avatar for UGS Groundwater and Wetlands Program

UGS Groundwater and Wetlands Program

Wetland Ecology, Utah Geological Survey
The Wetlands section conducts studies to map, inventory, and assess wetlands to determine the location, type, condition, and potential functions of wetlands in the state and develop a baseline of information to evaluate future change. The Wetlands section developed Utah’s wetland... Read More →
avatar for SLC Restoration Ecology Program

SLC Restoration Ecology Program

Salt Lake City Public Lands
Since 2019, the Public Lands Restoration Ecology Program has been working to improve the ecological health of our public lands. We manage the ongoing restoration of many sites within the in the Salt Lake City municipality. As well as our own production of native plants from locally... Read More →
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Utah Division of Water Resources

Conservation Program Specialist, Division of Water Resources

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avatar for Utah Mushroom Society
avatar for Utah Native Plant Society
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TreeUtah

Education Coordinator
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Cactus & Tropicals

Cactus & Tropicals
50-years running, Cactus & Tropicals has three greenhouses throughout the valley specializing in indoor & outdoor plants, workshops, events, & plant maintenance.
avatar for Sego Lily Gardens | Sandy Public Works

Sego Lily Gardens | Sandy Public Works

Water Education & Public Outreach Coordinator, Sandy City Public Utilities
Saturday October 10, 2026 9:30am - 4:00pm MDT
Penstemon Plaza
  Tabling

10:00am MDT

TBD: Check Back Soon!!!!
Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Pinyon Pine

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

10:00am MDT

TBD: Check Back Soon!!!!
Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Mountain Mahogany

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

10:00am MDT

Urban Stewardship
LIMITED
Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Apache Plume
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Tim Remkes

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
avatar for Remkes Environmental
Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Apache Plume
  Presentation

10:45am MDT

TBD: Check Back Soon!!
Saturday October 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT
Apache Plume

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

10:45am MDT

Bumble Bee Atlas
LIMITED
Saturday October 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT
Mountain Mahogany
Limited Capacity seats available

Community Partners
avatar for Amy Dolan

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

10:45am MDT

Arts & Advocacy for Grand Staircase-Escalante
LIMITED
Saturday October 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT
Pinyon Pine
Limited Capacity seats available

Community Partners
avatar for Rose Torres Art

Rose Torres Art

I’m a botanical artist
avatar for Rewild Design Co.
Saturday October 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am MDT
Pinyon Pine
  Workshop

11:30am MDT

TBD: Check Back Soon!!!!
Saturday October 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany

11:30am MDT

Rebates and Programs Panel
LIMITED
Saturday October 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Apache Plume
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about programs like Flip Your Strip, Utah Pollinator Habitat Program, and more!
Speakers
avatar for Matthew O'Brien

Matthew O'Brien

Water Conservation Coordinator, Utah Division of Water Resources
Matthew works at the Utah Division of Water Resources, where he helps administer the Landscape Incentive Program throughout rural Utah, from San Juan County to Cache County. During his graduate studies at the University of Utah, he focused on reintroducing native flora to urban ecosystems... Read More →
Community Partners
avatar for Utah Division of Water Resources

Utah Division of Water Resources

Conservation Program Specialist, Division of Water Resources

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

11:30am MDT

Wild Edible Nuts, Seeds, Herbs, and Roots of Utah
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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
WP
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
avatar for Adam Memmott

Adam Memmott

Seed Technician, Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
avatar for Parker Lloyd

Parker Lloyd

Seed Technician, Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

Community Partners
avatar for Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
Saturday October 10, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany
  Presentation

1:00pm MDT

Getting Started Panel
LIMITED
Saturday October 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Apache Plume
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you new to native gardening? Not sure where to start? Join local experts to ask your questions!
Speakers
avatar for Ali Jackson

Ali Jackson

I have over 75 species of Utah-native plants in my suburban yard and save 80,000 gallons of water annually by having gathering spaces and gardens instead of a lawn. I enjoy growing native plants for food and medicine and to provide habitat for wildlife.
KO

Katie Owens

Owner, Cache Valley Native Plants


Community Partners
avatar for In Joy LLC

In Joy LLC

Landscape Design


avatar for Cache Valley Native Plants
Saturday October 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Apache Plume
  Panel

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
avatar for Tara Bishop

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
avatar for Sego Lily Gardens | Sandy Public Works

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

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
SP

Sam Petersen

Designer, Garden Partner Design + Build
Community Partners
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Garden Partner Design + Build

Garden Partner Design + Build
Saturday October 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Mountain Mahogany
  Presentation

2:30pm MDT

Native Plant Gameshow!
LIMITED
Saturday October 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Pinyon Pine
Limited Capacity seats available
Join with a group of 2-4 people, and compete in native plant trivia! Get your team together, start reviewing plants.


Gameshow Events
  1. Qualifiers - You have 10 minutes to answer as many questions correctly as possible. The first 4 teams to get 100% correct answers move on to Plant Jeopardy!
  2. Plant Jeopardy - Our winning teams will compete for the coveted Golden Shovel Trophy and more prizes.
Sponsors
avatar for Zach Earl

Zach Earl

Outreach & Education Chair, Utah Native Plant Society
Main planner of Utah PlantFest 2026Native Plant Program Manager at Grand Staircase Escalante PartnersOutreach & Education Chair of the Utah Native Plant Society
Saturday October 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Pinyon Pine
  Workshop

2:30pm MDT

Project Learning Tree
LIMITED
Saturday October 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Apache Plume
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about community science, volunteering, and activism!
Speakers
avatar for Morgan S. Abbott

Morgan S. Abbott

Consulting Botanist/Owner, Abbott Botanical Assessments, LLC
Interdisciplinary Consulting Botanist with over a decade of experience in semi-arid high elevation plant communities across the Western United States. I am an ISA Certified Arborist (TX-5091A), hold multiple certifications and publications in environmental hydrology.
Saturday October 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Apache Plume
  Workshop
 
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