2027 Conference

Daytona Beach, FL

March 31 - April 4

We are excited to announce the date and location of our next conference!

We are scheduling the many speakers and field trips right now, but please save the date and plan to join us in Daytona. 

Our theme will be, “A Living Mosaic - Connecting People, Plants, & Places.” The thing that makes our organization so special is how it unites people from all walks of life to advocate for what is many times an overlooked piece of the picture. Mosaics have long been a tool in land management for prescribed burns and to understand how landscapes function in larger ecosystems and their interconnectedness to one another. The vast diversity of Florida is a living mosaic that we are part of and it deserves attention.

The venue will be the beautiful Shores Resort & Spa. Located right on the ocean, it offers fantastic views and a pledge to sustainability. Certified by FL DEP as a Florida Green Lodging, they are also a member of the Coastal Connections Partnership to provide safe beaches for sea turtles. They offer two EV charging stations at the resort, free WiFi, morning beach yoga, monthly sunset sound bath sessions, complimentary bike rentals, bocce ball, pickleball, tennis courts, shuffleboard, an on-site arcade, and more. There are also pet friendly lodging options. If you want to experience their many amenities and relax before or after the conference, they’ve agreed to extend the room pricing up to 3 days before or afterwards, depending on space availability.

We have secured discounted rooms with no resort fee and a reduced parking rate of $15 per day. Starting April 1st, 2026 you may save your spot by calling 866-934-7467 (offer expires March 3, 2027). Identify yourself as part of the Florida Native Plant Society group, your requested room/bed type (i.e. king or double/double, beach or Intracoastal view), and check-in and check-out dates. Any requests for special room arrangements must be made at the time of this call. We ran out of our allotted rooms in Gainesville and the best rooms may go quickly, so plan ahead. 

If camping, there are private campgrounds nearby and Tomoka State Park or Canaveral National Seashore about a half an hour away.

Thank you to the Pawpaw Chapter for assisting in the planning and guidance of what we expect to be an exceptional experience. 

If you’d like to be considered for a presentation spot, join the committee, volunteer, or create our conference logo, please email Athena Philips at conferencechair@fnps.org

Venue Details

Would you like to help save plan our next conference?

Join the Conference Planning Committee!