Ten years ago, Lauritzen Gardens officially opened its doors to the public

Cultivating Resilient Landscapes
October 5 and 6, 2016

Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha, Nebraska

About the Heartland Native Plant Summit

Periodic drought is a part of life in America's Heartland, putting a strain on the plantings that enhance our residential, commercial and community landscapes. The Heartland Native Plant Summit will explore innovative ways native plants can be used to craft landscapes that are beautiful, sustainable, and naturally resilient to drought.

Summit Highlights

· Presentations by experts in climatology, native plant ecology, and sustainable landscape practices

· Sessions on native plant horticulture (plant selection, propagation, maintenance practices, etc.)

· Sessions on utilizing native plants in the landscape (planning, design, innovative applications, etc.)

· Keynote address by Michael Forsberg, renowned Great Plains conservation photographer

· Opportunities to network with an exciting cross-section of parties committed to water conservation

· Time to explore Lauritzen Gardens on your own or on a guided tour

· Tours of local native plant nurseries, natural areas, and real-world landscaping projects

Click here for the Schedule-at-a-Glance

Who Should Attend?

· Nursery, landscape management, and other green industry professionals

· Public garden professionals

· Landscape architects

· Real estate developers and property managers

· Urban and land planning professionals

· Conservation agencies and organizations

· Students

· Native plant enthusiasts

Convening Partners

Registration

The registration fee for the two-day conference is $150/person (student rate $75/person). Registration fee covers the entire program plus the cost of lunch, networking reception, and dinner on October 5, box lunch on October 6, and refreshments at breaks. Registration deadline is September 23, 2016.

Downloadable registration form

Click here to register online

Lodging options

There are a number of lodging options in the vicinity of Lauritzen Gardens, particularly in Omaha's Old Market and across the river in the Council Bluffs Casino District. The following is a partial list:

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

1.6 miles from Lauritzen Gardens

540 South 12th Street Omaha, Nebraska, 68102

(402) 513-5500

Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Old Market Omaha

1.6 miles from Lauritzen Gardens

555 South 10th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102

(402) 346-9000

Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

0.6 miles from Lauritzen Gardens

2204 River Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501

(712) 328-2500