CNPS 2009 Conservation Conference: Strategies and Solutions

January 17-19, 2009, Sacramento, CA

The California Native Plant Society is thankful for all the generous sponsors of the CNPS 2009 Conservation Conference

With all our hearts, we want to thank the more than 850 of you who contributed tomaking the CNPS 2009 Conservation Conference a monumental success!

• We had over 100 hard-working volunteers, 200 superlative presenters, 130 outstanding posters, and 850 enthusiastic attendees from 16 states and 3 foreign countries!
• We had our senses stimulated by botanical art, photographs, poetry, and film.
• Our keynote speakers challenged and inspired us to take the next steps
• And best of all, we got to spend 3-5 days with all of you - many of whom we had not seen for years!

We feel re-energized and we hope you do as well. The Conference has generated new momentum for plant conservation in California. Let’s put all of the energy and knowledge we received into action now!

“The camaraderie and spirit of just about everyone was quite refreshing and fulfilling, a reflection of the common purpose of those attending and demonstrative of the need for all of us to convene more often - this conference fed my heart and my soul. I am extremely grateful to the numerous organizers and supporters for making this event a memorable and fulfilling occasion.”

What others have to say about the conference

Photos by Stacey Flowerdew