UConn Announces 2025 Native Plants and Pollinators Conference
Date: November 13, 2025
Location: UConn Student Union Ballroom, Storrs, CT
UConn Extension is hosting the fifth biennial Native Plants and Pollinators Conference on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the UConn Student Union Ballroom (Room 330), 2100 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT.
This one-day event brings together leading experts and enthusiasts to explore the latest science-based research and practical strategies for supporting pollinators in managed landscapes. Attendees will learn how native plants contribute to pollinator health year-round and gain insights applicable to growers, green industry professionals, landscape architects, municipal planners, and home gardeners.
Conference Highlights Include:
- Who are Connecticut’s Specialist Bees – Tracy Zarillo, MS., Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
- Soil Microbial Allies in Managed Systems – Mia Maltz, PhD., University of Connecticut
- Knockout Natives – Sam Hoadley, Mt. Cuba Center Botanic Garden
- Seeing Nature – Andrew Brand, MS., Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
- Native Landscape Plants with Local Roots – Jessica Lubell-Brand, PhD., University of Connecticut
Registration Details:
- Regular Registration: $80
- College/University Students (with valid ID): $25
Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments, admission to all sessions, and eligibility for pesticide recertification credits.
Register and Learn More: s.uconn.edu/nppc2025
For assistance, contact Alyssa Siegel-Miles at alyssa.siegel-miles@uconn.edu.
Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to advancing pollinator health and promoting native plants in our landscapes!