Octoraro Native Plant Nursery

4th National Stream Restoration Conference - 2025
2025-10-20 08:00 - 2025-10-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Renaissance Harbor Place Hotel, 202 E Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
2025 CONFERENCE AGENDA
Resilient Rivers:
Adapting for the Future!
*Check for updates, as the agenda is subject to change.
Monday, October 20, 2025
1:00 – 5:00 pm (Foyer)
Registration & Conference Information Desk Open
Exhibitor Set–Up (Exhibit Hall & Atrium)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
7:00 am (Foyer)
Registration & Conference Information Desk Open
9:00 am
Regional Roundtables
1. Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Eastern Canada (Watertable)
2. Southeast (Baltimore A)
3. Gulf Coast and Caribbean (Baltimore B)
4. Rocky Mountains, Alberta & British Columbia (Homeland)
5. West Coast, Hawaii, Alaska & Yukon (Fells Point)
11:00 Lunch on Your Own
1:00 pm– 4:45 pm
Opening Plenary Session (Maryland Ballroom)
Moderator: Beth Styler-Barry, The Nature Conservancy, NJ
Resiliency in the Face of Changing Climate
The opening session explores how restoration can advance community resilience in the face of extreme weather and other environmental challenges.
1:00 pm
Welcome & Opening Remarks
— Kennon White & Alan Walker, Resource Institute
1:20 pm
Session Kickoff: Why Resilience Matters
— Moderator: Beth Styler-Barry, The Nature Conservancy, NJ
1:30 pm
Stream and Floodplain Restoration Lessons Learned Following 2024 Helene Flooding in Western North Carolina
— Greg Jennings, PhD, PE, Jennings Environmental, PLLC, Asheville, NC
2:00 pm
Holding the Line: Hurricanes, Restoration, and Resilience on the Gulf Coast
— Roberta Swann, PhD, Mobile Bay National Estuary Program, Mobile, AL
2:30 pm
Wildfires and Restoration for Disaster Resiliency
— Jim Nankervis, Blue Mountain Consultants, Berthoud, CO
3:00 pm Break in the Exhibit Hall & Atrium
3:20 pm Roundtable Findings: Building a Path Forward
3:45 pm Panel Discussion: Connecting the Dots
4:45 pm Adjourn
5:00 pm
Women in Stream Restoration (WiSR) Meeting
6 – 8 pm Sponsors’ Reception (Exhibit Hall)
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
7:30 am (Foyer)
Registration & Conference Information Desk Open
8:30 am– 12:10 pm Technical Breakout Sessions
with a Break at 10:10 am in the Exhibit Hall & Atrium
A. Advances in Stream Restoration Science (Baltimore A)
B. Innovative Tools & Techniques (Baltimore B)
C. Planning & Restoration Programs (Homeland)
D. Public Engagement & Community Resilience (Kent)
E. Urban Stream Restoration (Watertable)
F. Ecological Considerations & Functional Uplift (Fells Point)
12:10 – 1:30 pm Lunch Provided
1:30 – 5:10 pm Technical Breakout Sessions
with a Break at 3:10 pm in the Exhibit Hall (Exhibit Hall & Atrium)
G. Climate Resilience & Adaptation (Kent)
H. Dam Removal & Aquatic Passage (Watertable)
I. Overcoming Challenges & Lessons Learned (Baltimore A)
J. Floodplains & Watershed Hydrology (Baltimore B)
K. Multi-Benefit Restoration (Fells Point)
L. Compensatory Mitigation Strategies (Homeland)
4:45 pm Adjourn for the Day
4:45 pm Happy Hour by the Mid-Atlantic Stream Restoration Association
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
7:30 am (Foyer)
Registration & Conference Information Desk Open
8:30 am Closing Session (Maryland Ballroom)
Restoration That Works: Economic & Community Benefits Across Diverse Landscapes
Moderator: John Giordanengo, Principal Restoration Economic Restoration Services, Fort Collins, CO
8:30 am
The Economic Benefits of Ecological Restoration (Guidance from Unlikely Places)
— John Giordanengo, Principal Restoration Economist, Economic Restoration Services
Fort Collins, CO
9:00 am
Restoring the Lifeblood: Salmon, Sovereignty, and Community Renewal in the Klamath Basin
— Kenneth Brink, Vice-Chair, Karuk Tribe, Happy Camp, CA
— Toz Soto, Karuk Tribe, Somes Bar, CA
9:30 am
The Triple Bottom Line of Urban Stream Restoration
— Josh Burch, DOEE, Washington, DC
10:00 am Break in the Exhibit Hall & Attrium
10:20 am
Natural Awe Restoration: Revitalizing Eudora, AR Through Community-Led Design
— Tomeka Butler, Mayor, Eudora, Arkansas
— Lee Forbes, PE, CFM, Headway Environmental, Houston, TX
— David Bidelspach, PE, 5 Smooth Stones Restoration, Livermore, CO
10:50 am
The Importance of Policy for Stream Restoration
Panel Discussion
— Jim Howe, Senior Policy Advisor for Freshwater, The Nature Conservancy
11:45 am
Conference Wrap-Up, Survey & Next Steps
— Alan Walker, Resource Institute, Waynesville, NC
12:15 pm Cash Drawing for $500 (Must be Present to Win)
12:15 pm Conference Adjourns – See you in 2026!
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Field Trip to Jabez Stream & Wetland Restoration Project
Field Trip Registration
Join us for a site visit to one of the most ambitious restoration efforts in the Severn River watershed. The project restores 2,600 feet of incised stream, enhances wetlands, and reduces sediment and nutrient pollution flowing to the Chesapeake Bay. Led by Underwood & Associates, it’s a decade in the making—and the largest project in Severn Riverkeeper’s history.

2025 Chesapeake Watershed Forum
2025-11-07 08:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00 | National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, United States
Kevin Zuidervliet of Octoraro Native Plant Nursery will be presenting!
For two decades, the Chesapeake Watershed Forum has brought together partners to collaborate, innovate, and drive meaningful progress in restoring and protecting the shared waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. As we mark this milestone 20th anniversary, we have an opportunity to reflect on the successes and challenges that have shaped our work and the lessons that will guide us forward.
2025 is a pivotal year – both a moment to celebrate how far we have come and a chance to plan for what’s ahead. Planning for 2025 and Beyond efforts led by the Chesapeake Bay Program challenge us to think critically about the future of conservation and restoration efforts. While uncertainties exist, by embracing a mindset of resilience and adaptability, we can continue building a strong foundation for the next generation of conservationists in our region.
This year’s theme centers on human-centered approaches – ensuring that the needs, well-being, and aspirations of people remain at the core of our work. By prioritizing trust and collaborative decision-making, we create impactful solutions and longstanding outcomes. Our ability to navigate change isn’t just about responding to external forces; it’s about proactively shaping a future that meets the needs and collective futures for all of us.

MANTS 2026
2026-01-07 09:00 - 2026-01-09 13:00 | Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Join Octoraro at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), one of the horticulture industry’s largest and most B2B trade shows. Thousands of industry professionals gather at MANTS in January to connect, source plants and products, discover what’s new, and build business relationships. All education happens peer-to-peer on the show floor, making MANTS the marketplace where the green industry moves forward together.

2026 DE Horticulture Industry Expo
2026-01-14 08:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00 | Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE, 19904, United States
Join us January 14 & 15 at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover for education, exhibits, and networking. Registration is Open.

2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference
2026-01-27 08:00 - 2026-01-28 17:00 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justsin Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Join professionals from around Delaware and the region for a two-day conference focused on Delaware’s wetlands.
In previous years, the Delaware Wetlands Conference has brought together over 400 attendees, 50 different presentations and poster displays, and 30 exhibitors and sponsor tables. The 2026 edition will take place on January 26 and 27.
Conference sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities are now open.
Calls for presentation and poster abstracts are now open.
Conference registration will open on Oct. 1, 2025 and close on Jan. 21, 2026.
For more information, please contact Olivia Allread, at 302-739-9939.
