2025 Chesapeake Watershed Forum
2025-11-07 08:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
