October 13 - 16, 2026 | Bruce Convention Center | Hopkinsville, KY

The Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium is is a biennial gathering made possible by the growing interest and collaboration of a diverse community dedicated to native grasses, forbs, and wetland plants of the eastern United States. This community includes restorationists, landscape architects, ecologists, landowners, forage producers, biologists, wildlife and pollinator enthusiasts, private consultants, government agencies, seed and plant producers, and many others.

The Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium welcomes a diverse network of professionals, landowners, researchers, and advocates dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of native grasslands in the eastern United States. The symposium serves as a vital platform for sharing the latest science, practical strategies, and success stories related to native grasses, forbs, and wetland plants. Attendees represent a wide range of sectors—including agriculture, ecology, landscape design, wildlife conservation, and government—and come together to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and inspire action. With a focus on ecosystem health, biodiversity, and resilience, the symposium helps drive forward efforts to restore and protect one of the region’s most threatened and ecologically valuable landscapes.