Here are some exciting events in the Louisiana area that we think you should know about. Not all events are sponsored by LNPS. Events will be listed by earliest date to latest.
November 7 – 8. 2026 Next Class for the Louisiana Native Professional Certification Program
The Louisiana Native Professional Certification Program equips landscape professionals with the knowledge to design, install and maintain landscapes using native plants. Training covers plant identification, ecology, Louisiana soils and ecoregions, site evaluation, landscape planning and long-term care. Those who successfully complete the program earn certification and a listing in LNPS’s online directory of certified native plant professionals.
March 5 – 7, 2027 Louisiana Native Plant Conference
Join the Louisiana Native Plant Society March 5–7, 2027, at the Solomon Center in Loranger for a weekend of learning, exploration and connection. The conference will feature expert speakers, educational sessions, field trips, a native plant sale, plant propagation workshop, silent auction and more. We will also honor LNPS founding member Dr. Charles M. Allen and his contributions to Louisiana’s native plant community.