The purpose of this conference is:

• to increase the knowledge, propagation, cultivation and use of native plants in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions
• to promote methods of land management and design that respect “sense of place” by preserving and restoring native species and natural processes
• to engender an appreciation of regionally appropriate landscapes that are harmonious for people and nature

While the subject of the conference pertains to native plant communities, the spirit of the conference is to build human communities among a broad range of participants by designing a conference affordable to all; encouraging formal and informal exchanges of information, and providing opportunities for social interaction.