Arkansas Native Plant Society
Spring Meeting
May 15-17, 2026
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Meeting details
***This post will be updated as more information becomes available.***
Everybody is welcome to attend! Meeting registration is only $10 with no pre-registration required. Registration will begin at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026. The meeting events wrap up on Sunday, May 17th around noon.
Date: May 15-17, 2026
Location: Arkansas Biosciences Institute at Arkansas State University
504 University Loop; Jonesboro, AR 72401
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wSbM3yKX3oDpQ2rp7
On Google, the building will appear as Arkansas State University – Biosciences Institute.
See the following parking map:
Lodging: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Red Wolf Convention Center
223 Red Wolf Blvd., Jonesboro, AR 72405
We have a courtesy block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate of $124 per room, plus taxes. The block will be held until 5:00 pm April 24th (an extension of the previous deadline). Complimentary “cooked-to-order” breakfast, free WiFi, and parking are included. To make a reservation online, use this Arkansas Native Plant Society Booking Link.
To make a reservation by phone, call (870) 619-4482, extension 0, and ask for the Arkansas Native Plant Society room block. Individuals are responsible for their own room and taxes.
If you are unable to (or wish not to) reserve a room at Embassy Suites, there are other hotels nearby, such as the Hilton Garden Inn.
Dining Options: We will have a potluck meal Friday and Saturday evenings. Bring a dish or just come, eat, socialize, and learn! There are also some dining options (fast food and others) in Jonesboro.
Auction: The silent auction will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and close at the end of the program on Saturday evening. Proceeds from the auction support the ANPS small grants program, student research grants, and student scholarships! Bring any donations you would like to include in the auction before 6:00. Auction sheets will be provided. If your item does not sell, you must take it back with you at the end of the meeting.
Field trips: Field trips to local areas of top botanical interest will be scheduled for Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM. You must sign up for field trips on Friday evening to allow for adequate logistical planning. Our field trips will offer both easy and more vigorous walks. We’ll be in northeastern AR in the spring, and may visit swampy areas, so we advise bringing waterproof boots/shoes, bug spray, water, and a good hat! At a time to be determined, Dr. Travis Marsico, botany professor at ASU, will also lead a tour of the Arkansas Biosciences Institute, of which he is Executive Director.
For complete and up-to-date details, go to anps.org or contact Art Browning at art.browning@gmail.com; (281) 728-6327.
