The Friends of Plant Conservation (FoPC) support the mission of the North Carolina Plant Conservation Program (PCP)
to permanently conserve native plant species in their natural habitats across the state.
FoPC accomplishes its goal through outreach and education, fundraising, and
stewardship activities on PCP’s Plant Conservation Preserves.
Join us for the FoPC Annual Meeting at Warren Wilson College on October 16-17, 2026!
Enjoy engaging speakers, guided field trips, and opportunities to connect with fellow plant conservation enthusiasts and professionals from across North Carolina. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Click HERE to view the Meeting Agenda.
Click for HERE for recommended hotels and accommodations.
Click HERE to register for the meeting.
Please register, spread the word, and bring your friends!
to permanently conserve native plant species in their natural habitats across the state.
FoPC accomplishes its goal through outreach and education, fundraising, and
stewardship activities on PCP’s Plant Conservation Preserves.
Join us for the FoPC Annual Meeting at Warren Wilson College on October 16-17, 2026!
Enjoy engaging speakers, guided field trips, and opportunities to connect with fellow plant conservation enthusiasts and professionals from across North Carolina. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Click HERE to view the Meeting Agenda.
Click for HERE for recommended hotels and accommodations.
Click HERE to register for the meeting.
Please register, spread the word, and bring your friends!
Friday, October 16
Join us at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC for an afternoon and evening of speakers, conversation, and connection with fellow North Carolina plant conservation enthusiasts and professionals. The meeting will include a business meeting with updates from the North Carolina Plant Conservation Program, an engaging lineup of speakers, and an awards ceremony recognizing the work of plant conservationists in a variety of areas. This year's speakers include:
Saturday, October 17:
On Saturday, we’ll get outdoors with two guided field trips at and near Warren Wilson College. We will have a morning hike to Kitsuma Peak near Old Fort and an afternoon hike at the Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa. Participants can sign up for one or both field trips, which are described here and listed below:
We look forward to hosting you!
Join us at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC for an afternoon and evening of speakers, conversation, and connection with fellow North Carolina plant conservation enthusiasts and professionals. The meeting will include a business meeting with updates from the North Carolina Plant Conservation Program, an engaging lineup of speakers, and an awards ceremony recognizing the work of plant conservationists in a variety of areas. This year's speakers include:
- Gary Kauffman (Botanist, US Forest Service, retired)
- Patrick McMillan (Botanist, Horticulturist, and Educator, Town of Cary, NC)
- Alisa Hove (Professor of Biology, Warren Wilson College) and Jen Rhode Ward (Professor of Biology, UNC Asheville)
Saturday, October 17:
On Saturday, we’ll get outdoors with two guided field trips at and near Warren Wilson College. We will have a morning hike to Kitsuma Peak near Old Fort and an afternoon hike at the Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa. Participants can sign up for one or both field trips, which are described here and listed below:
- Kitsuma Peak near Old Fort (9am-11am)
- Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College (2pm-4pm)
We look forward to hosting you!
