2026 Annual Conference – from Gardens to Grasslands

Registration is open for IWF’s 2026 Annual Conference on Saturday, March 7, 2026! This year’s Annual Conference theme is the importance of native habitats at every level of conservation. From gardening at home with often strict rules to large-scale restoration projects, we will dive into the value of native plants over non-natives, the perils our native ecosystems face under the onslaught of unchecked invasives, and how you can get involved!

This page will be updated soon with more information on our speakers, our silent auction, and other details about the conference.

This year’s conference location is The Garrison at Fort Harrison, 6002 N Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46216.

from Gardens to Grasslands Speakers

Keynote

David Mizejewski

Naturalist and Educator, National Wildlife Federation

David Mizejewski has been fascinated by our natural world for as long as he can remember. A lifelong naturalist, he spent his youth exploring the woods, fields and wetlands, observing and learning about the surprising diversity of wildlife that inhabits them. He is a naturalist and television host with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human and Natural Ecology from Emory University and is an expert on wildlife and our environment. He’s dedicated to using his knowledge and unbridled enthusiasm to help others understand and protect wildlife.

Dawn Slack

Project Manager - SICIM

Michael Spalding

Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape Coordinator

Alyssa Nyberg

Kankakee Sands Preserve Coordinator - TNC