Who, When, Where
Attendees
You’ll meet 125+ design, horticulture, landscape and restoration professionals from throughout Florida, including the best in the native plant business: growers, retailers, environmental and ecological landscape experts. FANN events attract trend-conscious design professionals, forward-thinking municipal staff and retailers and project managers serious about sourcing the best native plants for their clients. From previous event data, we know that at least one in five attendees will be a landscape architect or designer.
Dates
Wednesday & Thursday, November 5-6, 2025
Classes in the morning and afternoon.
Lunch with your colleagues onsite both days.
Don’t miss our Wednesday evening social, Nov 5
Deadlines for registration & lodging here.
Location
FANN’s seminar takes place at Stetson University in historical downtown DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. DeLand has been recognized as one of the top small towns in America by CNN, Parade Magazine, Southern Living and Main Street Magazine. There are multiple coffee shops, restaurants, small stores and walkable streets. Stetson is a nationally ranked private university founded in 1883. You’ll see traditionally styled red brick buildings on the campus, graced with big, beautiful native trees and palms.
All indoor classes take place in the Stetson Room in the Carlton Union Building (CUB), a pleasant, shaded 10-15 minute walk from the parking lot. Golf cart available for those needing assistance.
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Where to Stay
Comfort Inn & Suites DeLand
FANN Seminar group rate available – $119+ tax
Courtyard DeLand Historic Downtown
FANN group rate available – $160+ tax
Holiday Inn Express
FANN group rate available: $130 (King single), $140 (Queen double)
Seminole State Forest Campgrounds
Show what you know about natives with FANN’s new micro-credential
The 2025 Central Florida Classics micro credential focuses on essential identification, selection, use and maintenance information for 16 trees and 4 palms proven for use in Central Florida (and other regions of the state). Some of these species can be found on the Stetson University campus, which features many magnificent mature southern shade trees and palms. FANN’s micro credentials make it easy for you to build your native plant knowledge every year, focusing on the best natives for landscape use and benefitting from the wisdom and experience of native plant professionals who have used these plants for years. Use your digital badge to promote your new native knowledge to customers and employers.
ADD the micro credential option to your two-day registration for just $75 additional. Program limited to 40 applicants. Two day registration required.