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 4-5, 2026

Classes in the morning and afternoon. 

Lunch with your colleagues onsite both days.

Don’t miss our Wednesday evening social, Nov 4

Deadlines for registration & lodging here.

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Photo: Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS

Location

FANN’s seminar takes place at the UF IFAS Straughn Extension Center.

The UF/IFAS Extension Straughn Professional Development Center was made possible by a generous donation from Alto and Patrecia Straughn. The Straughn’s are most notable for their groundbreaking contribution to the Florida blueberry and watermelon industries, however, their contribution to extension research and outreach has been just as influential.

The UF/IFAS Extension Straughn Professional Development Center strives to offer an outstanding environment to learn, grow and connect through professional development, trainings and meetings. The landscaping around the Straughn Extension Center was designed as a teaching tool for visitors and event participants. Considered a demonstration garden, interpretive signs guide visitors to learn about the nine Florida Friendly Landscaping principles accomplished in the center’s outdoor space. Learn more from the Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology.

Photo: Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS

Where to Stay

Aloft
FANN Seminar group rate available – $129+ tax

Drury Inn
FANN group rate available – $116+ tax

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