Registration:
For registration information and to register, please view the registration page.
Registration is NOW CLOSED.
Registration Fees:

Both Fri June 12 and Sat June 13: $150 (Highly Recommended)

Fri. June 12 only: $50
Fees cover meeting facilities, hors d'oeuvres, and a keynote speaker discussing penstemon of Arizona

Sat. June 13 only: $100
Fees cover meeting facilites, light refreshments and beverages, a buffet dinner including vegetarian options, and access to the Lowell Observatory and museums

Registration fees include access to all field trips

Theme:
Exploring the Botanical Diversity, Ecology, and History of Arizona’s Native Flora and the Special Contributions to the Arizona Flora by Penstemons

Meeting summary:
Please plan to attend the 2026 Arizona Native Plant Society and American Penstemon Society Joint Annual Meeting on 12-14 June 2026 in Flagstaff, Arizona. 

The meeting offers field trips and a wide range of papers and posters presented in two formal gatherings that cover many different aspects of Arizona’s native flora and Penstemons

Two joint formal gatherings will be offered.
The first is organized by the APS on Friday, June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Elks Lodge No. 499, 2101 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff.
The second is organized by the AZNPS on Saturday, June 13, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lowell Observatory, 1400 West Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff.
Participants are invited to attend both meetings but can choose to just attend one.

Brief Formal Gathering Agendas (more detailed agenda on the schedule page):
Friday, June 12, 2026 - Organized by American Penstemon Society (Elks Lodge)
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Registration and Social hour. Hors d'oeuvres served.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Brief APS annual business meeting, keynote speaker, and field trips summary

Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Organized by Arizona Native Plant Society (Lowell Observatory)
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM: Light refreshments and beverages. Introductions.
12:30 PM to 6:00 PM: AZNPS and APS presentations and posters. Buffet dinner, including vegetarian options.
Tour Lowell Observatory until 11 PM.

Sunday, June 14, 2026: Field trips

Monday, June 15, 2026: Optional field trip

Schedule details

Call for presentations/posters:
Abstract submissions are NOW CLOSED for presentations/posters on Saturday.
For more details and instructions on how to submit abstracts, please see the announcement.

Field trips (detailed information on the field trips page):
Saturday, June 13 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (half day before the Saturday gathering)
Sunday, June 14 All day field trips
Monday, June 15 Optional field trip

Field trip preparation:
Field trips may involve travel to isolated locations. If you are driving, be sure to start each field trip with a full tank of gas. Make sure you have a good spare tire.
All field trip participants should bring the following:
Sack lunch
Water (at least ½ gallon per person)
Jacket
Wide-brimmed hat
Insect repellant
Good hiking shoes
And remember your camera!

Field trips details

Meals:
Cost for meals associated with the Friday gathering and the Saturday evening banquet are included in the registration fee. All other meal arrangements are the responsibility of attendees.
The meal provided Friday evening at the gathering will consist of light hors d'oeuvres, meaning if a heavier meal is desired, participants may need to seek a second source of food before or after the reception.

Souvenir T-shirts:
Option for ordering a T-shirt for $25 (see the T-shirt page for details)
T-Shirts will be available for pick-up June 12-13 at the registration table at the annual meeting in Flagstaff, AZ
T-Shirt orders ARE NOW CLOSED.

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Flagstaff visitor information

Discover Flagstaff

2026 Flagstaff Visitor Guide

Lodging Information:
Important: Meeting participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements.
Early reservation arrangements are critical. Tourist traffic is heavy in Flagstaff in the early summer.

Motel Recommendations

Mid-Range Motels

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Flagstaff
Website: https://www.hilton.com
928-773-8888
Comfortable rooms; restaurant; pool

Americana Motor Hotel
Website: https://www.americanamotorhotel.com
928-833-3060
Retro-style; stylish; unique

Hotel Aspen Flagstaff InnSuites
Website: http://www.hotelaspenflagstaffaz.com
928-327-1474
Views; seasonal pool; pet friendly

Econo Lodge Flagstaff – Route 66
Website: https://www.choicehotels.com/arizona/flagstaff/econo-lodge-hotels/az499
928-774‑7186
Free high‑speed internet; complimentary hot breakfast; pet‑friendly

Budget Motels

Motel 6 Flagstaff – Butler Avenue
Website: https://www.motel6.com/us/arizona/flagstaff/
928-774‑1801
Outdoor pool; free WiFi; pet friendly

Motel 6 Flagstaff – West / Woodland Village
https://www.motel6.com/property/motel-flagstaff-az-arizona-us-294425/
928-331‑0634
Free WiFi; Outdoor Pool; Pets Allowed

Budget Inn Flagstaff
Website: https://www.budgetinnflagstaff.com/
928-774‑5038
Free High‑Speed Internet, microwave; free continental breakfast

Econo Lodge Flagstaff East – I‑40
Website: https://www.choicehotels.com/en-in/arizona/flagstaff/econo-lodge-hotels/az222
928-563‑0024
Free WiFi; seasonal outdoor pool; pet friendly

Super 8 by Wyndham Flagstaff
Website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/flagstaff-arizona/super-8-flagstaff/overview
928-526‑0818
Free continental breakfast; free WiFi; pet friendly; guest laundry

Travelodge by Wyndham Flagstaff
Website: https://fqa.wyndhamhotels.com/en-ca/travelodge/flagstaff-arizona/travelodge-flagstaff/overview
928‑440‑2686
Free continental breakfast; free WiFi

Full-Service RV Parks

Flagstaff KOA Holiday
Website: https://koa.com/campgrounds/flagstaff/
928-526-9926
Full hookups; big-rig friendly sites, cabins

Village Camp Flagstaff
Website: https://www.villagecamp.com/resorts/flagstaff/
928-378-7580
Full hookups, modern facilities, scenic setting

Flagstaff RV Park
Website: http://flagstaffrvpark.com
928-526-4977
Smaller and quieter; full hookups; shaded sites

Black Bart's RV Park
Website: http://blackbartsrvpark.com
928-774-1912
Full hookups, on-site restaurant; general store

Woody Mountain Campground
Website: http://woodymountaincampground.com
928-774-7727
Mix of RV sites, tent camping, and cabins

Public Campgrounds

Fort Tuthill County Campground
Website:
https://gocamparizona.com/fort-tuthill-county-campground/
14 miles south of Flagstaff

Bonito Campground
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/bonito-campground
18 miles NE of Flagstaff near Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Lake View Campground
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/lakeview-campground
13 miles southeast of Flagstaff near Lake Mary