Saturday, March 1, 2025
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Maritime conference center
692 maritime boulevard
linthicum heights, md 21090

We have a truly exciting conference planned for you this year! This year’s event is designed to explore topics most relevant to restoring communities and improving local waterways. Whether you’re a Watershed Steward, stormwater professional, or just interested in environmental restoration, this year’s conference has something for everyone!

You won’t want to miss this event with:

  • Keynote by Benjamin Vogt, author and owner of Monarch Gardens

  • Networking opportunities with hundreds of attendees, including government officials, business owners, educators, residents, community leaders, and Watershed Stewards!

  • Vendor hall filled with nonprofits, watershed organizations, local businesses, and government agencies

  • Funders Office Hours: Meet one-on-one with a funder to discuss your next project! Must be registered for the Conference to sign-up!

  • CEU’s offered: ISA (must sign-in at the session) and CBLP, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist (self-reported).

  • Silent Auction, Happy Hour and so much more!

Are you ready to Spring into Action?

General Admission: $100

Watershed Stewards, Tree Troopers, Consortium & Board members were emailed a promotion code to receive a special discount off general admission. If you qualify for this discount but didn’t receive the email, please reach out to Sara Ballesteros.

High School and College Students: $30
Reach out to Sara Ballesteros to register.

** Scholarships are available - click here.

**Please view the Conference Agenda before you click to register as you will be asked which sessions you would like to attend during the registration process.

Keynote Presentation:

Benjamin Vogt (virtual)
Owner of Monarch Gardens & Author of Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design 

Famous author and garden designer Benjamin Vogt shares why gardening with native plants is an ethical imperative in a world of climate change and extinction. This deep dive explores ecology, science, psychology, and philosophy as we ponder how to embrace gardens as places to create empowering social and cultural change.


This year, WSA is thrilled to host three national speakers, including Benjamin Vogt!
As an environmental organization, we prioritize sustainability while delivering an exceptional educational experience. To minimize our carbon footprint, these speakers will present to us virtually. The Maritime Conference Center's advanced audiovisual technology ensures an engaging and interactive experience.


sponsorship opportunities available!