Native Plant Expo & Marketplace
Saturday, June 1st, 2024
"Early-bird hour": 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.*
Free & open to public: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
*Ticket required for individuals aged 10 and above to enjoy exclusive early entry privileges. Space is limited.
9a-1p Free Admission for all!
Saturday, June 1st, 2024
"Early-bird hour": 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.*
Free & open to public: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
*Ticket required for individuals aged 10 and above to enjoy exclusive early entry privileges. Space is limited.
9a-1p Free Admission for all!
The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace (NPEM) offers one convenient location to shop for Michigan native plants from several Michigan native plant growers, learn how to establish and maintain native landscapes and connect with companies specializing in planning native landscapes for residents in Washtenaw County and the surrounding areas.
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Returning in 2024:
Milkweed Giveaway! 
In 2023, thanks to a generous donation, we were able to give 2888 Milkweed plants (5 species of Asclepias) to over 950 residents. We're glad to announce that we'll be repeating the Milkweed Giveaway for attendees in 2024! Stay tuned. Join the updates and reminders on the Native Plant Expo & Marketplace Facebook event page. Invite or tag a friend!
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2024 Native Plant Expo & Marketplace Vendors
The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace hosts several companies specializing in native plants and seeds as well as landscaping companies and non-profit organizations focused on native plant landscapes. There will be ample opportunity to purchase a wide variety of additional plants, seeds and services. The event offers both pre-ordered and day-of sales.
Learn about the 2023 Expo, Sponsors, and Vendors.
Learn about the 2023 Expo, Sponsors, and Vendors.
Food/Beverage Vendors:
Craveable Food Trailer
Impasto
Motor City Mobile Bar
Petey's Donuts
The Treat Truck
Craveable Food Trailer
Impasto
Motor City Mobile Bar
Petey's Donuts
The Treat Truck
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Apply to be a Vendor / Exhibitor!
Space is limited! Local native plant nurseries, exhibitors, and vendors are welcome to apply below Missed the deadline?
You can contact us: 734 302 8713 / [email protected] All vendors must comply to the 2024 Event Rules & Regulations. |
Sponsor this event!
We rely on this sponsorships to make this event possible. For 2024 we've revised our sponsorship contribution levels with more benefits and visibility for sponsoring organizations: |
Brought to you with generous support from our sponsors:
Expo Partners
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Expo Allies
Community
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Community Members |
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Volunteers needed for the 2025 Native Plant Expo & Marketplace! The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace is supported by the efforts of many volunteers. Volunteers help set-up, plant order sorting, and getting orders to customers. It's a fun way to learn the plants and meet the community of growers. |
COVID-19 Statement:
All staff, organizers, vendors, volunteers, and attendees shall follow the current COVID-19 health orders and guidelines at the time of the event. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or was exposed and is showing symptoms should not attend and follow any current CDC guidelines, state and county health orders. Thank you to our 2023 Customers, Volunteers, Vendors & Sponsors!
The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds was a wonderful success! We estimated over 2200 people attended the event and the presale distributed over 11,000 native plants! (not including what vendors sold at the Expo & Marketplace barns) |
2023 Educational Speaker Series
Want to learn more about Native Plants?
2023 NPEM Speaker Series!
We host educational events throughout the year, check out all WCCD Events.
Want to learn more about Native Plants?
2023 NPEM Speaker Series!
We host educational events throughout the year, check out all WCCD Events.
