save the date for the
Maple Society North America's annual conference and general meeting
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 8-10, 2024
Post-conference garden tours on Monday and Tuesday, November 11-12
In and around Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Join your fellow North American branch members on the east coast this year amidst an area filled with countless breathtaking gardens. In addition to our traditional Saturday night Banquet and Plant Auction, here's what we've got lined up so far:
Featured Speakers:
Bill Thomas, Executive Director of Chanticleer Garden
Billy Schwartz addressing the fascinating topic of witches’ brooms (he apprenticed to Dick Wolff, who found and introduced Maple Witches' Broom Shaina to the trades)
More speakers are currently being identified
Private Access and Tours:
And more!
Conference Hotel:
888 Chesterbrook Blvd
Wayne, PA 19087
Whether you're coming just for the conference, or planning to stay afterwards for the post-conference garden tours, you'll only need to unpack once, thanks to this hotel's convenient location amidst a plethora of beautiful gardens.
Plan to arrive early for our Thursday evening meet and greet on November 7, during which guests of the Embassy Suites will have access to complimentary drinks and snacks during the 5:00-6:00 manager’s reception (which you can participate in every evening we're there).