Midwest Native Plant Conference - Connecting People and Nature #2058953 (License: Personal Use)

This hand-drawn illustration showcases iconic Midwest native plants including purple blazing star (Liatris), goldenrod (Solidago), blue vervain (Verbena hastata), and wild oats, with a monarch butterfly perched delicately on the blooms. The artwork embodies the conference’s mission of fostering connections between people and regional biodiversity through stewardship and education.

Used as the primary banner or hero image on the conference homepage, registration page, or promotional materials; targets gardeners, ecologists, educators, and conservation volunteers seeking regional native plant resources and events.