The 2025 Conference of the Texas Society for Ecological Restoration will be held November 7-9 in San Antonio, TX. This annual conference aims to unite diverse stakeholders from across the state to advance the science and practice of ecological restoration, including scientists, practitioners, students, landowners, community partners and policy makers.
We invite submissions for presentations, discussions, and workshops on any topic related to ecological restoration, management or conservation in the state of Texas and across its borders in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mexico. We especially encourage submissions related to the conference theme, Restoration for Resilience.
REGISTER HERE!
*Early bird pricing available through October 4th
Conference Snapshot
Friday, November 7
- Field Trips
• San Pedro Creek & Alazán Confluence
• San Antonio Botanical Garden
• Biking the Mission Reach & World Heritage Sites
- Workshops
• Tool Rodeo
• Plant Identification (Hardberger Park)
- Welcome Happy Hour (5:30–7pm) – light bites & drinks
- Keynote Address (7:00pm) – included in registration
Saturday, November 8
Main Conference at Trinity University
- Concurrent research sessions and presentations
- Poster sessions – Call for Abstracts now open!
- Second Annual Plant ID Competition
- Awards Banquet Dinner – included in registration
Sunday, November 9
- nERD Talk (9–11am) – Notorious Ecological Restoration Discussion over breakfast
- Field Trip: Texas Tribal Buffalo Project (12–2pm)
Conference Registration Info
Location: Trinity University
All Saturday sessions and evening events will take place at Trinity. Field trips and workshops are off-site.
General Registration (after Oct. 3):
- Regular Member: $275
- Regular Non-Member: $375
- Student Member: $75
- Student Non-Member: $125
Add-ons & Guest Tickets:
- Welcome Happy Hour (non-students): $25
- Field Trips (each): $10
- Workshops: FREE
- Guest Banquet Ticket: $40
- Sunday nERD Talk: FREE
- Sunday Buffalo Tour: $25
Students receive free entry to the Friday Welcome Happy Hour.
Need financial assistance? Email txserconference@gmail.com for info on student and early-career support.
Call for Abstracts & Workshops
We invite submissions on any topic related to ecological restoration, management, and conservation across Texas and neighboring regions (OK, AR, LA, NM, MX).
Workshop Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025
Abstract Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025
Early submissions encouraged!
This year’s theme highlights:
• Climate adaptation & resilience
•Fire, drought, and flood planning
•Native plants, seed sourcing, and soil health
•Policy, funding, and long-term strategies
•Restoration monitoring methods
Questions? Email: txserconference@gmail.com
Special Events & Contests
Restoration Awards
Nominations are open for the Excellence in Research and Excellence in Land Management awards.
Submit a one-page nomination by
September 12 to Patrick.Chaiken@austintexas.gov
Plant ID Contest – Saturday Morning
Open to all! Compete as an individual or with your university team.
To register a team, contact Austin@ARKEcological.com or call 254-477-3213
Hotel Recommendations – We do not have a reserved room block this year, but nearby options include:
- Best Western Plus Downtown
- Motel 6 – Market Square
- Holiday Inn Express – N Riverwalk
- La Quinta Inn – Market Square
A Big Thank You!
To our sponsors and community who make this gathering possible year after year. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email us at txserconference@gmail.com.
Mark your calendars and spread the word. We’ll be releasing the full agenda, registration portal, and keynote info soon. Let’s make TXSER 2025 our most impactful conference yet.