NEAPMS PLANT CAMP
Plant Camp 2026 has been scheduled to take place at Camp Lenox in Otis, Massachusetts from September 8-10.
The Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society (NEAPMS) will be hosting its fifth “Plant Camp” in 2026. This intensive three-day program is geared toward individuals currently working as aquatic plant managers, those involved in regulation of aquatic plants, and students in the field of aquatics.
A staff of regional experts and industry specialists will provide in-person training and coursework in the following:
aquatic plant identification
introduction to field sampling
best management practices for nuisance species
data collection and reporting tools used in aquatic plant management
One (1) Individual NEAPMS Plant Camp Registration
Please note that all campers will be required to sign a waiver and provide emergency contact information at the start of camp.
Date: September 8-10, 2026
Location: Camp Lenox,2042 N Main Rd, Otis, MA 01253
Cost: $250 (includes lodging and meals)
Included Lodging: Shared bunk houses with electricity, bathroom and shower facilities in each building. Cabins can hold up to 4 people, we will attempt to honor roommate requests to the best of our ability. Participants must bring their own bedding. If you cannot bring or forget your bedding, linens can be rented from Camp Lenox for $25.
Optional Lodging : On your own. Search: Lee, Massachusetts (not included in registration)
Registration: Space is limited, capped at 50 participants
Student Scholarships Available! (see below) Apply by July 1, 2026
PLANT CAMP 2026 SPONSORS
Plant Camp Instructors and Planning Committee
Plant Camp 2026 Planning Committee
Kara Sliwoski, Massachusetts DCR
Meg Modley, Lake Champlain Basin Program
Heather Desko, New Jersey Water Supply
Denise Blanchette, Maine DEP
Georgia Bunnell, New Hampshire DES
Summer Weidman, Connecticut OAIS
Ken Wagner, Water Resource Services
Will Stevenson, SOLitude Lake Management
Chris Borek
Lindsay Yoder, New York DEC
Josh Burnside, SePRO
Brett Willard, NEWIPCC
Plant Camp 2026 Instructors
TBD
Plant Camp Scholarships are Available
NEAPMS strives to foster a diverse and inclusive environment through it's student programs and initiatives.
3 Full Scholarships to Plant Camp are available for students from historically underrepresented groups.
Historically underrepresented groups are those who have, throughout history, had lower representation in higher education and/or aquatic plant management careers due to structural discrimination and racism. Underrepresented groups include ethnic minority students (African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic and Latinos) as well as LGBTQ+ students.
Scholarship Sponsors Include:
Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society (NEAPMS) (www.neapms.org)
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) (www.nalms.org)