Grasslands Nature-Based Solutions Summit
Date: Friday October 16, 2026
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: UC Merced Conference Center 5200 N. Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343
Co-hosts: California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California Rangeland Trust, Audubon California, Point Blue Conservation Science, the University of California, Merced (Earth Institute, Equitable Climate Solutions Center, UC Nature-Merced Vernal Pools & Grassland Reserve, Valley Institute for Sustainability, Technology, and Agriculture), The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Grasslands cover 9% of California and provide a suite of important benefits, including wildlife habitat, water filtration and storage, recreation, livestock grazing, and carbon storage. Grasslands are threatened by degradation, climate change, and conversion to development. NBS, such as conservation, prescribed grazing, and restoration, can help ensure this landscape continues to thrive into the future and deliver benefits to Californians.
Join us on October 16 in Merced, California for a Grasslands Nature-Based Solutions summit. In this summit, we will honor implementation leaders and successes to-date, increase connectivity among partners, and explore key opportunities to scale nature-based solutions on the state’s grasslands.
For any questions or additional information, please contact: naturebasedsolutions@resources.ca.gov
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Is there an option to attend this summit virtually? No - this event will be in-person only.
- Do I need to bring a printed ticket with me? No - your name will be listed at our registration desk
- Is there a dress code? The dress code is casual.
- How do I get to the conference center? https://hospitality.ucmerced.edu/about/directions-and-parking
Please note: Attendance at this event may constitute the acceptance of a reportable gift.
