2026 Fall Conference & 50th Anniversary Celebration
Wed, Oct 14
|DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Charlottesville
Soils and Land Use Management: Honoring Our Roots, Shaping Our Future
Time & Location
Oct 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Charlottesville, 990 Hilton Heights Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA
About the event
2026 VAPSS Fall Conference & 50th Anniversary Celebration
October 14–15, 2026 | Charlottesville and Crozet, Virginia
Join the Virginia Association of Professional Soil Scientists for two days of education, field experience, professional networking, and a milestone celebration honoring 50 years of VAPSS.
Find the agenda HERE.
Wednesday, October 14
Classroom Session and 50th Anniversary Celebration
DoubleTree by Hilton, Charlottesville, Virginia
The day will begin with classroom instruction offering 6 continuing education units (CEUs), followed by the VAPSS Annual Member Meeting and an unforgettable evening celebrating the association’s 50th anniversary.
Anniversary Celebration Schedule
4:00 pm Annual Member Meeting
5:00 pm Social Hour
6:00 pm Presentations, Dinner, and Gala
Cocktail attire is encouraged for the gala.
This golden-anniversary celebration will bring together current members and some of VAPSS’s original members for special presentations, reflections, and remarks honoring the association’s history and accomplishments. Guests can also look forward to plenty of giveaways, commemorative swag, and VAPSS memorabilia.
Thursday, October 15
Field Day
Petite Buzz Farm
4855 Fox Mountain Road, Crozet, Virginia
Continue the conference with a full day of hands-on field education offering an additional 6 CEUs.
Attend both conference days to earn a total of 12 CEUs.
The 50th anniversary is a once-in-a-generation milestone for VAPSS. Come learn, reconnect with colleagues, celebrate the members who helped build the association, and be part of this historic occasion.
Save the dates and join us October 14–15, 2026. We look forward to celebrating 50 years of VAPSS with you!
A room block at a discounted rate of $139 +taxes per night is being held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville 990 Hilton Heights Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Book online here: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=CHOSHDT&arrivalDate=2026-10-13&departureDate=2026-10-15&groupCode=CDT90N&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink Or call 434-973-2121 and use group code CDT90N
Registration
Conference: Non-VAPSS Members
Sale ends
Sep 26, 11:50 PM
For anyone who has not paid VAPSS membership dues in 2026.
From $165.00 to $275.00
$275.00
$165.00
$165.00
Conference: VAPSS Members
Sale ends
Sep 26, 11:50 PM
For anyone who has paid VAPSS membership dues in 2026.
From $135.00 to $250.00
$250.00
$135.00
$135.00
50th Anniversary Gala
Sale ends
Sep 26, 11:50 PM
This includes your meal and VAPSS swag.
From $50.00 to $60.00
$60.00
$50.00
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