This regional gathering of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Southwest Chapter will bring together restoration practitioners, researchers, students, and conservation corps members to share knowledge, network, and explore ecological restoration in the Southwest. The theme for 2026 is "It's about time we got back to the Mojave Desert! This year's annual conference will be held November 12-14 at the College of Southern Nevada in Henderson, Nevada. We look forward to seeing you there!