2026 Annual Meeting
"Herd 'round the World": Celebrating Global Rangelands and Pastoralism
The 2026 SRM Annual Meeting, Herd ’round the World, puts rangelands on the global stage and spotlights why healthy rangeland ecosystems matter for livelihoods, food security, and economic resilience. Celebrating the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the meeting brings together symposia, talks, posters, and workshops that share practical lessons from pastoralists and practitioners stewarding these landscapes, including insights that support biodiversity and sustainable land management.
Join us in Monterey, California. February 7th-11th, 2026
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February 7, 2026
Monterey, CA
February 7-11, 2026
PROGRAM INFORMATION
It's time to start looking to California in 2026!
The 2026 Annual Meeting promises to be memorable! The beautiful Pacific coastline steps away from the hotel and meeting center, tour capturing the beauty of California, and of course—a top-notch program! Find specific program information below—and more to come!
Become A Sponsor
Would your organization like to become a sponsor of our Annual Meeting?
Be a part of this year’s meeting as an Exhibitor or Sponsor! Check out all of the exciting opportunities in the 2026 Trade Show and Sponsor packet.
Sponsors
Thank you to our Sponsors.
HOTEL INFORMATION
SRM will utilize TWO host hotels for the 2026 Annual Meeting. The hotels are located directly across the street from one another and connected by a skyway bridge and the Conference Center meeting rooms. You can’t go wrong with either property! Both hotels are OPEN for reservations, use the links below to secure the meeting room rates:
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
***SOLD OUT***
Monterey Marriott
350 Calle Principal | Monterey, CA 93940
Book your rooms: HERE (Regular and per diem through this link)
Booking online is the easiest option, but if you wish to call, please dial (831) 649-4234; mention you are with Society For Range Management 79th Annual Meeting
Awards Ceremony
The Society for Range Management Honor Awards Program recognizes members and non-members who have made outstanding contributions to the science and art of range management. Awardees will be celebrated during the Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 11, from 3:30–6:00 p.m in Monterey, CA
The ceremony will be broadcast live on the SRM Facebook page, with virtual viewing available for those unable to attend in person.
Award Winners To Be Announced
As the Awards Committee completes their deliberation on this year's nominees, the names will be announced and posted here. Thank you to all nominators and nominees.
This year's awards will be found on our YouTube page.
Previous award winners can be found there already.
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