Planted Tank Guru
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Contra Costa CA
Posts: 11,721
Are there any aquarium clubs near you? They do not have to be specifically planted aquarium clubs. Many people keep more than one sort of aquarium.
There are club listings here at TPT, and in the back of aquarium magazines. Also, google aquarium clubs (and all variations) including your state (I would not restrict it to a specific city).