Coccoloba and Naples Chapters, Florida Native Plant Society

08/22/2026

We had a blast at River Oaks Preserve today for the FGCU WOW day today. We have 25 students and about a dozen leaders. Most of the leaders were students or recent grads, which was really fun. We got a ton done and met great young adults.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Join the UF IFAS Great Florida Pollinator Census on August 21–22!

Spend just 15 minutes observing a flowering plant, count the pollinators you see, and help contribute valuable data about pollinator populations across the Southeast.

This event is part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, coordinated by UGA Extension, and FNPS is proud to serve as a partner in Florida.

Visit fnps.org/gsepc for more details and learn how to participate!

📸: Mary Keim

08/20/2026

Dedicating just two short hours every week to natural spaces acts as a powerful reset for your physical and mental energy. Prioritizing consistent time outdoors creates a strong foundation for long term vitality.

08/20/2026

A super fave!

Adam’s Needle (Yucca filamentosa) is a Florida native that brings a bold, architectural look to the landscape.

Its evergreen leaves add strong texture and structure, while its white flowers provide resources for pollinators. It also serves as a larval host plant for skipper butterflies.

This is a great example of how native plants can be both visually striking and ecologically useful.

08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-florida-couple-bought-a-45-acre-swamp-to-protect-it-from-development-15-years-later-275-wood-storks-were-nesting-there-in-a-thriving-ecosystem-filled-with-wildlife/articleshow/133287389.cms

A Florida couple made an unusual decision more than a decade ago when they bought a 45-acre cypress swamp beside their home in Tallahassee, Florida, rather than allowing the land to be cleared or developed. Jim Stevenson and Tara Tanaka purchased the swamp in 2007 after recognising its importance as...

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

🌿What if you could spend LESS time mowing, watering, fertilizing and spraying chemicals—and MORE time enjoying your beautiful yard?🌱

It’s time to rethink the lawn!

Join us for “From Lawn to Living Landscape: Replacing Turf with Native Ground Covers” with Cam Maletto and discover how native ground covers can transform your yard into a beautiful, low-maintenance living landscape that works with Florida—not against it. 🌴

Imagine a yard with:
🚫 Less mowing💧 Less watering🧤 Less maintenance 🐝 Fewer pesticides🌱 Less fertilizer 💰 Lower long-term landscape costs🦋 Butterflies, birds & wildlife🌿 More biodiversity ☀️ Plants adapted to Florida’s heat, rain & seasons
🏡 And a beautiful landscape you can actually ENJOY rather than struggle with!

Why spend your weekends fighting your lawn when you could create a living landscape that gives back?

Plus, we’ll hold our Board Elections, so come learn, get inspired, meet fellow native plant enthusiasts, and help shape the future of our chapter!

🌱 Ready to ditch the turf and discover what’s possible?

Join us and get all the event details:
https://palmbeach.fnpschapters.org/

West Palm Beach, FL

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