Heartland Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society

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Native Plant Lovers of Polk County & Beyond. Promote, Preserve, Conserve, Restore.

Upcoming events on https://Heartland.eventbrite.com Shop Merch on https://www.bonfire.com/store/heartland-chapter-of-fl-native-plant-society/

11/02/2026

Find the Eventbrite link in our bio to rsvp!

10/24/2026

Don't miss this exciting free tour of a native habitat restoration by one of our members! Link in the comments or find the eventbrite link in our bio for details. Registration is required as this is a private property.

10/16/2026

Success! We had an excellent hike this morning at C**t Creek. Follow us here or on Eventbrite for upcoming events.

10/12/2026

Rsvp or comment below so we can get a head count!

Join Florida Native Plant Society as we take a casual walk through C**t Creek to spot fall wildflowers.

10/10/2026

Stop by and chat with us at the Plant Popup event today at the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market in Munn Park!

10/06/2026

Fingers crossed we find some of these on our hike next week! Evenbrite link in bio with info.

Also known as Pine lily, Leopard lily, Tiger lily or Southern-red lily, Catesby’s lily (Lilium catesbaei) is a long-lived perennial wildflower. It grows in mesic to wet flatwoods, wet prairies and savannas. It is very sensitive to growing conditions, and thrives in conditions generally inhospitable to other lilies. It responds well to fire. Catesby’s lily typically blooms summer to late fall, attracting a variety of pollinators, but primarily pollinated by swallowtail butterflies. Catesby’s lily bears the largest flower of any North American lily. In Florida, it is a state-listed threatened species. Photographer Wally Jones. **tCreekStatePark

10/06/2026

FIELD TRIP: Friday, October 16, 9 am at C**t Creek State Park

Join Heartland Chapter president Sam Igo on a hike through the pine flatwoods to hunt for native fall wildflowers, including liatris and carphephorus among many others! We will meet at the ranger station at 9 am (16000 State Road 471, Lakeland, FL 33809). Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray as needed.

Join Florida Native Plant Society as we take a casual walk through C**t Creek to spot fall wildflowers.

10/02/2026

Plant Nerds Needed! 🤓 Sign up to volunteer with FNPS at the Munn Park Plant Sale on Sat Oct 10. We have spots for set up, clean up, and just hanging out and talking to fellow plant lovers. Link below, please share!

09/24/2026

Wow! It's beautiful what we can create when so many people come together for a common good. This sandhill demo garden is prominently located in one of the nations greatest parks right here in Lakeland. Every day, hundreds of new people will get to experience a little taste of real, native, beautiful Florida because of our hard work. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this happen! Plant Local - The Nectary for plant selection and design, Publix and Central Florida Abundance for installation and volunteers, Bonnet Springs Park crew for coordinating, and Florida Wildflower Foundation for partial funding. We cant wait to watch this space grow!

09/15/2026

Bonnet Springs Garden Volunteers! 📣 We have a nice group coming out to help next week. Here's some info for day-of, look for more in email tomorrow. Please rsvp on eventbrite link in our bio.
We start at 9am, September 23. Park near the children's museum. Walk through the main stairway entrance and towards the large circle grass area. Our garden space is to the left of the circle and you will see our crew there waiting.
What to bring! Shovels, large and small, ⚠️ bring extras if you can. Garden gloves. Snacks and water. Dress for normal Florida summer weather. Plan for 2-3 hours of work. Email with any questions [email protected]

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202 Main St
Lakeland, FL
33801

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