Conradina Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society

06/15/2026

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There are about four million acres of lawn in Florida and much of it is not used for anything. Replacing much of our unused lawns in our yards and communities with bird-friendly, pollinator-friendly, habitat-building groves of trees and shrubs is another earth-friendly option, because the larger plants actually cool the air through transpiration. Read this article for more information: https://greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2019/02/transpiration-forests-most-important.html

06/08/2026

A few of us went up to check out FNPS The Villages garden tour and it was a lovely day. We ran out of time because we didn’t start right away at 7:30 and there were so many lovely spaces (15 on the list!). You can still do a lot in a small space with HOA landscaping restrictions. .10 acres was a common lot size in the homes we visited.

06/05/2026

☀️ SUMMER SERIES 2026 ☀️

Kick off your Saturday with a cleanup that makes a real impact!

Join Keep Brevard Beautiful at Paddling Paradise on June 13 from 8 AM–12 PM. Volunteers will help remove litter from the waterway and surrounding areas, protecting wildlife and keeping our community beautiful. 🤩

🚣 Kayaks and supplies provided
🍔 Free lunch from Hell ’n Blazes
🎁 Attend all 3 Summer Series cleanups for a chance to win a kayak

Whether you're a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you on the water with us. 🚣‍♂️🌊

REGISTER HERE: https://shorturl.at/0QlZb

06/04/2026

Celebrate by converting sterile, poisoned lawns to pollinator-friendly and bird-friendly habitat. Pollinators are necessary for many of our flowering plants. We can and should make the effort to attract our native pollinators by stopping all landscape-wide pesticides and by planting a wide variety of native plants arranged in ways that make it easier for pollinators to thrive. Some can only fly a short distance to find nectar, so your yard may be their entire universe.
Read: https://beautifulnativeplants.blogspot.com/2025/04/design-your-yard-and-community-for.html

05/28/2026

Sign up to help water the newly installed plants in phase two of the native and food forest garden project at Melbourne First Church of The Nazarene where we hold our meetings

🌿 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🌿
Help care for the Nazarene Community Food Forest!
We are looking for volunteers to help water native plants, fruit trees, herbs, and garden beds throughout the week.

No gardening experience is necessary — just a willingness to help care for a space that serves our community, supports pollinators, and provides beauty and nourishment in Midtown Melbourne.

Flexible schedules available:
☀️ Morning or evening watering
💧 Weekly or occasional help
🌱 Individuals, families, students, and groups welcome

Click here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084AACA82FA4FD0-64294730-nazarene

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

🦋 Back by Popular Demand - 2026 Butterfly Appreciation Day on June 24, from 10am - 12 Noon!

Last year’s Butterfly Appreciation Day filled the room… and this year we’re taking it to the next level! Whether you attended in 2025 or missed out completely, this year’s program features ALL NEW information on butterflies, pollinators, butterfly ID tools, and creating pollinator habitats — even in small spaces.

Plus, attendees will enjoy a guided butterfly walk through the Brevard Discovery Garden! 🌿

Free admission, but seating is limited. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-butterfly-appreciation-day-tickets-1989609350125

Location: 3695 Lake Dr, Cocoa, FL 32926