Palm Beach County FNPS

Special viewing of the movie called "The Vanishing of the Bees"

11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Clayton Hutcheson Conference Complex
559 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, Fl 33415
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7 – 9:30pm

THE VANISHING OF THE BEES (2009, 90 minutes), Vanishing of the Bees from filmmakers George Langworthy and Maryam Heinen www.vanishingbees.com/ Narrated by Oscar-nominated actress Ellen Paige, this cautionary tale reveals the mystery of the disappearing bees, and the links to industrial farming and our attitude toward the natural world. Starring in this real-life drama is a commercial bee farmer who rang the alarm bell when his bee colonies collapsed and his business was decimatedHere are a few press quotes...

“The most important documentary film since An Inconvenient Truth.”
Filmstar
“An essential documentary…If you like eating, see this film.”
Channel 4
“Verdict – Fascinating subject expertly covered.”
Empire
“A ‘bees knees’ of a film. Powerfully argued and very timely.”
Sunday Times
“Be advised, this is more than a documentary”
The Independent
“Alarming enough to convince you that this is an issue that needs action at the highest level.”
The Daily Express
“This Bee Movie has a real sting.”
The Times

Summary: The movie "The Vanishing of the Bees" documenting the plight of bees will shown. The movie's co-director, Maryam Heinen, will be making a special appearance to answer our questions. The event is jointly sponsored by the Rare Fruit Council, The Florida Beekeepers Association, Palm Beach Chapter of Florida Native Plant Society, and more. Please join us for this special evening event.

Chapter Meeting: What's Up at Grassy Waters Preserve

22 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Mounts Botanical Garden
531 North Military Trail
W Palm Beach FL 33415
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:30 – 9pm

Teri Jabour, former Program Coordinator for Grassy Waters Preserve

All meetings are free and open to the public. Native plant raffles & refreshments served

Summary: Teri Jabour, former Program Coordinator for Grassy Waters Preserve
More info: wpb.org…

Fourth Annual e4 Sustainability Summit

25 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Waterfront Commons
downtown, City of West Palm Beach
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8am – 2pm

The City of West Palm Beach: Sustainable Initiatives presents its 4th annual e4 Sustainability Summit with the Green Market on the Waterfront Commons in Downtown West Palm Beach.
Exhibit and Programs: February 10-26 in the Lake Pavilion e4 Summit: February 25, 8AM - 2PM

Summary: Join the Palm Beach Chapter at their booth at the e4 Sustainability Summit. We'll be reaching out to our community about the benefits of native plants.
More info: wpb.org…

Volunteer Event - Native Plant Demo Garden Maintenance

25 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Clayton Hutchenson Building
559 N Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9am – 12pm

Location: Clayton Hutchenson Building at Mounts
Come and learn from experts as you help us maintain our Native Plant Demonstration Garden. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, identify plants and take home cuttings for your garden. Work parties are held on the Saturday following our monthly meetings. Drop by anytime between 9:00 am and noon to learn, socialize and enjoy brunch in the open air. Don’t forget to bring your garden tools!

For pictures of the garden click here

Summary: Location: Clayton Hutchenson Building at Mounts, Come and learn from experts as you help us maintain our Native Plant Demonstration Garden. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, identify plants and take home cuttings for your garden. Work parties are held on the Saturday following our monthly meetings. Drop by anytime between 9:00 am and noon to learn, socialize and enjoy brunch in the open air. Don’t forget to bring your garden tools!

Snook Islands Volunteers Event

03 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Lake Worth Lagoon (just north of Lake Worth Bridge over ICW)
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8am – 4pm

When: March 3, 2012 - 8 a m to noon and/or noon to 4 p m
- Volunteer for half day or full day.
What: Help plant and mulch over 400 donated shrubs and trees on the Upland Buffer of the Coastal Hardwood Hammock to Snook Islands Natural Area.

Where: The Upland Portion of Snook Islands Natural Area is located between the Lake Worth Bridge and the southern tip of the Lake Worth Golf Course and the Lake Worth Lagoon.
Volunteers: Wear sturdy shoes, garden gloves, sunscreen, and a hat.
Bring: Shovels, wheel barrows, rakes, and brooms are welcome, mark your tools.

Tell: Your friends, family, and neighbors. Plant experts and plant novices are all needed.

Native Plants and Trees: Jane Thompson, Indian Trails Native Nursery, has generously donated over 400 native plants and trees suitable for this environmental restoration.

Facebook photos: www.facebook.com…
Contact: David Niemi, Planting Coordinator - agrassroot@comcast.net - 561.533.9460

Summary: Volunteers needed March 3, 2012 to create a Native Coastal Hardwood Hammock in the Upland Buffer to the Snook Islands Natural Area on the Lake Worth Lagoon.
More info: www.facebook.com…

Field Trip: Grassy Waters Preserve

04 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

8264 Northlake Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33412-3300
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 9 – 11am

We will meet at the parking lot overlook of the Charles W. Bingham Wilderness Nature Center, on the south side of Northlake Boulevard, at 9 a.m. This will be an easy walking field trip. There are several trails, but most of the tour will be on the cypress swamp boardwalk. Wear good walking shoes. If there is time we will get off the beaten track! Bring binoculars, camera, bug spray, and water.

Grassy Waters Preserve is a 20-square mile “raincatcher,” that serves as a special place for people and wildlife. It is also the water catchment area for the drinking water supply of the City of West Palm Beach, Town of Palm Beach, and the Town of South Palm Beach. Visiting Grassy Waters Preserve provides a wonderful opportunity to see the mosaic of the Everglades ecosystem. Cypress domes, sawgrass prairies, and swamps provide diverse habitats for deer, bobcat, wading birds, alligators, and many other reptiles. Since it is winter at the preserve, the cypress trees are “bald” and the water level is lower. The winter is a good time to see the nesting resident red-shouldered hawk and snail kites flying. If we are lucky, eagles may be circling, searching for food to feed their eaglets. We may see migratory birds as well as an abundance of epiphytes in the cypress trees.

Summary: Field trip to the City of West Palm Beach's Grassy Waters Preserve led by Teri Jabour. link to map: maps.google.com…
More info: wpb.org…