Volunteer Planting Day at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
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Overview
Volunteer opportunity to contribute to the shoreline stabilization project at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area!
Join The Nature Conservancy, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society in this in this private Volunteer Planting Day at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA)!
We need YOUR help to plant native species along the eastern shoreline in contribution to the shoreline stablization project. Join us for a fun morning outdoors!
What to Expect: Conditions may be hot, sunny, and humid. , Biting or stinging insects may be present. , All participants should wear comfortable clothes and may prefer long pants and/or shirts to protect their skin. , Sunscreen, bug spray, and a hat are recommended. , Closed toed shoes are required. , Don't…
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8:15 AM – 10:30 AM.
Palm Beach County FNPS - Chapter Meeting - CONSERVATION GROUP
Third Tuesday of most months - see calendar for dates and speakers.
6:30pm-9pm
6:30pm - Mingle with plant nerds, experts, and visiting nursery folks. Ask questions, check out plants, share stories, make friends.
7pm - Speaker Program
8:15pm - Rundown and description of plants available for the evening
8:40 - PLANT DRAWING
Meetings are FREE to attend. Bring a friend!
Our chapter's goal is to preserve, conserve, and restore the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. And so we learn about various topics related to native plants, including their importance in providing native habitats, promoting biodiversity, and carving the pathway to sustainability. Check out our calendar to see our upcoming speakers and topics.
Whether you're a seasoned native expert, or just starting your journey, our meetings offer something for everyone.
Learn from experienced members of our community who will share valuable insights on getting involved in conservation, exploring our Natural Areas, and creating y…
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
Women in Florida Field Botany: 1873-1972 with Alan Franck - Palm Beach County FNPS - Chapter Meeting - CONSERVATION GROUP
“Women in Florida Field Botany: 1873-1972”
People like Alvan W. Chapman and John K. Small figure prominently in early Florida botany. Overlooked are many women who made significant contributions in Florida field botany, such as Mary C. Reynolds, Eleanor Scull, Lucia McCulloch, Mary F. Baker, Lillian Arnold, Mary Agnes Chase, Helen Butts Correll, Ruth Schornherst Breen, Olga Lakela, etc. This talk will explore some of this history. On Alan Franck:
Alan is a botanist and educator at the University of Florida herbarium, within the Florida Museum of Natural History located in Gainesville, Florida. Previously, he worked at Florida International University in Miami, studying the local flora and funga. He has also served as the director of the University of South Florida herbarium, which has a heavy concentration on the flora of Florida. He received his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida, where his dissertation studied the systematics of a rare cactus (Harrisia) in Florida and the Caribbean. His research…
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
WORKSHOP - Save the date!
WORKSHOP
DETAILS TO COME...
Our chapter's goal is to preserve, conserve, and restore the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. And so we learn about various topics related to native plants, including their importance in providing native habitats, promoting biodiversity, and carving the pathway to sustainability. Check out our calendar to see our upcoming speakers and topics.
Whether you're a seasoned native expert, or just starting your journey, our meetings offer something for everyone.
Learn from experienced members of our community who will share valuable insights on getting involved in conservation, exploring our Natural Areas, and creating your own sustainable garden. Connect with fellow environmental advocates and native plant professionals, exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain inspiration.
Don't miss the chance to connect with like-minded individuals; these meetings are a fantastic opportunity for champions of nature to gather and share their love for native plants, wildlife…
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
Pollinator Week
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Monday, June 22, 2026 – Sunday, June 28, 2026.
For more info visit pollinator.org. WORKSHOP - Save the date!
WORKSHOP
DETAILS TO COME...
Our chapter's goal is to preserve, conserve, and restore the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. And so we learn about various topics related to native plants, including their importance in providing native habitats, promoting biodiversity, and carving the pathway to sustainability. Check out our calendar to see our upcoming speakers and topics.
Whether you're a seasoned native expert, or just starting your journey, our meetings offer something for everyone.
Learn from experienced members of our community who will share valuable insights on getting involved in conservation, exploring our Natural Areas, and creating your own sustainable garden. Connect with fellow environmental advocates and native plant professionals, exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain inspiration.
Don't miss the chance to connect with like-minded individuals; these meetings are a fantastic opportunity for champions of nature to gather and share their love for native plants, wildlife…
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
National Moth Week
Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Saturday, July 25, 2026.
For more info visit nationalmothweek.org. The Secret Lifestyles of Local Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes with George Rogers - Palm Beach County FNPS - Chapter Meeting - CONSERVATION GROUP
Dr. Rogers, earned his doctorate in botany from the University of Michigan and did a post-doctoral fellowship in botany at Harvard University. He is the author of the bestselling “Landscape Plants for South Florida: A Manual for Gardeners, Landscapers and Homeowners". Many of us had the pleasure of taking his courses during his tenure as professor and chair of Palm Beach State College’s Environmental Horticulture department, and luckily he has remained active in our area sharing his field explorations through the online blog Treasure Coast Natives.
Third Tuesday of most months - see calendar for dates and speakers.
6:30pm-9pm
6:30pm - Mingle with plant nerds, experts, and visiting nursery folks. Ask questions, check out plants, share stories, make friends.
7pm - Speaker Program
8:15pm - Rundown and description of plants available for the evening
8:40 - PLANT DRAWING
Meetings are FREE to attend. Bring a friend!
Our chapter's goal is to preserve, conserve, and restore the native plants and native…
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
WORKSHOP - Save the date!
WORKSHOP
DETAILS TO COME...
Our chapter's goal is to preserve, conserve, and restore the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. And so we learn about various topics related to native plants, including their importance in providing native habitats, promoting biodiversity, and carving the pathway to sustainability. Check out our calendar to see our upcoming speakers and topics.
Whether you're a seasoned native expert, or just starting your journey, our meetings offer something for everyone.
Learn from experienced members of our community who will share valuable insights on getting involved in conservation, exploring our Natural Areas, and creating your own sustainable garden. Connect with fellow environmental advocates and native plant professionals, exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain inspiration.
Don't miss the chance to connect with like-minded individuals; these meetings are a fantastic opportunity for champions of nature to gather and share their love for native plants, wildlife…
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.