Mac Beach Nature Fest - Join FNPS Palm Beach County, volunteer, or just stop by to say hello!
Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 10am to 4pm for Nature Fest, MacArthur Beach State Park’s annual outdoor festival! Come play, learn, support local artisans, and enjoy all that MacBeach has to offer. Nature Fest will feature environmental exhibitors, music, Florida native plant vendors, animal show, food trucks, kayaking, kids zone, live music, and much more! It’s an event you do not want to miss at the only State Park in Palm Beach County! John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located at 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive in North Palm Beach. The event is free with Park admission.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach, FL.
For more info visit macarthurbeach.org. NATIVE ORCHIDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY with Bethany Simpson, M.S. - Palm Beach County FNPS - Chapter Meeting - CONSERVATION GROUP
Native Orchids of Palm Beach County with Bethany Simpson, M.S.
SPEAKER BIO:
Bethany Simpson is a conservation biologist and Coordinator of the Native Orchid Lab at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. She leads conservation efforts that combine field surveys, lab propagation, and public outreach, including the FLORA program (Fostering a Local Orchid Revitalization Area). Bethany has partnered with institutions such as the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Chicago Botanical Garden, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on research and conservation projects, including molecular and population-level studies of threatened orchids. She is passionate about showing how these rare and beautiful plants survive in South Florida, the challenges they face, and what’s being done to protect them—plus ways the public can help preserve our local orchid species.
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…
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
NATIVE GARDEN TOUR & BOTANY WALK at Hypoluxo Town Hall & Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area with Richard Moyroud
Hypoluxo Town Hall Native Garden Tour & Botanizing at Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area
FNPS Palm Beach County Chapter Field Trip with Richard Moyroud
Saturday, March 21, 9AM-11AM - Time To be confirmed.
Hypoluxo Town Hall, Hammock & Scrub Natural Area
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084BABAB28A2FD0-62309819-native#/
Discover the wild beauty of South Florida—join the Florida Native Plant Society, Palm Beach County Chapter for a guided history, site tour, and native plant botany walk.
As we explore, we’ll connect what we see to why Florida’s native plants are so special—from our incredible biodiversity and unique ecosystems to the critical role native plants play in supporting wildlife and preserving the natural character of South Florida. Learning to recognize native plants in the wild is one of the most powerful tools we have for conservation.
Whether you’re brand new to native plants or a seasoned plant lover, this is a relaxed, welcoming way to explore one of Palm Beach…
Saturday, March 21, 2026.
7580 South Federal Highway
Hypoluxo, FL 33462.
For more info visit www.signupgenius.com. NOTE DATE CHANGE! Speaker CRAIG HUEGEL - Sierra Club x Palm Beach County FNPS Collab - Chapter Meeting - CONSERVATION GROUP
Meeting with Craig Huegel!
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 N…
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
City Nature Challenge 2026
The City Nature Challenge is an international effort for people to find and document plants and wildlife in cities. It's an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April, where cities collaborate to see what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal.
Check back soon for details on local events and ways to get involved!
Friday, April 24, 2026 – Monday, April 27, 2026.
For more info visit www.inaturalist.org. 2026 Greatest American Cleanup - Multiple Dates, Times & Locations - Join us!
Join us for the Greatest American Cleanup in Celebration of America's 250th birthday during Earth Day month April, 2026.
For dates, times, and locations, please check out:
https://www.keeppbcbeautiful.org/greatest-american-cleanup--250.html
The Great American Cleanup, a project of Keep America Beautiful, is coordinated in Palm Beach County by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful Inc. and the Solid Waste Authority.
Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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.