Florida Native Plant Month
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Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
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, October 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
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, November 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
HOLIDAY PLANT SWAP! Palm Beach County FNPS - Chapter Meeting - CONSERVATION GROUP
In keeping with tradition, the Palm Beach County Chapter of FNPS will be holding our native plant swap at the December chapter meeting. We hope that you will join us for a fun meeting and a great opportunity to diversify your native plant collection!
Please arrive by 6:30PM if you are bringing plants to swap.
A 6:30pm arrival time will allow sufficient time for all plants to be inspected to ensure that they are native to Florida, properly labeled, and free from any pests or diseases.
GAME PLAN:
- Each person can enter up to two plants which can be traded for tickets for a two-part drawing. Please write your name on the ticket; we don’t call out numbers.
- For the first part, tickets will be drawn randomly and each person gets to pick a plant as their ticket is called.
- For the second part, those who entered two plants get to participate again in the same sort of drawing.
- Extra plants can be brought to donate to those who are new to our meetings, for friends, or those who don't have a plant.
- The usual…
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.