Palm Beach County FNPS - "The Land: Our Greatest Teacher, and How We Protect It Forever" with Benji Studt - CONSERVATION GROUP
, "The Land: Our Greatest Teacher, and How We Protect It Forever"
Benji Studt will remind us how Palm Beach County became a leader and model for counties and municipalities nationwide to create local land conservation programs. Then, the audience will screen two videos showing groundbreaking archaeological work being done in the county’s largest Natural Area, Loxahatchee Slough. Following the films will be a discussion of the steps PBC is taking to ensure the true protection of these public lands for generations to come.
Benji Studt is a scientist, conservation photographer, nature communicator, and explorer. For two decades he has worked for Palm Beach County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) where for almost 10 years he designed wetland restoration projects, as well as conducted biological monitoring and land management activities. For the last 10 years, Benji has led ERM’s Outreach and Science Communication team with the goal of inspiring real connections between the residents…
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
PBC Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Support for third-party conservation easement over approximately 12,086 acres of Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area
ERM has been working in partnership with Conservation Florida to establish an additional layer of permanent protection for our County-owned Natural Areas. On December 1, we will be asking the BCC to approve a third-party conservation easement over approximately 12,086 acres of Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area, Palm Beach County's largest Natural Area.
I respectfully ask for your support at the December 1 BCC meeting.
I would love to see our environmental community come together to recognize this significant conservation achievement and, just as importantly, thank our County Commissioners for their continued commitment to protecting the natural resources that are such an important part of the fabric of a healthy, vibrant, and prosperous community.
Good public policy is strengthened by an informed, engaged, and supportive public. Our Commissioners need to hear from the people who value these lands and recognize that environmental conservation is not simply about protecting plants and wildlife—it is about…
Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
HOLIDAY PLANT SWAP! Palm Beach County FNPS - Chapter Meeting - CONSERVATION GROUP
IMPORTANT! Please do NOT let not having a plant deter you from joining us! Someone will likely bring extras!
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…
Tuesday, December 15, 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, January 19, 2027, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UF IFAS/Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium.
FNPS SPECIAL EVENT - SAVE THE DATE! JUPITER, FL
Saturday, January 23, 2027.