About Pinellas FNPS

The Florida Native Plant Society was organized in 1980 to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. With over 225 members, the Pinellas Chapter is one of the state's largest and has activities year-round, including:

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Volunteer Opportunities

Crescent Lake work days are the 4th Saturday of each month. Help install and maintain native plants at this lovely park! FMI contact Lucy Trimarco.

Every Wed. from 9am to noon, help Craig Huegel with maintenance of the native plant area at the Florida Botanical Gardens. RSVP to Craig at 727-422-6583

Maintenance help is needed at Clam Bayou native demonstration garden. Contact Danie Cutler at 727-709-4658

Volunteer at Pinellas County Extension—Hours contributed there help "pay" for the Pinellas Chapter's use of the facilities for our monthly meeting. Contact Jean Field to sign up: 727-582-2110

SPEAKERS: At 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, Pinellas Chapter members gather to hear an entertaining and informative speaker on a topic related to Florida native plants. Beginning in January 2009, meetings will be at Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Please join us! In addition to the program you will enjoy refreshments, a silent auction of plants, and a quick roundup of compelling local environmental issues and upcoming events. If you would like to share a ride with someone, please email Jan Allyn with your contact information and location.

FIELD TRIPS: These are usually held the Saturday following the monthly membership meeting. Carpooling is encouraged.

March Field Trip:
Hiking & Camping Trip to Torreya State Park
and Apalachicola Bluffs & Ravines Preserve
Near Tallahassee, March 19-22
More Details Here
RSVP Here
 

The public is welcome at all meetings and field trips. Consult our program calendar for upcoming speakers, directions and maps, or call the our Info Line: (727) 544-7341.

Next Meeting

Wed., March 3rd,
7:00-9:00 pm,
Pinellas County Extension

Craig Huegel on "The Unique Flora of Torreya State Park
and Surrounding Lands"

Next Field Trip

Mar. 19-22
Torreya State Park, Bristol
and Apalachicola Bluffs & Ravines Preserve

Next Plant Sale

April 17, 2009
Wilcox Nursery

12501 Indian Rocks Road, Largo 727-595-2073

"Hands Across the Sand" Event
Sat., Feb. 13th, 1-2 pm
Show Your Opposition to Oil Drilling in the Gulf!
Locations:
Clearwater Beach / Pier 60
St. Pete Beach — 7000 Beach Plaza
Tradewinds Resort — 5500 & 6000 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Rocks Beach — 1700 Gulf Blvd
Fort DeSoto Park — North Beach Bird Sanctuary
Gulport Casino — Shore Blvd. & Beach Blvd.
Lassing Park Beach — Downtown St. Pete
Pass-A-Grille Beach
Redington Shores Beach Access County Park
Clam Bayou/Bermuda Bay
...and MORE! Visit handsacrossthesand.org for additional sites!

Check out these great native landscape plants for Pinellas County!

Find great videos about Florida native plants on our Facebook page

Article: Make Your Landscape All Your Own With Native Plants (St Pete Times)

Article: Planting Florida Native Plants Is One Way to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint (St Pete Times)

Article: Maximo at a Crossroad: Finding a Balance Between Cultural, Ecological, Archaeological and Recreational Uses (Bay Soundings)

Dr. Douglas Tallamy's book Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants can help you create a beautiful, sustainable landscape that supports the food web. Order the book from BarnesAndNoble.com using GoodShop, designating FNPS your "favorite cause," and the organization will receive a portion of your purchase!

Interview with Douglas Tallamy on NPR's "Science Friday"

"Gardening for Life" article, reprinted from The Wild Ones newsletter