Florida Wildflower Foundation

Wow, this week really flew by and it's already time for another #FlowerFriday x #FloridaNativePlantMonth endemic wildflower feature! Meet our wonderful Garberia (Garberia heterophylla) - found in the scrub and xeric hammocks of Florida's north and central peninsula, its beautiful fall blooms are an excellent nectar source for many butterflies and bees.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecHsXE2x

November Webinar: Join us on Wednesday, November 20 at 2pm for “Tales of Plants that Thrive Where Fire and Water Collide” presented by Dr. Raelene Crandall, assistant professor at the School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences at the University of Florida.   Details & Registration: https://lnkd.in/e6Tv-BrB

Join Alachua Conservation Trust and the Florida Wildflower Foundation on Saturday, Nov 2, to help install another Bee City native pollinator garden. Designed by Zamia Design, the planting is part of a larger refresh of ACT’s newly acquired property, Bubbe’s Secret Garden. Please RSVP to reserve your spot by emailing info@alachuaconservationtrust.org More info: https://lnkd.in/ejb3aDbW

This week's #FlowerFriday x #FloridaNativePlantMonth endemic wildflower feature is Largeflower false rosemary (Conradina grandiflora). Listed as state-threatened, it occurs naturally in scrub habitats along the east coast of Central and South Florida. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e8g-Wg6H   Of the six Conradina species in the state, all but C. canescens are both endemic and listed as endangered or threatened. Because these species can hybridize, it is important to plant the species found naturally in your area to help preserve the distinct genetic identities and ecological roles of these plants. Largeflower false rosemary is most appropriate for landscape use in counties along the east coast of Central and South Florida.   Photos by Stephanie Dunn

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast our thoughts are with all those in its path. Stay safe and follow the latest updates here: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/   Photo: Pinewoods treefrog (Dryophytes femoralis) resting in a Narrowleaf sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius).

As Florida is in the midst of a challenging hurricane season, it's more important than ever that we come together to tackle the hard truths of climate change. That's why we are collaborating with VoLo Foundation this Florida Climate Week, October 7-13.   Learn how climate change is impacting our native plants and how we can help protect them: https://lnkd.in/e4tg-Bfj   Join us for a presentation and discussion on wildflower roadsides as a nature-based climate solution on October 10 at 6pm in Tallahassee: https://lnkd.in/eRqFEB8d   Learn more and find other free events across the state: https://lnkd.in/e5vtqdG   #FCW #FCW2023 #FloridaClimateWeek #FloridaNativePlants #KeepFLWild

Happy #FlowerFriday! For Florida Native Plant Month we're highlighting some of our incredible fall-blooming endemic wildflowers that are found nowhere else in the world - kicking it off with Feay's palafox (Palafoxia feayi). This unique member of the aster family inhabits the sandhills, scrubby flatwoods, and scrub of Florida's central and southern peninsula. Its beautiful flowers support a plethora of pollinators. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5hkgtqi   Photo courtesy of Lilly Anderson-Messec, Florida Native Plant Society Director of North Florida Programs.   #FloridaNativePlantMonth

Celebrate Florida Native Plant Month with the plate that supports wildflowers and preserves natural Florida! Get yours here: https://lnkd.in/e9-6aWJ2   Funds received from the sale and renewal of the State Wildflower license plate help us preserve roadside wildflowers, create habitat in schools and cities, produce helpful resources and so much more!   Featured wildflower: Narrowleaf sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) - https://lnkd.in/et7m_aZV

Happy Florida Native Plant Month! Celebrate by getting to know some of our favorite wildflowers - we've got over 400 plant profiles to explore: https://lnkd.in/dHM8k9xC   Featured wildflower: Coastalplain balm (Dicerandra linearifolia), learn about it here: https://lnkd.in/eVyx_3bx   #FloridaNativePlantMonth 

This year, through our Seedlings for Schools grant program, 43 schools across the state planted native wildflower gardens that benefited over 10,000 students! Learn more about how we bring wild Florida into schools and read the latest annual report: https://lnkd.in/eCdBHFuF