The Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) is a non-profit organization formed in 1980 to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida and the use of Florida native plants in landscaping.
The Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society (DCFNPS) is one of more than 20 chapters around the state and includes residents of Monroe County. More about us »
Next Meeting in Dade County
Annual Yard Visit and Social Meeting
Sunday, August 1
(in place of the July meeting at Fairchild)
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 pm (guided yard tour 4:30; potluck dinner 5:30; plant raffle follows dinner).
Who's invited: FNPS members and their families and guests.
Where: Home of Native Plant Society members in Redland. Because this meeting is for members and their guests only, the location is included only in the print newsletter mailed to members. Please join so you can enjoy all the activities of the chapter!
Bring: Pot luck dish (main, side/salad, dessert), lawn chairs or blanket to sit on, mosquito repellant, if desired. Punch, tea, plates, napkins, cups and utensils will be supplied.
Upcoming Field Trip
Saturday, July 24,2010, The Deering Estate at Cutler in South Miami-Dade. DCFNPS and Miami Blue NABA
- Bring/wear: A hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, bandanna or hand towel, and plenty of drinking water as the dog days of summer are upon us. Bring lunch if you wish to picnic at end of hike, or we might find a cool restaurant to enjoy together.
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate, walking will be along fire breaks with an occasional jaunt into the woods.
- Cost: Free as we will be volunteering to help out the park!
- Trip Leader: Steve Woodmansee, Pro Native Consulting (786-488-3101)
- Info about the park: www.deeringestate.com