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
Tuesday, April 24,, 2012, 7:30 pm
Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Ave (Red Road).
Free and open to the public.
“Orchids of Southern Florida” Frank W. Schena, Eco-Historian, HistoryMiami.
Experience the fascinating history of South Florida’s native orchids, including bio-geography, plant explorers, collectors and preservation.
Long-time Miami resident, Frank Schena has many years experience conducting eco-history tours for HistoryMiami. Frank offers unique and lively presentations on his area of expertise -- the interaction between our region's natural environment and its human population.
Upcoming Field Trip
Sunday, April 29, 2012, 9 a.m.* - noon. Chapman Field Park and Ludlam Pineland
Part 1: We will start at the eastern side of Chapman Field. A nature trail goes to the coast, through restoration projects by Miami-Dade Parks on a former Coral Gables landfill. The area was scraped to mangrove elevation and red mangroves were planted, with other plants (native and exotic) appearing on their own. Nearby is a fill pad for an abandoned project which has not yet been restored. Half is being mowed and contains enough flowering (if weedy or exotic) plants to attract a host of butterflies spotted by NABA members on an earlier visit. The fill pad also encompasses an active breeding site for crocodiles.
Part 2: The 10-acre Ludlam Pineland. We hope to catch some spring wildflowers and may also encounter some of its endangered and endemic plants.