Next Meeting of The Villages FNPS is March 13, 2026
Topic: Trees that compliment a Native Florida Landscape
Speaker: Jamie Daughtery, Extension Agent UF/IFAS
Where: Big Cypress Recreation Center
3110 Hendry Dr, Wildwood, FL 34785
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join The Villages Chapter of The Florida Native Plant Society,
More Information at 2026 Meetings
The Villages Chapter Pine Straw Sale
Thanks to all who helped make this sale a success.Our volunteers at Big Cypress Recreation helped deliver over 700 bales of pine straw. In addition, 70 bales were donated to Lake Griffin State Park and were spread at the entry we maintain by our volunteers there. Great work!!!!.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FNPS Outings -
Tiger Creek Preserve March 18
LaChua Trail March 31
For more information on FNPS Field Trips go to 2026 Field Trips
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
February 23- 27
Related Organizations
(click on link for more information)
FNPS Eco Action Alerts
(Check out the ongoing alerts in the link above)
The Villages Florida Native Plant Society
Who We Are
Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) is a state 501c organization with 31 chapters throughout the state, with over 6,000 members, and the overarching goal is:
The Florida Native Plant Society’s mission is to champion Florida’s native plants and their habitats.
We envision a future where people have greater knowledge of and appreciation for Florida’s natural environment and diverse native plants, communities, and ecosystems.
The Villages’ Chapter Goal
ENCOURAGE local landscaping practices and policies that preserve Florida’s native heritage and make sustainable habitats for flora and fauna.
Why join FNPS, THE VILLAGES?
* Education of Florida's native plants and plant
Communities – environmental concerns
* Subscription to “The Palmetto” and “Sabal Minor”
* Speakers, field trips, and garden tour
* Discounts - Annual conference and publications, Green Isle Gardens
Join by going to https://www.fnps.org/support/membership
Send a Native Plant Photo to the Daily Sun
email: photos@thevillagesmedia.com
Volunteers Needed
Copy this email fnpsthevillages@gmail.com and please volunteer.
Volunteer with a friend. Meet interesting new people. We are always looking for volunteers.
Other Ways You Can Help.
UF Herbicide Tolerance Trial has Concluded
Success: Read and download results.
Frog fruit (Phyla nodiflora) is a low-growing plant that is about 3 to 5 inches (7.5 to 13 cm.) in height. It is native to Florida. The plants produce a unique flower from May until October that matures to white blooms with five petals on 4-inch (10 cm.) long spikes. Plants are semi-evergreen and have a high wildlife value. It spreads vigorously and flowers best in sunny damp spots but does well anywhere that gets a bit of sun.
Milkweed
Milkweed and Monarchs, from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, concisely explains the monarch's life cycle. Caution: The milkweed native to Ohio may not be native to Florida and may not grow well here.
Monarchs and Milkweed from the Florida Wildflower Foundations The New Yard Pattern Book
Handbook to provide guidelines for sustainable residential development. This book has emerged from the recent OUTSIDE Conference on sustainable landscapes. Download your free copy
Fall out of Love with your Lawn
Lawns are bad for you, your pets and the planet. It’s time to move on to greener pastures.
Nevada Passes Law to Ban Useless Grass
A Sign of Things to Come?
A new Nevada law will outlaw about 31% of the grass in the Las Vegas area in an effort to conserve water amid a drought that's drying up the region's primary water source: the Colorado River.
What is a Pollinator?
Florida Museum, Daniels Lab, presents Museum in the Parks, Learn About Pollinators
Plants for Pollinators
Craig Heugel talks to Tarflower chapter of FNPS about "Florida's Abundant Asters". Asters are fantastic foundation flowers for pollinators in central Florida. They usually produce many flowers over a long period of time.
Membership
Your membership dollars support our local chapter. Join or renew FNPS membership.
Why Grow Native Plants?
What's wrong with the plants the builder gave you? Do local landscapers support Florida ecology? Check out this presentation from the Florida Wildflower Association. The presenter, Doug Tallamy is a well-known entomologist. He has written two best-selling, award-winning non-fiction books - Bringing Nature Home and Nature's Best Refuge.
