The Villages FNPS Meeting May 9, 2025
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 for a program and plant drawing. Putnam Land Conservancy’s conservation efforts along the Florida Wildlife Corridor and native plants that live there will be presented by Willie Thelosen.
Stunning mural transforms Ocala’s water tank into a celebration of nature. The project was possible through partnerships with organizations including FAFO, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, and Ocala Main Street.
More Information at 2025 Meetings
2025 Garden Tour - May 31, 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
We need you!
Are you growing vegetables?
Do you have a secret Florida Native Flower bed in the back?
Do you want others to enjoy your native plants?
Please share your successes with like-minded gardeners.
If you are interested in having your yard on the Tour, email Jo at fnpsthevillages.secy@gmail.com and find out more.
You have plenty of time to get ready to show off your yard at the end of May.
Save the Date
Fred Funk Butterfly Garden Celebration
North American Butterfly Garden of the Year Award
Dream List
Date: July 23 - all-day
Location: Fred Funk Butterfly Garden
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
231 Lake Griffin Road, Lady Lake, FL
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 fnpsthevillagesgmail.com and please volunteer.
Volunteer with a friend. Meet interesting new people. Sue is looking for helpers for the upcoming Plant Sale at the extension center in Bushnell.
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.
