Each year, as a fundraiser our FNPS chapter takes orders for bales of longleaf pine straw (not the slash pine straw commonly available). These bales are recently raked from the Winter needle drop, so they will be the freshest available. Longleaf Pine straw has needles in lengths of up to 16 inches (versus 7 to 9 for slash pine). It has more resin in the needles making it the longest-lasting and also the brightest copper color.
In 2021, The Villages Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society (TVFNPS) members purchased 679 bales. We raised enough money to be able to donate 68 bales of pine straw towards our maintenance of Lake Griffin State Park. Thanks to Jo Hudak and Steve Turnipseed for organizing this event. Steve, President Sue, Roger, Gary, and others have already spread those bales at the park entrance.
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