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The purpose of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and the native plant communities of Florida.

The Mangrove Chapter services the greater Charlotte Harbor watershed & coastline, including south Venice, Englewood, North Port, Placida, Grove City, Boca Grande, Rotonda, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and nearby communities.

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Latest News

Rotonda West Aquatics Committee Receives Certificate of Appreciation

We recently recognized the Rotonda West Aquatic Canal System Committee for their efforts in...

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Lazy Daze Pepper Busters Given Award

In January, the Mangrove Chapter presented the Lazy Daze Pepper Busters, a volunteer group in...

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Not All Firebushes Are Native

I was led astray again. When I first moved to Florida I had a local nursery draw up a...

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Upcoming Special Events

10th Annual Plant Native Day
Feb 25th, 2012, 9:30am

 

Upcoming Meeting

Your Yard/Our World: Why We Should Plant Native
Feb 14th, 2012, 7:00pm
Lemon Bay Park, 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood

Presented by Stephen Brown, Lee County Extension Director and Horticulture Program Leader Agent, Commercial and Home Garden Horticulture

According to Stephen Brown, the belief that native plants are best adapted to the altered landscapes of South Florida is evidently not true.  Stephen states that the often repeated reasons for planting natives are not supported by fact or observation. Instead he lays out other reasons why we should go native. This talk might challenge some of your beliefs, but whatever it does, it will educate and help you to have a deeper appreciation of south Florida native plants. Light refreshments served.

Board meeting at 5:30.  All are welcome!

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