Mangrove Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society

Welcome!

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

Bobbi Rodgers: FNPS Green Palmetto Service Award

Nominated by John Holyland, Al Squires and the Mangrove Chapter When Bobbi...

Florida Native Plant Society Gets Award for 30 Years of Service

The Florida Native Plant Society was recognized by Charlie Crist, Governor...

Invasive Species List Updated

The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council has updated the list of...

Upcoming Special Events

2010 Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
Nov 20th, 2010, 10:00am
Charlotte Sports Park at 2300 El Jobean Rd. (S.R. 776), Port Charlotte

Call 866-835-5785 for more information.

Upcoming Meeting

Summer Board Meeting
Sep 3rd, 2010, 10:00am
Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Rd., Englewood

All are welcome!

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Upcoming Field Trip

Manasota Scrub Preserve
Sep 25th, 2010, 9:00am
2696 Bridge Street, Englewood, FL 34223

Contact Denny Girard, 941-474-1492 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or to arrange to carpool.

From Rt. 41, turn onto Manasota Beach Road, and then turn left at the first street.

For more information on the preserve click here.

What's up in the Garden?

Carolina Wild Petunia

rcaroliniensis_web Wild Petunia, Ruellia caroliniensis (photo on right), is a native wildflower...