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Dr. Bill Dunson of the Mangrove Chapter of FNPS will give a nature walk on Saturday November 30, 9-11 am, at Broadmoor Park. Broadmoor Park is a former golf course, which has been converted to a Rotonda West Community Park. The walk will point out native plants, birds, and insects we come across. 
The address is 646 Rotonda Circle,Rotonda West FL 33947. There is one sizeable parking lot for the Rotonda West Administrative Offices, Community Center, Maintenance Garages, and Broadmoor Park. We will meet in that parking lot. Bathrooms will not be available on a Saturday. This walk is open to Florida Native Plant Society members only, but it is not necessary to register.
For more information, contact mangrovechapter@fnps.org

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Service and Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and member Dr. Mary Davis for a walk at the Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Cener, 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood.  Join us to learn more about our amazing and unique Florida ecosystems as we explore the transition from coastal mangroves to upland scrub.  This event is free and all are welcome to participate.  For more information, contact mangrovechapter@fnps.org.  

The Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society invites you to join us to learn more about "The Success of the Venice Urban Forest" at Lemon Bay Environmental Center. 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood, presented by guest speaker, Greg Vine, Chair of Venice Area Beutification, Inc.  BYOPicnic social @ 12:15 PM.  The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, contact mangrovechapter@fnps.org.  

Join the Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and member Dr. Mary Davis for a walk at the Oscar Sherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey.  Mary will tell us how local ecosystems are managed for the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and other endemic species.  Meet at the Nature Center.  This event is free and all are welcome to participate.  For more informatio, contact mangrovechapter@fnps.org.

Join Dr. Bill Dunson on a private guided walk of his yard on Manasota Key, which was devastated by the 10.5 foot tidal storm surge. We will spend up to 2 hours walking two lots and discussing the effects of the storm on vegetation, which can be due to either salt water aerosols carried by the wind or salts in the soil. The degree to which these have effects on different species is considerable and are related to the location of the plants relative to winds and the length of time salt water was able to pool. We will also make a quick trip across the road to the beach to look at the massive sand movements now occupying the parking lots at Englewood Beach ("Mount Sandy").

Clean up efforts are still underway on Manasota Key and off street parking is extremely limited. Do NOT park along the street! Please car pool if possible. 

To obtain the address and ensure proper parking, you must register by emailing wdunson@comcast.net 

Mangrove Chapter FNPS will be participating in the Alligator Creek Fest again this year on Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM - 2 PM at South Venice Yacht Club (4425 Yacht Club Dr, Venice, FL 34293).
 
This event will have a free neighborhood BBQ, kayak tours, environmental expo, raffle, and music in the Farmers Market style setup. Our Mangrove Chapter will have native plants for sale as well as interactive plantings and plenty of literature on importance and advantages of using native plants in landscaping.
 
Mark your calendars and come join the fun!

Join the Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and member Dr. Bill Dunson for a guided nature walk at Lemon Bay Conservancy Wildflower Preserve (3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL).  Bill will discuss plant succession and shade tolerance and how they’ve affected habitat restoration at this former golf course. Analyzing reasons why some plantings have succeeded while others have not will include “scientific horticulture” and assessment of the design of the plantings. Please remember to wear appropriate footwear and hat/sunscreen, and bring water.  This event is free, and all are welcome. For more information, contact mangrovechapter@fnps.org.

Join the UF/IFAS Sarasota Extension Service and Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and member Dr. Mary Davis for a guided nature walk at Sleeping Turtle Preserve North, 3462 Border Rd, Venice.  Mary plans to talk about our amazing and unique Florida ecosystems as we explore the life along the Myakka River. Please remember to wear appropriate footwear and hat/sunscreen, and bring water. This event is free, and all are welcome. For more information, contact mangrovechapter@fnps.org.

The Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society invites you to join us to learn about “Magnificent Mangroves.”  Armando Ubeda returns to share an engaging hands-on presentation identifying the types of Mangroves living near the Lemon Bay Environmental Center, 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood.  BYOPicnic social at 12:15pm is a great opportunity to meet other members and the directors of our chapter.  This event is free and open to the public.  For more information, contact mangrovechapter@fnps.org.

Saturday November 16. 9:00-11:00 AM Join Dr. Bill Dunson from the Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society for a nature walk at Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park, 15801 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, 33955. This park is 487 acres of pine flatwoods, dry prairie, depressional marsh wetlands, and a constructed permanent freshwater pond.   We will be walking along an approximately 1.9-mile loop with uneven surface in places.  The parking area along the western side of US 41 is about 5 miles south of Tuckers Grade and just north of Zemel Rd.  This event is free, and all are welcome. For more information, contact mangrovechapter@fnps.org.