February 2014

February Chapter Meeting - FEATURED READING - Tuesday, Feb 18 ONE AND COUNTING by Anne Cox pm Native plant drawing follows the program With a little help from its friends, the endagered 4­petal pawpaw BOK TOWER GARDENS Asimina tetramera RARE PLANT CONSERVATION PROGRAM is making a Glen Bupp, Rare Plant Curator comeback in Palm Beach County We are pleased to announce that our speaker program on Tuesday the 18th will include an Story on Page 4 ­ 6 expert's overview of the Rare Plant Conservation Program at Bok Tower Garden presented by Glen Bupp. Glen will provide explanations of methods utilized in conservation of endangered plants from IN THIS ISSUE north and central Florida. There will also be a discussion on why so many plant species are endangered in Florida with examples from the genus Dicerandra, the Chapter Notes...... 2 mints of Florida. Other topics will include seed collection and preservation outlined with on­going work done on Ziziphus celata; the process of rescuing Gardening with Natives...... 3 endangered plants and their fates at Bok Tower Gardens based on the rescue of One and Counting...... 4­6 an Asimina tetramera (Four Petal Paw­Paw) population in Juno Beach, Fl; and, investigations of population genetics and symbiotic relationships with soil fungi Society and Other News...... 7 and bacteria in Lupinus aridorum (Scrub Lupine). Don't forget to sign up for the field trip to Bok Tower Gardens in April Events...... 8 Sign­up online or at the Chapter Meeting Announcements...... 9 Glen Bupp is currently the Rare Plant Curator at Bok Tower Gardens where he maintains germplasm of threatened and endangered plants from north and central Florida as part of the Center for Plant Conservation’s National Collection. He received his B.S. and M.S, in Ecology from Florida Institute of Technology with thesis research focused primarily on the genetics within and between populations of the endangered Scrub Lupine, Lupinus aridorum, and comparisons to its congeners Lupinus westianus and Lupinus diffusus. In his spare time he enjoys gardening heirloom vegetables, home brewing, and camping.

The FNPS Palm Beach County Chapter is a 501(c)(3) non­profit organization Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the University of Florida/IFAS Mounts Building Auditorium 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach Visit us on the web phone:561­247­3677 email: [email protected] http://palmbeach.fnpschapters.org/ Page 2

Laurie Albrect bringing us up Chapter Notes to speed on the FFLP. submitted by L.Cox, Secretary On January 21st, the PBC Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society welcomed our featured speaker, Laurie Albrecht, Palm Beach County Extension Agent in charge of the Florida­Friendly Landscaping ProgramTM (FFLP). The title of Laurie’s presentation was Using the Florida Statute to Develop a Native Florida­Friendly Landscape in an HOA. Laurie introduced us to the FFLP by defining the term, identifying the Statute involved (Fl. Stat. 373.185), and explaining how it can be CERTIFY YOUR YARD AS used by HOA members and others to influence landscape design FLORIDA­FRIENDLY.... changes in HOA developments. She explained that the program's mission is to promote quality landscapes that conserve water and protect the The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods environment. This can be achieved by following the Nine Key Principles: program recognizes homeowners who 1. Right Plant, Right Place, 2. Water Efficiently, 3. Fertilize use environmentally friendly gardening and landscaping practices. Appropriately, 4. Mulch, 5. Attract Wildlife, 6. Manage Yard Pest’s For help in making your yard more responsibly, 7. Recycle Yard Waste, 8. Reduce Stormwater runoff, Florida­Friendly, contact your county’s 9. Protect the waterfront. Extension office or see the on­line Laurie cautioned that the statute does not allow us to plant whatever we materials. If you think your yard is like without considering the HOA. She offered the following ready for an evaluation, you can recommendations for engaging with your HOA to discuss landscape assess it yourself with the FYN checklist and then ask your county’s changes: Join the Board, Educate your HOA Board members and other FYN program to schedule a yard visit. HOA members, and KINDLY point out potential violations. Before you submit a proposal for landscape modification, make sure you have completely filled out all HOA documents. It would also be beneficial to attach the following items: copy of the Florida statute, the Florida­ Friendly handbook, wrong plant/wrong place vs right plant/right place information, water saving info and estimates, list of wildlife benefits, pest resistance info, and potential cost savings. A proposal should be written with the following in mind: Determine your goals, be objective. Have a http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/index.html back­up plan. Talk to your HOA. If necessary, contact the Extension office. Review other contact (Mayor, Commissioner, etc.) options if you already have connections. Consider asking an attorney to write a letter, Lastly, explain your intent in a positive manner reminding the association EVERGLADES DAY AT of the nine principals of Florida­Friendly Landscaping. LNWR Our monthly plant drawing was held following the presentation. Plants donated this month were Partridge Pea/Scorpion Tail (in same container), Wild Coffee, Wild Petunia, Twinflower, Florida Boxwood, and Lancewood from Native Choice Nursery. A Scarlet Hibiscus was also donated by Nancy Sloan. Thanks to all Ryan picking winners PBCC FNPS TABLE who donated plants for this month's drawing. Many Thanks also to... Laurie Albrecht for her outstanding presentation on the FFLP, Ryan Leavengood for coming early and holding the door at the Mounts Building before the meeting. Fran Leavengood for providing the refreshments we enjoyed during the meeting. Jackie Kadish, Ryan Leavengood, Winnie Said, and Kristi Moyer for staffing our booth at the 15th Annual Everglades Day held at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on February 8th. It was a highly successful event. Page 3

PLANT PROFILE: Gardening with the Natives by Jeff Nurge Whiteflower Passionflower www.FloridaNativeGardening.com (Passiflora multiflora) Julia Butterfly (Dryas iulia) by Carl Terwilliger Part 4 of a 4 part Butterfly Series This endangered native passionvine Why We Like Them: Long wings is found mainly in the upper Keys. It and a quick and graceful flight does well in Palm Beach County and makes it easy to spot the Julia– can take near freezing temperatures. not to mention that it is one of the The three inch leaves have short, most orange butterflies on the soft hairs on them. Not tolerant of planet! The male is bright orange saltwater flooding or salt air. on top while the female is a duller orange with black bands across This is a fast grower that will climb the top of the forewings. The up the nearest tree and pour down butterfly only gives away its true from its branches. The small white color as a caterpillar by its orange head. The caterpillar’s remainder flowers are in dense clusters and length is black with rows of white spots on give off a sweet fragrance; stand top and down both sides. The Julia is down wind for a treat. Many practically flying year round having three or pollinators visit the flowers and birds more broods a year. Moving from shade to pick off the pellet sized berries. sunlight in the wild the Julia can be seen The vines live for decades and the inhabiting the edges of hardwood stems become quite thick over time, hammocks and dense underbrush. yet there is no underground How to attract them: : Ranging only from the most southern parts of suckering. Control of this vine is South Florida the Julia attracts butterfly watchers from across the easy with occasional trimming. country. We are fortunate here in Palm Beach County as this is Grows well in moderately fertile soil typically the northern range for this beautiful butterfly. However, unless and takes drought very well. Plant you have planted a native passion­vine in your yard, chances are you next to a tree, fence or even in a cannot be in the garden long enough to catch a glimpse of the Julia. hanging basket where you can While a number of our native host passion­ easily watch butterflies lay their vines have the potential to lure these eggs. These will develop into beauties into your landscape full time I have butterflies over a few weeks. found that one vine in particular is a sure fire bet. Passiflora Multiflora aka White Passion­ Zebra longwings, gulf fritillaries and vine is a must have for this species of Julia butterflies lay many eggs on butterfly. This state listed endangered vine this vine. If you have a few from Dade County is a high climber with butterflies around, they will soon tendrils. Plant in an area that gets full sun become quite plentiful. In summer with plenty of room to spread out. While the the vines are alive with hovering vine likes it more on the moist side it will female butterflies looking for new tolerate short periods of drought. Thankfully growth to lay their eggs on. the Passifloria Multifloria has found its way into cultivation and is a favorite for the Passiflora Multiflora The male zebra longwings mate with seriously minded butterfly gardener. the female just before she emerges from her chrysalid. There are often Where To Buy It: The native plants to attract and feed this butterfly are several hovering around her. available at native nurseries, including Meadowbeauty Native Nursery (561­966­6848) in Lake Worth. To find other nurseries that carry it, visit If the yard has firebush, bloodberry, the association of Florida Native Nurseries at www.afnn.org, but don’t stop salvia, keys thoroughwort and other there. The site provides only a snapshot of the offerings at local nurseries, nectar sources, there will be many so call around. butterflies from spring to winter. Page 4 One and Counting: Asimina tetramera endangered 4­petal pawpaw at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (JILONA) By Anne Cox PhD Once upon a time there was one (1) four­petal pawpaw (Asimina tetramera) plant at JILONA in Jupiter Florida. This plant, affectionately known and tagged as #1060, had probably Photo: A. Cox been growing there for a long time before it was documented by Biologist Steve The four­petal pawpaw, Asimina Farnsworth on 8/9/1988, back in the dark tetramera, is an aromatic shrub or ages of the endangered pawpaw. As later small tree in the Annonaceae family. research into the life history of this plant Asimina tetramera is limited to sand indicated, 4­petal pawpaw plants could pine scrub habitats in Martin and Palm possibly live as long as a hundred years. This Beach Counties on the Atlantic Coastal does not mean that the above ground parts, Ridge in southeast Florida. Habitat stems and leaves actually live that long, but loss and fragmentation have lead to a Jan. 2014 ­ Anne standing the underground “stems” and roots survive small number of remaining individuals, beside JILONA 4­PPP #1060 fire, hurricanes and even mowing machines, questionable reproductive success, Photo: W. Said and new shoots regenerate readily from narrow endemism, and escalating healthy underground parts, thus ensuring the longevity of the plant. pressure on public and private land use, all of which are reasons why this The JILONA site was part of a Four­petal Pawpaw Survey conducted from species was listed as federally May to August, in 1988 in Martin and Palm Beach Counties, organized by the endangered in 1986 (Moyroud 1985). Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI). In this study, only 15 of the 31 sites The four­petal pawpaw may never visited, or 48%, contained 4­petal pawpaws and 749 individual plants were have been abundant within the range. noted. Before the 1988 FNAI Study, two papers were published about the endangered 4­petal pawpaw, Kral in 1960 and Austin and Tatje in 1979, and Plant Description only an estimated 100 plants existed (Austin and Tatje 1979). By the 1990’s Grows up to three meters tall, with one other site visits were made and the estimate of sites remained at 15 to many stems arising from an (although some sites were “lost” to development and several new sites were underground stem with a deep taproot found) and the number of plants noted was increased to approximately 1,000 (Small 1926 & 1933, Kral 1960, plants. Current unpublished information as of 2010, from Palm Beach USFWS 1999). This perennial shrub is County ERM and my personal records, indicate that over 2,000 plants now fire adapted, resprouting quickly after a exist in 15 sites. The increase in plant numbers is due to prescribed fire that fire, producing numerous flowers and increases flowering and removing canopy; finding additional plants in fruit. Recruitment primarily occurs habitats, and new seedlings generated from effects of prescribed fire. The 15 following infrequent fire (20­100 years), “sites” are not all the same, as all the private sites known in the 1990’s have but may occur intermittently during the been destroyed and three additional populations have been located in the long fire­free intervals (Cox personal past 10 years on existing lands but in separate areas on the sites. comm.) This plant profile was excerpted from : But back to plant #1060 at JILONA, recently renamed #60. Sometime in the The Center for Plant Conservation late 1990’s, a second adult plant (#61) was noted at JILONA and in 2007 the www.centerforplantconservation.org flowers were hand cross­pollinated with the intention of planting the seeds to increase the population. From 42 cross­pollinated flowers, 7 fruits were Asimmina tetramera flower formed on plant #61 and none on #60, very disappointing for this first plant, almost 6 feet tall and considered very old. But the twigs were small and no fruit set. Note too, that plant #61 had resprouted from the base following a 2003 prescribed fire (see below) and the new sprouting stem was large and vigorous flowering occurred. Fruit with seeds from #61 were sent to Bok Tower Garden (BOK) for germination and growth with the intention to plant back out at JILONA to increase the population. Continued on pages 5­6 Photo: J. Bradford http://treasurecoastnatives.wordpress.com / Page 5 One and Counting Continued from page 4 Although 7 of 42 (17%) flowers producing fruit is not an impressive number for the amount of time and effort required to pollinate flowers (just ask the beetles and flies), it is not unusual for only a few fruit to set, especially if the two plants were closely related. Research in the 1990’s clearly showed that cross pollination from unrelated plants produced larger fruit and more viable seeds to replenish the populations. Based on the assumption of the longevity of the 4­petal pawpaw plants, if only one 2011 Planting in JILONA plant per hundred years grew to adulthood a population would be Cheryl Peterson with volunteers sustainable. Also assume that the population numbers are greater than two plants. In populations that have 60 or more plants, there is natural recruitment and the fruit and seeds are spread by the gopher tortoises, mice and other small animals. It also helps considerably to have prescribed fire in the scrub. Note that at Jonathan Dickinson State Park (JDSP), Juno Dunes and Jupiter Ridge, the pawpaw populations seem to be increasing in number; whether that is because more plants are found following fire, or because of more recruitment due to more flowers and more fruit set following fire has only been confirmed at JDSP. Following a prescribed burn in 2003 at JILONA, two additional young plants (< 1 m tall, branching) were documented in overgrown scrub to the north of the original #1060 and #61 bringing the natural population at JILONA to four (4). Since a population of four endangered plants is not adequate to sustain the population, the land managers at JILONA considered a “pilot project” to augment the four­plant population. By fall of 2008, the managers of JILONA, Faye Winters, biologist with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Mississippi, and Melisa Tolbert, Palm Beach County ERM, worked out a plan with Cheryl Peterson, Endangered Species Biologist at Bok Tower Gardens (BOK) who had been growing plants Melisa Tolbert checking status from seeds collected in 2007 from JILONA, Jupiter Ridge, the Pawpaw of pawpaw plants in 2012. Preserve and from plants growing at BOK. Note scrub oak regrowth. On December 3, 2008, 134 seedlings grown from Bok Tower Gardens (BOK) were planted with the assistance of BOK, Jupiter High School Academy, USFWS, and numerous volunteers from ERM and elsewhere. The plantings were in the vicinity of #60 and #61, with the consideration that at some point in time, the new plants would mature, flower and possibly be cross pollinated with these two resident 4­petal pawpaws at JILONA. Much of this area was open sand, and the areas that had oaks were very low growing and there were numerous sand openings. Irrigation was installed to assure the seedling’s survival. Planting was done carefully to assure the fine roots on the seedlings were not disturbed, as research had shown this was a critical aspect of survival. Monitoring was conducted at six month intervals by ERM. The second Pawpaw planting occurred on December 15, 2011, when 108 seedlings were planted. The area planted was to the north of the 2008 planting and pawpaw #60 and #61, in the vicinity of the two young plants found in 2003. The habitat was dense oaks, chopped to the ground and any bare sand areas were much smaller than those in the 2008 area. Planting occurred in the same February, 2014 ­ Anne with manner as the 2008 planting with the deep citrus pots split along the sides, the healthy pawpaw from 2008 entire plant and pot “planted” and the sides of the pots carefully removed. planting. Photos: W. Said Irrigation was also set up to water these plants until they became established. continued Page 6 One and Counting continued from page 5

Note that in the spring after planting, some of the plants in both project areas set flowers; 2008 (8 plants) and 2011 (5 plants). Many species, including the 4­petal pawpaw, will flower in response to stress. Fire, mowing, drought, or planting from pots into the ground all are considered stress to plants. Some of the 2008 and 2011 plants set fruit the first year and a few have flowered or set fruit in subsequent years, so we know the pollinators have found the new plants at JILONA. Flowering and fruit set monitoring in spring 2014, will be interesting since these plants have had time to adjust and after a wet winter in Jupiter. Plant survival results from the 2008 and 2011 plantings showed a sharp decrease. By the third year after planting, 78 plants or 59% of the 2008 plants were still alive and 72 plants, or 67% of the 2011 plants were alive. After five years, the 2008 population has declined to 62 plants or 57% of the original 134. There are no previous data for survival of 4­ petal pawpaw seedlings out­planted from container germinated seeds, so comparisons can only be made between these two plantings. However, the survival of these two plantings are similar to a pilot study of seed germination in the natural scrub habitat at the Hawks Bluff site in the Savannas Preserve State Park (Cox and Shropshire). In 2001, 500 seeds were planted from hand­pollinated flowers. In 2005, survival was 67% in shaded transects and 44% in more sunny locations, but overall survival of 55% at four years after planting. For the JILONA plants, after five years the 2008 plants survival was at 47%. The plant survival at JILONA continues to decline and has not stabilized. At each monitoring season, fewer plants are recorded as survival. From one plant (# 1060) in 1988 to four plants in 2003 to a total of 134 plants is a good beginning for establishing a viable reproductive population at JILONA. Continuous monitoring will give us more information about flowering, fruit set and survival and establishment of plants from nursery grown seedlings. Since these 4­petal pawpaw plants are estimated to live for 100 years, it is now very important that we recruit young people to help with monitoring. Did I mention that the leaves and flowers have a very distinctive odor, and that some of these compounds attract the flies, beetles and other insects to the flowers for pollination? It may be that some of these compounds may “enslave” humans to monitor these plants over long periods of time to assure that the endangered 4­petal pawpaw populations survives and flourishes. References: Austin, D. F. and B. E. Tatje. 1979. Endangered Four­petal Pawpaw. In Rare and Endangered Biota of Florida, Volume 5 Plants. D. B. Ward ed. University Presses of Florida. Cox, A. C, 1998. Comparative reproductive Biology of two Florida Pawpaws Asimina reticulata and Asimina tetramera Small. PhD Dissertation. Florida International University, Miami, FL. 119 Pages. Cox, A. C. and M.S. Shropshire. 2006. Unpublished Report of Asimina tetramera Pilot Seed Planting project. Farnsworth, S. 1988 Summary 4­petal pawpaw Report to Florida Natural Areas Inventory (Unpublished data). Tallahassee FL. Kral. 1960 A revision of Asimina and Deeringothamnus (Annonaceae). Brittonia 12(4): 233­278.

Left: 1988 map of JILONA habitats prepared by S. Farnsworth. Red circle indicates location of pawpaw #1060. Right: Recent aerial photos of northern JILONA. The green outline indicates location of 2008 pawpaw planting. The second planting (2011) is located north of the green outline in an area of dense oak scrub. Zoom in on these maps to view details. They are also provided in larger format as inserts for those not viewing this document electronically.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area is managed by Palm Beach County ERM. For more information: www.co.palmbeach.fl.us/erm/natural/natural­areas/jupiter­inlet/ Page 7 Society and Other News

Land Management Review ­ Board Of Directors Palm Beach County Chapter FNPS Ft Pierce Inlet State Park Summary of the MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING held at Pine Jog Educational This excellent review was written Center on Saturday, January 11th, 2013 from 2:00 pm 4:30 pm. by PBCC member and past ATTENDEES: Ryan Leavengood, Fran Leavengood, Susan Lerner, Winnie Said, Matt president Lynn Sweetay. Read it King, Kristi Moyer, Lynn Cox, Mike Manna, Chris Lockhart, Brenda Mills in its entirety at: www.fnps.org NEW BUSINESS Envirothon – Chris Lockhart announced that this year’s Envirothon will be held Friday, . February 21st at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach. Our Chapter donated $100.00 and books to be used for prizes. This year’s theme is Sustainable Agriculture. Volunteers are needed and will receive a free lunch provided by Bedner’s. Volunteers will need to arrive about 7 or 7:15 and the event ends at 2:00 p.m. If interested, call Christ at (561) 2520442 or email her at [email protected] Newsletter – The Board had a discussion about the Dahoon and whether the current format is really serving our members in a way which justifies the time spent on it. Some possible changes would be to put more content, such as articles about plants, on the chapter website in a blog format, and keep Dahoon focused on chapter events. The Board decided to have a normal Dahoon for the next 2 months and in the The Excitement is meantime Winnie will come up with an example of the abbreviated version. The board Growing! can then decide at a later meeting if we will make the change. Naturescaping –Motion: FNPS to donate $250 in support of the event (some of the money is recouped by plant sales). Motion made by Kristi Moyer, seconded by Susan Lerner, mottion carried OLD BUSINESS Moving FNPS meetings from Mounts to Pine Jog­ Removes the need for someone to “hold the door”. Pine Jog does charge a fee for using the facility but offers 1 ‘free’ meeting a month to “partners”. Currently FNPS is considered a “partner” but the term may soon be redefined. It was decided FNPS would stay at Mounts as it has already been booked for the year. Revisit later in the year (March meeting). PBCC FNPS Board Roles & Responsibilities (SOP’s) ­should be defined to assist new board members with assuming and performing their duties. Action Item: Matt King to will form a Committee and present results at next Board meeting. It was proposed the The 34th Annual FNPS Conference board switch over to take place in January to provide a transition period. will be held May 15­18, 2014 Field Trips ­ Members will be asked to sign up even if an event is free. Possible at the Fla. Gulf Coast University, signups through Trumba. Field trip organizers will be asked for 2 people to be Ft. Myers, Florida contacts. Charges are under consideration for Field trips and will be free for members For more information: and a $5 or $10 charge for guests. http://fnps.org/conference/2014 Award from the Chastain Foundation/ Habitat for Humanity ­Chastain Foundation committed $10,000 for houses in Lake Worth. Seminole Ridge High School has completed 1 house in Lake Worth and Chastain Foundation funds purchased the Doug Tallamy Video landscape vegetation. A second home has been built by Seminole Ridge High School For those of you who were unable to in Jupiter (Limestone Creek) and the funds from FNPS budget ($2,267) will be used to attend Doug Tallamy's outstanding purchase landscape vegetation for this site. A third house which will also be built by talk, “Bringing Nature Home: Seminole Ridge High School will be located in Lake Worth and is currently be designed. Stitching the Landscapes Together Summer Hiatus:­There are two options for the “Summer Hiatus”. In lieu of a meeting, for Migrating Birds,” at the Society of 1. PBC ERM Volunteer project. 2. Maintenance at Pine Jog Four Arts in Palm Beach, here is a Upcoming FNPS Conference:­A restructuring of FNPS bylaws at the State level is link to his video "Why Native Plants" planned. There will be a general membership election. He makes the simple case for Next Board Meeting: planting native plants to allow the Ryan’s Ideas for the plant auction will be discussed. local food chain to survive ­ which is Meeting motioned for adjournment by Kristi Moyer, critical to our own survival and the seconded by Brenda Mills. survival of the planet! www.youtube.com/watch?v=trJKZDEfv Respectfully submitted, rc&feature=youtu.be Lynn J. Cox, Recording Secretary Chapter Events Page 8

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 | 7:00 – 9:00PM MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN 531 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL, W PALM BEACH Chapter Meeting: Bok Tower Gardens Rare Plant Conservation Program Glen Bupp, Rare Plant Curator at Bok Tower Gardens will speak about the program and some of the rare plants they have rescued, managed, researched, propagated and restored.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 | 8:00AM ­ 11:00AM CLAYTON HUTCHENSON BUILDING AT MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN 559 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL, W PALM BEACH Volunteer Event: Native Plant Demo Garden Maintenance Come and learn from experts as you help us maintain our Native Plant Demonstration Garden. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, identify plants and take home cuttings for your garden. Work parties are held on the Saturday following our monthly meetings. Drop by anytime between 8:00 and 11:00 am to learn, socialize and enjoy brunch in the open air. Don’t forget to bring your garden tools!

TUESDAY, MARCH 18 | 7:00 – 9:00PM MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN 531 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL, W PALM BEACH Chapter Meeting: Native Garden Show and Tell Join PBCC FNPS members in this opportunity to showcase your native plant garden. This will be a member participation event so please bring a USB flash drive with recent photos of your native plant garden. You may also contact President Ryan Leavengood at [email protected] to preload photos on the chapter's laptop computer. In addition we encourage bringing well grown potted natives as another form of "Show and Tell". This will be a precursor for a possible "Native Plant Show" next year.

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North American Butterfly Association meeting Broward Native Plant Society Chapter Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. February 12, 7 pm, Secret Woods Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. 2701 W. SR 84, Dania Beach. Learn about the monarch butterfly "The Spanish Moss Industry ­ a fascinating story of one Florida native plant that made it big, twice" migration and tagging survey. Dr. Kristine Stewart will present. Presented by Nick Bodven, Lee County www.npsbroward.org.

NatureScaping – Saturday, March 15, 2014 10AM ­ 4PM MacArthur Beach State Park,10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive,North Palm Beach, FL Mark your calendar for the 19th Annual NatureScaping Event. Join us for an educational day of family fun! Visit our booth at this Palm Beach FNPS sponsored event ­we will have native plants for sale. There will also be various green exhibits, live music, presentations by a variety of speakers, and native plant and craft vendors. If you would like to volunteer to help at the PBCC FNPS table, please click the Sign Up link on the chapter website and tell us which shift you would like: 8 am to 11 am, 10 am to 1 pm or 12 pm to 3 pm. We also need native plants donated to sell at the event. Page 9

Announcements Palm Beach County Chapter President­ Ryan Leavengood FNPS is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Green 561­364­1451 Palmetto & Mentor Awards [email protected] Nominees must be FNPS members not actively serving on the Board of Directors. A written letter of support (Microsoft Word or PDF format) is Vice President­ Susan Lerner required to recognize a member for Service, Science, or Mentorship 561­478­7444 efforts. Please specify which category you wish for the award [email protected] nomination. Letters may be submitted to Brenda Mills, FNPS PBCC Representative or Steven Woodmansee, FNPS President. Secretary­ Lynn Cox DEADLINE for nominations is February 28, 2014. [email protected] For more details please visit: Treasurer­ Kristen Bergmann fnpshandbook.wikispaces.com/FNPS+Key+Activities [email protected] Chapter Rep­ Brenda Mills 561­315­1842 Register now for the [email protected] Florida Master Naturalist Program Uplands Core Course Conservation Chair­ Chris Lockhart When: Saturday, May 3rd ­ May 31st 561­734­0140 [email protected] Where: It will be held partly at Pine Jog Environmental Education Center in West Director At Large­ Cathy Beals Palm Beach, and partly at Jonathan [email protected] Dickinson State Park. Director At Large­ Kristi Martin­Moyer 561­632­6293 For More info: The course schedule and [email protected] registration is online at www.masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu Director At Large­ Michael Manna For questions, contact Chris Lockhart, [email protected] 561­738­1179 or [email protected] Membership Chair­ Vacant Newsletter Editor­ Winnie Said 561­632­7723 [email protected] 2nd Annual Everglades Action Day April 7 & 8, 2014 Tallahassee, FL CONTRIBUTETOTHEDAHOON Newsletter Publishers­ Myrna Sossner and Nancy Sloane We are always The Everglades Coalition is planning [email protected] interested in original the 2nd Annual Everglades Day, and native plant articles, Garden Chair­ Vacant we want you to be a part of it! Mark essays, field reports, photos, your calendars for April 7th and 8th event announcements, or Publicity Chair­ Jeff Nurge for a trip up to Tallahassee to speak other articles of interest. [email protected] with your legislators about how to protect this incredible ecosystem. Refreshment Coordinator Send us an email! More info: Nan Owens [email protected] www.events.org/evergladesactionday [email protected] 2/cpage.aspx?e=71201 Webmasters­ Administration: Matt King and Ryan Leavengood Social Media: Susan Lerner

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