Florida Native Plant Society

2011 ANNUAL REPORT

Preserving Florida’s Natural Heritage – Native Plant by Native Plant Community Heighten One’s Sense of Awareness

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I have always been drawn by the outdoors. Bad days and cranky moods are before this nation, short of the actual easily transformed into peace, calm, and quiet when one is enveloped by preservation of its existence in a great Florida’s nature. Exhilaration upon nding a rare plant, or one in spectacular ower, or the colorful bees that visit them, my awareness intensi es as I re ll war, there is none which compares in the well of my soul. Florida’s nature occupies such obvious respites as the grand functioning ecosystems of Everglades National Park, but also is present importance with the great central task in small parcels of conservation land surrounded by suburbia such as Pine Shore Park, a splendid hidden retreat close by. Aer experiencing them, of leaving this land even a be er land for we naturally want to support and promote the expansion of these native plant habitats. our descendants than it is for us.”

We plant natives to restore what is so oen lost in typical urban seings, ~ eodore Roosevelt and we protect existing ora so that they are not lost to us. I myself have used native plants in an aempt to re-create native plant communities. I’ve re-created globally imperiled pine rockland as well as rockland hammock in order to bring about what is right, and provide wildlife a place to live, as well as creating my own hidden retreat. To the astonishment of my neighbors, my yard is full of wildlife activity, as Everglades Racers, Screech Owls, Silver Argiopes, Red Banded Wasp Moths, a zillion bueries, and so much more show up, now having a refuge that had not existed since the developers came 50 years ago. How pleasing it is to see things improve, rather than watch them disappear, which is too oen the case. T  C 

Restoration of our native habitats begins with the native plants appropriate Message from the President ...... 2 to our areas. e continued protection of our remaining natural habitats is also critically important. Aer all, these are the refugia where our native Our Guiding Principles ...... 3 wildlife still survives. For these reasons I actively support the Florida Native Conservation and Advocacy Plant Society. Land Management Partners ...... 4 Science and Policy ...... 5 ese pages illustrate some of the many Florida Native Plant Society Awards and Accolades achievements in 2011. Help us continue to preserve Florida’s natural heritage, native plant by native plant community. Research Grants, Landscape Awards ...... 6 Palmeo Awards ...... 7 Best Regards, Education and Outreach ...... 7 Chapters ...... 8 Working on the Ground ...... 9 Steven W. Woodmansee 2011 Conference ...... 10 President, Florida Native Plant Society Financial Summary ...... 11 FNPS Partnerships ...... 12

Cover photo: e St. John’s River swells with fall rains. e marshes of the Puzzle Lakes region provide important habitat for numerous species of sh and bird life. Photo by Carlton Ward, Jr. – CarltonWard.com; FloridaWildlifeCorridor.org

2 Our Guiding Principles

e Florida Native Plant Society has been protecting Florida’s natural heritage for 32 years. With a reputation for responsible stewardship, the Society promotes sustained care of native habitats for today and for future generations. Grounded in science, the Society provides information and takes action to protect Florida’s native plants and natural communities upon which our wildlife depends. e Society’s reputation springs from the highest ethical standards and its credibility is based on a track record of commitment to public trust.

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e Florida Native Plant Society promotes the preservation, conservation, and restoration of our native plants and native plant communities.

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e Florida Native Plant Society preserves the state’s natural heritage. From the Panhandle to the Keys, native plant communities are being restored, created, and preserved through advocacy, leadership, and the dedication of our membership. rough education and programming, we ensure a future that sustains ecosystem health.

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Message from the President ...... 2 Our Guiding Principles ...... 3 Conservation and Advocacy Land Management Partners ...... 4 Science and Policy ...... 5 Awards and Accolades Research Grants, Landscape Awards ...... 6 Palmeo Awards ...... 7 Education and Outreach ...... 7 Chapters ...... 8 Working on the Ground ...... 9 2011 Conference ...... 10 Financial Summary ...... 11 FNPS Partnerships ...... 12

3 Conservation and Advocacy e Society pays a ention to the management of public lands. is is the main key to protecting our native ora.

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In 2011, the Society once again provided the brain trust of survey, and protect native species and provide land managers its members to the bene t of state lands. Our Land Manage- with biological and ecological knowledge. Examples include: ment Partners accomplished an amazing feat by participating in 100% of the state mandated Florida Department of Envi- • Members participated in stakeholder groups with both ronmental Protection’s land management reviews. Over 60 the St. John’s River Water Management District and the experts from our membership were a part of this massive eort Southwest Florida Water Management District. that took place at various locations from the Panhandle to the • The Land Management Partner Chair provided input on Everglades. Lands being reviewed included Florida State Parks, a multiuse trail system that will go through Seabranch and Florida Wildlife Management Areas, and Florida State Forests. Savannas State Parks. • Over 30,000 acres of critical habitat for the Florida panther, With 3.8 million acres of conservation lands, it is imperative black bear, wood stork, crested caracara, gopher tortoise, that the Society be involved in state land management reviews, snail kite, American swallow-tailed kite, and sandhill crane new and updated management plans, and amendments to exist- in Hendry County were reviewed by members of the ing plans. Public participation is the only way to assure that our Coccoloba Chapter on behalf of the Florida Forest Service state lands are being managed properly and the native ora and and the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission. fauna protected.

Whether at the statewide level or the chapter level, members Below: Members of the Land Management Review team at continued to work with local and regional agencies to monitor, St. Sebastian River Preserve State park (Vince Lamb)

4 4 Under re again, 2011 was a challenging year in the legislature, in the water management districts, and in county and city commissions throughout the State.

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Lighting up the action alert buon, the Florida Native Plant Society rallied its members and resources on several policy issues in 2011. From weighing in on the Water Management District’s aempts to dispose of surplus lands in the Suwannee River WMD to proposed expansions of hunting opportunities within sensitive ecosystems, the Society continued to use science to drive policy decisions.

e Society’s science-driven approach is always present, but sometimes what’s really needed is plain common sense. Unfortunately, that was not on display when two Florida lawmakers led the Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail bill, requiring the Division of Recreation and Parks to hire Jack Nicklaus to build golf courses in state parks in every region of the state. e plan included an option for hotels on the park sites, and exempted the projects from all local zoning and development rules. e leadership of the Florida Native Plant Society sent a leer of objection to the Acquisition and Restoration Council and initi- ated a priority Action-Alert notice to its members who, in addition to other concerned Florida citizens, made it their business to contact their elected representatives on this issue. e bill failed.

Whether it was a local or statewide issue, members were active serving the public good and protecting Florida’s native plants and natural communities from special interests. Examples include:

• The Society stood up for enforcement when the State of Florida aempted to thwart implementation of the EPA’s water quality regulations. • The Society supported the proposed addition of an internal directive to the Forest Service Manual requiring the development of invasive species control plans for national forests. • The Society encouraged less frequent roadside mowing in Jackson County to promote growth of wildowers. “Man shapes himself through decisions that shape his environment.” – Rene Dubos Right: Blanketower and common buckeye at PEAR Park; sandhills in bloom (Peg Urban)

5 Awards and Accolades e Florida Native Plant Society continues to promote excellence in conservation, science, landscaping, and volunteer service through a variety of grants and awards.

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e Society’s Science Endowment Fund supports original e Florida Native Plant Society’s Landscape Awards promotes the research on the conservation of native plants and natural use of native plants in yards and properties to homeowners, busi- communities. In 2011, the Society awarded over $4,000 in nesses, agencies, and landscapers. We recognize outstanding eorts grants to advance and to recognize the best minds in the eld that make Florida feel like Florida. With a large applicant pool, the while advancing the literature on Florida’s native biological Society bestowed accolades to the best of the deserving applicants: diversity. To this end, three projects were supported: • An Ecosystem Restoration Award of Excellence was presented • “ Conservation genetics of the endangered key tree to Lake County’s Gardens Pavilion at PEAR Park. cactus Pilosocereus robinii,” a study by Tonya Fotinos • An Institutional Landscape Award of Excellence was from Florida International University. presented to Tampa Bay Water and Water & Air Research. • “ Evaluating ploidy in the endangered Florida endemic • Institutional Landscape Awards of Honor and Merit were Lupinus aridorum,” a study by Glenn Bupp from Florida bestowed upon the City of Tampa for their work at Institute of Technology. Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park and the University of • “ Evaluation of clonal spread and ages of Serenoa repens South Florida Park at Riverwalk. in a threatened ecosystem,” a study by Mizuki • A Residential Amateur Landscape Award of Excellence was Takahashi from Bucknell University. presented to John and Nancy Henkelman. • A Residential Amateur Landscape Award of Honor was presented to Julie Wert and Richard Stauer and the “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand Award of Merit was presented to Birdgarden. • A Residential Amateur Landscape Honorable Mention everything be er.” – Albert Einstein was presented to Alex and Freda Green. • A Residential Professional Landscape Award of Excellence was presented to Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Sachs.

6 Education and Outreach e Florida Native Plant Society has educated a generation of Floridians on the importance of native plants and native plant communities.

In 2011, the Society used the internet and social media more than ever with a blog, twier, and of course, our comprehensive website. Still, good old fashioned presentations and educational curricula ruled the day.

By sharing the treasures of our native landscapes with our children, we demonstrated a love for the natural world that is authentic and permanent. We taught our children to respect a world vulnerable to the exigencies of development and the pressures of a burgeoning population. We continue to instill in children and families a respect for the native systems that support life and provide guideposts for the preservation of our native plant resources.

P  A  Le to right: Planting endangered cacti (Jon Moore). A dragony rests e Florida Native Plant Society bestows various awards to on a trail sign at PEAR Preserve (Peg Urban). University of Central Florida members and chapters for their contributions to our mission. students plant cypress trees at Allen Broussard Conservancy (Vince Lamb). e Society recognizes outstanding contributions to the FNPS members help children, families, and communities learn to respect the natural systems that support life (Richard Brownscombe) ongoing advancement of our mission by the dedication of our members and volunteers.

e 2011 Green Palme o Awards for service, education, science, and outstanding chapter were presented to Gwen Burzycki, Lavon Silvernell, Nadine Foley, Nancy West, and the Paynes Prairie Chapter.

e 2011 Silver Palme o Awards for providing the greatest assistance to the President were presented to Sue Dingwell, Daphne Lambright, Ina Crawford, and Dave Feagles.

e 2011 Mentor Award for outstanding contributions to the science and practice of native plant conservation, preservation, and restoration was presented to Loran Anderson.

7 Chapters e Florida Native Plant Society has more than 3,000 members, organized in Chapters throughout the state. Our members 1. Citrus 21. Palm Beach are the lifeblood of the organization. 2. Coccoloba 22. Pawpaw 3. Cocoplum 23. Paynes Prairie Members of the Florida Native Plant Society served as 4. Conradina 24. Pine Lily 5. Broward 25. Pinellas ambassadors throughout the state, promoting our mission 6. Cuplet Fern 26. Pineywoods and guiding principles in multiple ways, from planting 7. Dade 27. Sarracenia native gardens and installing botanical exhibits in public 8. Eugenia 28. Sea Oats parks to hosting workshops and eld trips. 9. Heartland 29. Sea Rocket 10. Hernando 30. Serenoa 11. Ixia 31 Solidago E    E O   12. Lake Beautyberry 32. South Ridge 13. Lakelas Mint 33. Sparkleberry When the Pawpaw Chapter of northeast Volusia County 14. Longleaf Pine 34. Sumter seled on a native plant landscape tour as a way to raise 15. Lyonia 35. Suncoast 16. Magnolia 36. Sweet Bay awareness about native plants in their communities, its 17. Mangrove 37. Tarflower members learned about the complexities of successfully 18. Marion Big Scrub 38. University of producing this event. Arranging for aprons and signs with 19. Naples Central Florida the Florida Native Plant Society logo, lemonade stations, 20. Nature Coast 39. University of Florida printed guides, helpful volunteers directing trac, and eight properties scaered across the county were just the beginning. To their surprise, tickets to the June weekend event sold out quickly. Local native plant nurseries, working in partnership with the chapter, reported that they could have sold hundreds more tickets. Tickets consisted of book- lets containing biographies of the owners of each property, along with maps to the locations, and descriptions of the home gardens. Sightseers were treated to personalized tours by the homeowners along with mini-lectures on the use and cultivation of the many native plants that embellished their homesteads with swaths of colors and textures. e three months of planning, arranging for publicity, and countless volunteer hours paid dividends by educating the public about the diversity of natives that can be used in landscapes.

“I am myself and what is around me, and if I do not save it, it shall not save me.” – Jose Ortega y Gasset

8 e Florida Native Plant Society’s members enable us to be responsive locally. Chapters Working on the Ground provide a vehicle and a voice for our members e Florida Native Plant Society is an at the community level. active participant in helping communities Our Chapters are one of our greatest strengths, working as throughout the state go native. a group on the issues that aect their local area. Chapters schedule formal programs, send Society representatives to • Planted over 6,000 bald cypress trees as part of council meetings, and conduct numerous projects to promote a restoration program Florida’s native plants and natural communities. • Designed, installed and maintained native plant demonstrations gardens • Led guided walks through conservation and wildlife management areas • Performed surveys of native trees and plants on city, county, and state lands • Participated in broadcast radio programs about native plants • Published hundreds of informative, entertaining newsleers containing valuable and practical material on native ecosystems and plants • Weeded, planted, flagged, and mulched native plants in a mesic hammock • Hosted seminars for the general public on the use of W   W  native plants in landscapes e Ixia Chapter worked on several fronts to bring native Our members back up our mission wildowers to the City of Jacksonville. Working in partner- ship with the city’s Economic Development Council (JEDC), with action on-the-ground. Ixia rst created a wildower garden on a three-quarter acre • Led wading trips for school children through state preserves parcel of land located on a busy intersection that sees over 10,000 cars passing daily. With a groundswell of support for • Provided native plants for sale at wildflower festivals, the native garden, the Chapter then pursued a resolution holiday events, botanical garden and master gardener by the Jacksonville City Council supporting the planting of plant sales wildowers and incorporating native plantings in corridor • Presented exotic and invasive plant identification and fashion throughout the city and along its roadways. As a removal classes result of hundreds of volunteer hours that included sowing • Sponsored beginning level botany classes open to the public seeds, installing the garden and working on the resolution, • Planted natives in an historical garden located at a Jacksonville is becoming one of the more native plant friendly pioneer house built in 1875 by selers to Merri Island cities in Florida. All of this hard work paid o for the JEDC when they were awarded a grant from the Wildower • Taught children how to plant and maintain native plant Foundation. e grant award was largely based the Chapter’s gardens at their schools support and continued eorts to plant native wildowers, • Rescued native plants from sites that were to be cleared their labor of love. and moved them to protected areas

Le to right: Exploring natural Florida on an FNPS eld trip. (Richard Brownscombe). Cloudless sulfur bueries and Florida paintbrush (Peg Urban)

9 2011 Conference e Florida Native Plant Society’s Annual Conference is a agship program, providing opportunities for members to renew their enthusiasm and shared passion for Florida’s natural heritage.

e 31st Annual Conference of the Florida Native Plant Society was held in Maitland on May 19th – 22nd in 2011. Hosted by the Cuplet Fern, Lake Beautyberry, Pine Lily, and Tarower Chapters, it truly was a group eort. With over 370 registered program participants and nearly 100 eld trip participants, the event was popular, energizing, educational, and fun for all.

The theme “Patios, Preserves and Public Spaces: Making Connections” was well represented by a host of speakers, including keynote speakers Rick Darke who presented “Livable Florida: Native Design,” Dr. Rutherford H. Platt who spoke about “Blooming Cities: Restoring Nature in Urban America,” and Sister Patricia Siemen who talked about “Earth Jurisprudence: Protecting Nature’s Rights to Exist.” Other notable speakers included:

• Akers Pence • Jim Coulliard • Andy Kittsley • Mark. L. Johnson • Bruce Means • Michael Bowles • Courtney Knickerbocker • Reed Noss • Craig Huegel • Rick Baird • Eric S. Menges • Walter K. Taylor • J. Christopher Haney • Zach Welch

Most sessions were lled and discussions of topics spilled into the hallways and continued into the evening events. All told, there were over 40 speakers and 20 local eld trips that supported our successful 31st Annual Conference.

Top to boom: General meeting at the FNPS State Conference. (Vince Lamb). Conference eld trip to PEAR Park (Peg Urban)

10 Financial Summary 2010-2011 FNPS 2011 Total Operating Revenue

0.2% 4.9% Years Ended December 31 2011 Percent 2010 Percent

10.0% Revenue 0.2% 4.9% Membership Dues (net) $100,037 47.2% $93,184 46.9% 47.2% Conference Income $80,083 37.8% $68,951 34.7% 10.0% Contributions $21,165 10.0% $22,228 11.2% 37.8% Interest Income $345 0.2% $816 0.4% 47.2% Other Income $10,487 4.9% $13,384 6.7% 37.8% Total Operating Revenue $212,117 100.0% $198,563 100.0% Membership Dues (net) Conference Income Expenses Contributions Program Expenses* $167,053 80.0% $152,301 83.3% InterestMembership Income Dues (net) General & Management $32,145 15.4% $25,758 14.1% OtherConference Income Income Fundraising $9,523 4.6% $4,696 2.6% Contributions Total Operating Expenses $208,721 100.0% $182,755 100.0% Interest Income Other4.6% Income FNPS 2011 Total Operating Expenses Change in Net Operating Assets $3,396 $15,808 15.4%4.6%

Net Assets at Beginning of Year Operating Fund $167,694 $147,503 15.4% 80.0% Endowment Fund $90,728 $85,388 Total Assets $258,422 $238,366 80.0% Program Expenses* Net Assets at End of Year General & Management Operating Fund $204,380 $167,694 Fundraising Endowment Fund $94,926 $90,728 Program Expenses* Total Assets $299,306 $258,422 General & Management Fundraising * (Includes Membership, Palmetto, Conference, Education, Government Policy, Research & Conservation, and Landscape Awards expenses) *(Includes Membership, Palmetto, Conference, Education, Government Policy, Research & Conservation, and Landscape Awards expenses)

11 Florida Native Plant Society Partnerships 2011

A. L. Anderson County Park Etoniah Creek State Forest Lake Lotus Park Shadow Bay Park Agriculture Center Discovery Garden, Tavares Everglades Coalition Lake Manatee State Park Shoreline Restoration Coordinator Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park Everglades National Park Lake Panasoffkee Neighborhood Marine Discovery Center Allen Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Working Group Sierra Club of Florida State Park Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park Lake Worth Tree Board Silver River State Park Altamonte Springs Valley Garden Club Fern Forest Tallahassee Lakes And Hills Garden Club South Florida Water Management District Apalachicola River Wildlife and Florida Association of Native Nurseries Langford Park Southeast Florida Scrub Ecosystem Environmental Area Florida Conservation Coalition Lemon Bay Conservancy Working Group Apalachicola National Forest Florida Department of Environmental Lemon Bay Park Spirit of the Wild Wildlife Management Area Archbold Biological Station Protection Leon County Solid Waste Facility St. Joe Bay Buffer Preserve Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Florida Division of Plant Industry Leu Gardens St. John’s River Water Management District Wildlife Refuge Florida Endangered Plant Advisory Council Lovers Key State Park St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Lyonia Environmental Center St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Audubon of Florida Florida Forestry Service MacArthur Beach State Park St. Marks River State Park Audubon St. Petersburg Florida Institute of Technology Manatee State Park St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park Bald Point State Park Florida Invasive Species Partnership Martin County Environmental Studies Center Stephen Foster State Park Big Cypress National Preserve Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust Martin County Land Acquisition Selection Stetson University Bill Frederick Turkey Lake Park Florida Master Naturalist Program Committee Sugar Mill Botanical Garden Blowing Rocks Preserve Florida Natural Areas Inventory Matanzas River Basin Biodiversity Initiative Suncoast Writer’s Guild Blue Springs State Park Florida State College of Jacksonville Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Suwannee River Water Management District Bluffs Park Florida State University Miami Blue Chapter of North American Suwannee Ridge Wildlife and Bok Tower Gardens Florida Trail Association Butterfly Association Environmental Area Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Florida Wildflower Foundation Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation Suwannee River State Park Brevard County Environmentally Florida Wildflower Growers Coop Mississippi Native Plant Society Sweetwater Oaks Garden Endangered Lands Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission Moccasin Lake Nature Park Sykes Creek Brooker Creek Preserve Florida Wildlife Federation Morningside Nature Center Tampa Bay Refuge Broward County Secret Woods Forever Florida Morris Bridge Wilderness Park Tennessee Native Plant Society Nature Center Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area Mote Marine Laboratories The Gillespie Museum Caladesi Island State Park Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve Mounts Botanical Garden Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area Carlton Ward Photography Friends of Sarasota County Parks Myakka River State Park Tiger Creek Preserve Cedar Point Environmental Park Friends of Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuge Native Plant Society of Texas Titusville Garden Club Charlotte County Parks Friends of the Hammock Park Nature Coast Regional Envirothon Torreya State Park Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center Friends of the Island Parks North Florida Water Management District Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area Circle B-Bar Reserve Friends of Weedon Island Northrop Grumman Town of Melbourne Village City of Fort Lauderdale Full Circle Farm Northwood Green LIFE Trout Lake Nature Center City of Gainesville Gainesville Friends of Nature Parks Oakland Nature Preserve Turtle Mound City of Jacksonville Economic Gasparilla Island State Park Ochlockonee River State Park Twin Rivers State Forest Development Commission Georgia Botanical Society Ocklawaha/Save the Rivers University of Central Florida City of Pensacola Georgia Native Plant Society Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest University of Florida County Extension Clark Bay Conservation Area Gholson Nature Center Park Okaloacoochee Slough Wildlife University of South Florida Coastal Wildlife Club Governors Square Park Management Area Viera Regional Park Cooperative Invasive Species Graham Swamp Preserve Orlando Wetland Park Virginia Native Plant Society Management Areas Half Moon Wildlife Management Area Osceola County Master Gardeners Volusia County Land Acquisition and Corbett Wildlife Management Area Harbor Pointe Condominium Association Palm Beach Audubon Management Crystal Lake Preserve Hinson Conservation and Recreation Area Palm Beach County Cooperative Wakulla County Public Library Crystal Springs Holey Land Wildlife Management Area Extension Service Wakulla Springs Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Indian Mound Park Partnership for a Sustainable Future Wakulla Springs State Park Deep Creek Preserve J.R. Alford Greenway Pasco County Environmental Lands Wall Springs County Park Devil’s Millhopper John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Warea Tract of the Seminole State Forest Dinner Island Wildlife Management Area John Pennekamp State Park PEAR Park Association, Inc. Watermelon Pond Wildlife and Disney Wilderness Preserve Jonathan Dickinson State Park Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Area Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island Jones-Hungryland Wildlife and Pine Jog Environmental Education Center Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and State Park Environmental Area Pinellas County Parks & Natural Resources Natural History Center DuPuis Reserve Keep Brevard Beautiful Pinellas Living Green Expo Welaka State Forest Eckerd College Keep Brevard Beautiful Florida Friendly Progress Energy Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience Ed Yarborough Nature Center Grants Program Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area Winding Waters Natural Area Edgewater-Oak Hill Kentucky Native Plant Society Rotonda West Aquatics Committee Winter Garden Chamber of Commerce Emerson Point Preserve Kissimmee Audubon Salt Lake Wildlife Management Area Withlacoochee State Forest Enchanted Forest Kissimmee Prairie State Park Sarasota County Wolf Creek Trout Lily Preserve Englewood Center for Sustainability Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center Savage/Christmas Creek Preserve Englewood Community Garden Lake Blue Scrub Savannas Preserve State Park Environmental Confederation of Lake City Audubon Save The Manatee Club Southwest Florida Lake Jackson Mounds State Park Secret Woods Nature Center

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