Native Wildflower Habitat

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2023 Seedlings for Schools Grant Winners

The Florida Wildflower Foundation is excited to announce that 43 Florida schools will receive native wildflowers this fall through our Seedlings for Schools grant program. The plants will be used to establish campus wildflower gardens that will be incorporated into Pre-K through 12th grade curriculum. Schools will receive the seedlings in September.

Creeping woodsorrel's small yellow flowers and clover-shaped leaves

Spring “weeds” benefit pollinators

Many of our spring blooming wildflowers put on a showy display. Others, not so much. Some are considered weeds — even showy ones — when they occur in turf. However, all of them benefit pollinators, either as larval host plants or by supplying nectar.

Member Spotlight: Kirsten Sharp

Kirsten supports the Foundation because it helps promote and educate about the use of Florida native plants, which is so important.

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Webinars, Field Trips and Other Events

Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa) by Emily Bell

Field Trips

FIELD TRIP – Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve

June 10, 2023 at 7:30 am

Join the Florida Wildflower Foundation on Saturday, June 10 at 7:30am for a guided hike at Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve, in Duval county. Foundation staff member…

Red milkweed (Asclepias rubra) by Lilly Andersen-Messec

Webinars

WEBINAR — Florida Monarchs & Milkweed

June 21, 2023 at 2:00 pm

In this webinar, Lilly Anderson-Messec will teach you about the threats facing Monarchs and what actions you can take in your yard to help them.

Catesby’s lily (Lilium catesbaei) by Emily Bell

Field Trips

FIELD TRIP – Cary State Forest

July 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm

Join the Florida Wildflower Foundation on Saturday, July 22 at 6:00pm for a guided hike at Cary State Forest in Nassau County. Foundation staff member…

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What We Do

Fueling flower power and feeding bees

Our work for native, natural Florida and its creatures, including the bees that feed us, depends on the generosity of our members, donors, volunteers and sponsors, and those who purchase the State Wildflower license plate.

Each time a plate is sold or renewed, $15 is donated to the Foundation. Since 2000, more than $4 million has been raised for wildflower education, planting and research across Florida.

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See how Florida’s fabulous wildflowers change seasonably across the state. You’ll find just what you need to be a wildflower tourist, whether you’re on the road or a virtual explorer.

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Featured Flower Profile

Florida milkweed

Florida milkweed (Asclepias feayi) is a dainty endemic at home in the sandhills and scrubby flatwoods of Central and South Florida. It emerges from winter dormancy in spring and typically blooms mid-summer.

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Support Wildflowers

Our members have raised more than $4 million to spread flowers along roadsides, research their mysteries, and teach people how Florida’s first flowers sustain bees and butterflies.

Join them today in supporting native wildflowers and the wildlife depending on them.

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Regional Alliances

Regional Wildflower Alliances are active networks of wildflower enthusiasts that protect native wildflowers. Through communication, collaboration and information sharing, members support and inspire each other as they create knowledge and awareness of native wildflowers and their value to Florida’s environmental and economic health.

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