August 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us on Wednesday, August 19 at 2pm for our webinar “Get to Know Florida’s Common Aquatic Plants” presented by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Aquatic Ecologist, Nia Wellendorf.
If you are like many outdoorsy Floridians, you enjoy paddling in our majestic spring runs and abundant lakes, or walking wetland boardwalks at local parks. Have you ever wondered what plants you see? Florida is home to a fascinating variety of aquatic plants, including “lily pads” carnivorous plants and flashy flowering jewels. Join Nia Wellendorf for this tour of Florida’s most common aquatic plants.
Presenter:
Nia Wellendorf has worked for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for 25 years. She is an is an aquatic ecologist and conducts aquatic plant assessments of lakes as part of her job. She holds a BS in natural resources and an MS in aquatic ecology. Nia lives in Tallahassee and enjoys paddling Florida’s waterways with her family. She is an active member and current president of the Florida Native Plant Society Magnolia Chapter.
This webinar will be recorded and available on our website 48 hours after the event. A link will be sent to all those who register. Only the first 500 attendees will be able to enter the webinar; if we reach capacity before you join, you can view the recording that will be emailed to you.