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SUMMARY:FIELD TRIP - Tour of the University of Florida Herbarium
DESCRIPTION:Gainesville\, Alachua County \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Majure in collection of University of Florida Herbarium\n\n\n\nThis field trip is sold out. Please email RKinane@FlaWildflowers.org to be added to the waiting list. \n\n\n\nFlorida Wildflower Foundation members are able to register for field trips before the general public. Become a Florida Wildflower Foundation member today for early access! \n\n\n\nThe University of Florida Herbarium is the botanical collection of the Florida Museum of Natural History. It contains over 510\,000 plant specimens from all continents\, including the largest collection of Florida native plant species. The collection documents the diversity of Florida’s native\, cultivated and introduced/established plants\, with specimens dating back to the early 19th century. The Herbarium’s mission is plant specimen acquisition and care\, collections-based research\, education and public service. \n\n\n\nThe herbarium tour will be led by curator Lucas Majure\, collection manager Alan Franck\, and extension botanist Marc Frank. It will last about 2 hours\, entirely indoors. The collections space is kept quite cold\, so you may want to bring a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Be prepared for some walking and standing — seating is limited. \n\n\n\nThe standard daily parking fee on campus is $8.00. Additional location and parking information will be shared with registrants a few days before the trip. \n\n\n\nRegistration is free for Florida Wildflower Foundation members and $10 for non-members. Email Rose Kinane to find out if your membership is current or needs to be renewed. To join as a member\, visit www.FlaWildflowers.org/membership. Pre-registration is required.
URL:https://www.flawildflowers.org/event/260813-field-trip-uf-herbarium/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Get to Know Florida’s Common Aquatic Plants
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAquatic landscape. Photo by Nia Wellendorf.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: \n\n\n\n\n\nNia 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nNia Wellendorf\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.flawildflowers.org/event/260819-webinar-get-to-know-floridas-common-aquatic-plants/
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SUMMARY:EVENT - Great Florida Pollinator Census
DESCRIPTION:This event is led by UF IFAS in collaboration with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census coordinated by UGA Extension.  \n\n\n\nJoin the Great Florida Pollinator Census this August 21-22 to learn about the insects in your own yard or community and contribute valuable data to help expand scientific knowledge and protect pollinators! In as little as 15 minutes\, you can participate from your own yard\, or you can find a community event near you.  \n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Links:\n\n\n\n\nGreat Florida Pollinator Census: Find Florida-based participation information and local UF IFAS Extension events here. \n\n\n\nGreat Southeast Pollinator Census: The main page for the full regional event.\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nWhere does this event occur? This is a statewide event and all that’s required to participate is a flowering plant. In as little as 15 minutes\, you can conduct a census in your own yard or at a local public natural area. There are also many in-person events happening across Florida. Find local UF IFAS-led events here. Local conservation organizations and garden clubs may also be hosting in-person opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nHow do I conduct the census? It’s an easy process and no registration is required. You simply pick a plant to watch for 15 minutes and record the insects that land on it on the program’s data sheet. You can observe as many plants as you’d like\, just remember that it’s 15 minutes per plant and use a new data sheet for each plant. When you’re done making observations\, simply upload your data here! Here is a short video with additional information. \n\n\n\nDo I need to be an insect expert to participate? No\, for the census\, you are asked to separate insects into general categories\, not make species-level identification. You can find an insect counting guide and other useful materials here.\n\n\n\nFor additional questions or information\, contact the Florida Census Coordinator\, Jeremy Rhoden at jeremy.k.rhoden@ufl.edu.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWhirlabout (Polites vibex) visiting Manyflower beardtongue (Penstemon multiflorus). Photo by Emily Bell
URL:https://www.flawildflowers.org/event/26212208-event-pollinator-census/
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SUMMARY:EVENT - Pollinator Party
DESCRIPTION:Gainesville Garden Club\, 1350 NW 75th St\, Gainesville\, FL 32605 \n\n\n\nGot an hour to help us count pollinators!? The Gainesville Garden Club invites you to come to their Butterfly Sanctuary at the Clubhouse Grounds to participate in the Great Florida Pollinator Census\, a part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Get the full event details here. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be on hand to share information about Florida’s native wildflowers and bringing pollinators to your own landscape.
URL:https://www.flawildflowers.org/event/260822-event-pollinator-party/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - The Scrub Mints: Natural History and Evolutionary Relationships in a Clade of Narrow Endemics
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, September 16 at 2pm for our webinar “The Scrub Mints: Natural History and Evolutionary Relationships in a Clade of Narrow Endemics” presented by Florida International University Research Assistant Professor & Curator\, Dr. Andre Naranjo. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe scrub mint clade is a set of closely related plants found almost entirely in the North American Coastal Plain. Many species occur only in Florida and nearby areas\, where they grow in sandy habitats like scrub and sandhills. Because most species are rare or endangered\, understanding how they evolved and where they occur is important for conservation. DNA data from all 24 species were used to build a family tree showing how these plants are related. The group appears to have originated in the Florida Panhandle\, especially around the Apalachicola River region\, and began diversifying about 2.5 million years ago. Modeling of past and present habitats suggests these plants have long been associated with the Gulf Coast\, even as climates changed. Areas with especially high numbers of unique species include the Apalachicola region and the Atlantic Coastal Ridge. Looking ahead\, climate models suggest that about 63% of scrub mint species may lose suitable habitat\, especially those in peninsular Florida\, highlighting the need for targeted conservation efforts. \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Andre Naranjo with Longspur balm (Dicerandra cornutissima).\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Naranjo’s research focuses on the phylogenetics\, biogeography and conservation of plants in the North American Coastal Plain and Caribbean biodiversity hotspots. His work integrates evolutionary biology\, ecological modeling and botanical collections to better understand the origins and preservation of tropical and subtropical plant diversity. He is also dedicated to science outreach and mentorship\, engaging primary\, secondary and undergraduate students to increase awareness of endangered ecosystems and species throughout South Florida and the broader Caribbean region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.flawildflowers.org/event/260916-scrub-mints/
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