Planting and Conservation
Planting grants
Planting grants supply resources that give wildflowers a dynamic presence in public places, at schools and along roadways. They provide hands-on experiences for adults and children while beautifying communities and parks, and creating an awareness of Florida’s natural landscape.
Viva Florida Demonstration Gardens
Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration grants bring native beauty to parks, nature centers and other public spaces. These grants provide funds with which to purchase Florida native wildflowers and plants for public projects that showcase the beauty of Florida natives while demonstrating their uses.
Seedlings for Schools
Wildflowers and classroom resources for Florida schools are provided through this program. Grants include 30 native wildflower plants, classroom resources and professional guidance on garden establishment.
Protecting roadsides
Roadsides give many native plant species what they need to thrive: sun and open spaces. With carefully timed mowing and care, roadsides can produce beauty and biodiversity while creating a sense of place unique to La Florida, land of flowers. The Florida Wildflower Foundation works statewide to increase the presence of native wildflowers along roadways.
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.
Photo by Stacey Matrazzo
Bee City Gainesville
We are working with the City of Gainesville to implement initiatives for their Bee City USA® designation.