Summer news from PWA counties

Summer news from PWA counties

FWF is working to expand roadside wildflower conservation programs throughout the state by working with local wildflower advocates. We are looking for leaders to help initiate or direct existing wildflower programs in Bay, Escambia, Holmes, Leon and Okaloosa counties.

Viceroy, Limenitis archippus by Mary Keim

Viceroy

Viceroy and Monarch butterflies are distantly related through the family Nymphalidae. They have evolved to mimic each other through Mullerian mimicry. Although they are similar, you can spot the differences in a few ways.

Little Metalmark (Calephelis virginiensis) butterfly. Photo by Mary Keim.

Little metalmark

The Little metalmark is one of the tiniest butterflies, having a wingspan of only 1.2 – 2.5 cm. The silver markings on its wings give members of the Riodinidae family the common name “metalmark.”

Board and staff handbook

General information History Financials (current) License plate 2023–24 leadership and staff contact information Click to view full contact information for all board and staff, and to see list of committees and members. 2024–25 board meeting schedule The board meets the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. October 17November 21December 19January 16February 20March 20April…

Town of Melbourne Beach Native Garden

Welcome to our Melbourne Beach Native Wildflower Demonstration Garden made possible through the Florida Wildflower Foundation Viva Florida grant and countless volunteers.

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. However, all of them benefit pollinators, either as larval host plants or by supplying nectar.

Longwood Native Plant Garden

The Longwood native plant garden utilizes Florida native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs that provide vital habitat for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, as well as seeds, berries and insects for birds.

Meet board member Mona Johnston

Meet board member Mona Johnston

Mona Johnston joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation board in September 2023, bringing with her an extensive knowledge and legacy of conserving South Florida’s native wildflowers.