Oak hairstreak butterfly
You might not see very much of the Oak hairstreak butterfly, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t around. They are usually just hanging out in the trees above your head!
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Look for spring wildflowers early this year
This bloom report is from March 2021. Drought may develop over the next few months from North Central Florida to South Florida, according to the Climate Prediction Center, so the time is now for spring wildflower viewing.
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Summer news from PWA counties
Read about Escambia County’s new wildflower program, Santa Rosa County’s mowing challenges, spectacular blooms in Jefferson County, Leon County’s City Nature Challenge and much more news from around the Panhandle in the PWA Summer 2019 newsletter.
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2019 Winter Panhandle Wildflower Alliance newsletter
Learn how Florida’s Panhandle counties are saving roadside wildflowers, thanks to the work of the Panhandle Wildflower Alliance.
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Welcome Baker’s tickseed
Coreopsis bakeri has gone undetected for years because of its resemblance to our common Lanceleaf tickseed ( Coreopsis lanceolata). It is has been isolated long enough to have become a distinct species.
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Bloom Report: Spring wildflowers — small is beautiful
Many of Florida’s spring native wildflowers have large, showy flowers. But some small common ones may be underappreciated. However, they are quite beautiful when viewed close up.
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Bee City Gainesville—Tom Petty Park Native Plant Garden
Bee City native plant demonstration garden located at Tom Petty Park. 501 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville Fl, 32601
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Bee City Gainesville—Bubbe’s Secret Garden
Bee City native plant demonstration garden located at ACT’s Bubbe’s Secret Garden, 1225 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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Bee City Gainesville—Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville Native Plant Garden
Bee City native plant demonstration garden located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville, 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
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Bring on the Butterflies!
Butterflies are perhaps the most universally loved insect — their beauty and grace captivates us and their presence brings us joy. Ecologically, butterflies are also incredibly important! Learn how your gardening practices can bring on and support a wide diversity of butterflies.
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Ethnobotany of Wildflowers
Imagine yourself as a native Indian or early explorer 500 hundred years ago trying to survive in Florida. There is quite a compendium of knowledge about early uses of native trees and shrubs, but what about wildflowers?
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Celebrate native bees and other pollinators
Do you enjoy juicy watermelons, local blueberries and strawberries and fresh Florida orange juice? How about carrots, broccoli, almonds and apples? If you do, please thank an insect.
