Announcements
Florida Forever Land Acquisition Program Cut by 80%
FNPS President, Gene Kelly, takes action by sending a letter to Governor Crist. Read the letter HERE
Take action by Tuesday, January 13. Go to Policy page under Programs for more information and talking points.
Display date: 01/12/2009
Drop date: 02/24/2009
Last change: 01/12/2009
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The FNPS Board of Directors approved a Bioenergy Policy at their January 10, 2009 meeting
Go to the Policy Page or CLICK here to read the FNPS Bioenergy Policy
Display date: 01/12/2009
Drop date: 06/02/2009
Last change: 01/12/2009
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Trip to Nicaragua Ecological Areas !
A unique trip designed for FNPS sponsored by Latin American Adventures, LLC. www.latinamericanadventuresllc.com For questions: raimundochavarria@yahoo.com or 954-662-1539. The $2,995.00 cost includes all meals, lodging, all ground transportation, air transportation to Nicaragua, air travel within the country and all activities (entrance fees to parks, reserves, preserves) Limited to the first 20 people to register. CLICK HERE for Itinerary and Registration Form
Display date: 11/04/2008
Drop date: 07/15/2009
Last change: 12/31/2008
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Call for 2009 FNPS Conference Scientific Papers and Poster Presentations
The 2008 Annual Conference of the Florida Native Plant Society will be held at the West Palm Beach Marriott, May 21-24, 2009. The Science Track of the Conference will include presented papers on Friday and Saturday, May 22nd and 23rd and the poster session will be displace Friday and Saturday and presented on Saturday, May 23rd.
Please click here for additional detail.
Display date: 09/11/2008
Drop date: 02/05/2009
Last change: 01/12/2009
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2009 FNPS Landscape Awards - Submittal Deadline
Applications for Landscape Awards are due on March 6, 2009. On this website, go to Awards & Grants --> Landscape Awards for details and to download an applicatoin. Plan now to submit your Florida native plant landscaping project! For questions, contact Landscape Awards committee Chair Jake Ingram at jakeingramla@comcast.net
Display date: 09/06/2008
Drop date: 03/06/2009
Last change: 09/22/2008
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FNPS Chapter Grants for 2009
Applications for Chapter Grants for 2009 will be due by March 6, 2008. On this website, go to Awards & Grants --> Chapter Grants for details on how chapters can apply for grants to support chapter projects.
Display date: 09/06/2008
Drop date: 03/06/2009
Last change: 09/22/2008
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Conservation Grant Application Due March 6, 2009
For more information, on this website, go to Awards & Grants --> Conservation Grants
Display date: 09/06/2008
Drop date: 03/06/2009
Last change: 01/12/2009
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FNPS Research Grant Application
The Florida Native Plant Society maintains an Endowment Grant program for the purpose of funding research on native plants. These are grants in the amount of up to $2500, awarded for a 1-year period, and intended to support research that forwards the mission of the Florida Native Plant Society which is "to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida."
Please click here for additional detail.
Display date: 09/22/2008
Drop date: 03/06/2009
Last change: 09/22/2008
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FNPS Umbrella 501(c)3 non-profit Group Exemption for FNPS Chapters
Display date: 03/28/2008
Drop date: 09/20/2009
Last change: 11/24/2008
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FNPS landscape ordinance guidelines available for download
These landscape ordinance guidelines are intended to be used by local governments that wish to adopt or amend their existing landscape ordinance to encourage or require the use of appropriate native vegetation in all landscaped areas. This document provides sample language that can be adopted (in whole or in part) by a local government that wants to promote these goals and acquire the benefits of appropriate native landscaping.Click here to view the model ordinance in pdf format. Click here to view the model ordinance in Word document format. Right-click either link, then select "Save Target (or Link) As", to download.
Display date: 05/07/2008
Drop date: 10/08/2011
Last change: 01/12/2009
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FNPS Land Management Partners Needs Volunteers from Each Chapter
Display date: 09/20/2008
Drop date: 10/20/2011
Last change: 01/12/2009
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FNPS President, Gene Kelly, receives response from USDA regarding invasive insects and plant diseases
In a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Mr. Kelly requests immediate action to expedite rulemaking that would revise the regulations governing the importation of plants to the United States to stress the importance of regulating the introduction of invasive insects and plant diseases more closely. To read the letter containing Mr. Kelly’s recommendations, Click Here To read the response from the USDA to Mr. Kelly's letter, Click Here.
Display date: 09/22/2008
Drop date: 02/13/2009
Last change: 01/12/2009
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FNPS President,Gene Kelly, Addresses Proposed Bio-Fuel Plant Jatropha curcas in Letter to University of Florida IFAS
CLICK HERE to read Mr. Kelly's Letter. CLICK HERE to read the response from UF IFAS
Display date: 12/30/2008
Drop date: 03/12/2009
Last change: 01/12/2009
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FNPS Lyonia Chapter President, Dave Shroeder in the News
CLICK here to review article
Display date: 01/08/2009
Drop date: 04/08/2009
Last change: 01/12/2009
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'Gimble Gopher Tortoise Finds A Home' Childrens' Book available
Call or Email Book Illustrator, Rebecca Eagan, of the Tarflower Chapter (407) 506-8373 reagan@cfl.rr.com
Display date: 12/09/2008
Drop date: 07/09/2009
Last change: 01/12/2009
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