The Florida Native Plant Society was organized in 1980 to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida.

SPEAKERS: Pinellas Chapter members gather to hear an entertaining and informative speaker at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Beginning in January 2008, we will meet at Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Join us and in addition to the program you will enjoy refreshments, a silent auction of plants, and a quick roundup of compelling local environmental issues and upcoming events.

The public is welcome at all meetings and all field trips. (See our Calendar for upcoming speakers, directions and maps.)

FIELD TRIPS: These are usually held the Saturday following the monthly membership meeting. Carpooling is encouraged. Consult the program calendar for dates, times and locations, or call the Pinellas FNPS Info Line: (727) 544-7341.

Let everyone know just how beautiful Florida natives are! Send your best native plant photo to the St. Petersburg Times classified section, and let's see how many we can get them to print in the newspaper! (Caveat emptor: The Times' photo submission rules award them the rights to any image you submit to them.)