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Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society @DadeFNPS

The mission of FNPS is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida.

Joined September 2013
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Weird native orchid: Gentian Noddingcaps (Triphora gentianoides). It likes disturbed soil in shady places.
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Weird native orchid: Gentian Noddingcaps (Triphora gentianoides) Look for it now in you yard. It likes disturbed soil in shady places.
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🌿👉 youtube.com/@DadeFNPS instagram.com/p/DY2xcdvKk3L/…
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FIELD TRIP: NED GLEN NATURE PRESERVE 🌿🌼🌳 instagram.com/p/DYeo2I_lWGH/…
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Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) makes the coziest of homes.
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We had a fascinating field trip today at Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Martin County. Here is a blooming blueflower butterwort (Pinguicula caerulea). Thanks George for leading the trip!
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For those going on the field trip to Jonathan Dickinson State Park tomorrow, be aware, we will have to visit another part of the Park as Kitching Creek Trail recently burned, so most plants aren't visible right now. You may wish to skip this one. Guides will be there however.
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It turns out that much of the trail is unburnt, so we will continue as planned. Be prepared for wet feet and gorgeous wildflowers!
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It looks like bird migration will be medium to high in Miami these next three nights.
Tropical Audubon@tropicalaudubon
Apr 16
Lights Out Miami is back!🌙🐦 From March 15–May 15, millions of birds migrate over South Florida along the Atlantic Flyway. Bright city lights disorient birds, causing deadly window collisions. Turn off or block nonessential lights 11pm–6am to help protect migrating birds. ✨🪶
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This is a good tip mentioned at our last monthly meeting. Join us this Tuesday evening when we will learn about native plants for hedges and screens. dadefnps.org

Steve Woodmansee@HoboBotanist
Apr 23
It's the dry season in South Florida, if you have no water features in your yard, consider placing a dish with rocks or pebbles and fill with water for small critters such as snakes, lizards, bees, and other insects. Refill every other day.
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Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society retweeted
Tropical Audubon@tropicalaudubon
Apr 16
Lights Out Miami is back!🌙🐦 From March 15–May 15, millions of birds migrate over South Florida along the Atlantic Flyway. Bright city lights disorient birds, causing deadly window collisions. Turn off or block nonessential lights 11pm–6am to help protect migrating birds. ✨🪶
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We speak bromeliad.
FL Master Gardener Volunteer Program@FloridaMGs
Apr 13
Florida has 16 species of native bromeliads. These “air plants” don't need soil and can absorb water and nutrients from the air. Sadly, many are endangered due to habitat loss and illegal collection. Learn more @UF_IFAS Gardening Solutions: gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.…
The native bromeliad called fuzzywuzzy airplant is small with wildly splayed out gray-green tendril-like leaves. This one resembles a small creature standing on the tree branch waving its many arms. Photo by J. H. Frank.

ALT The native bromeliad called fuzzywuzzy airplant is small with wildly splayed out gray-green tendril-like leaves. This one resembles a small creature standing on the tree branch waving its many arms. Photo by J. H. Frank.

The native giant airplant can grow six to twelve feet tall and live up to twenty years. Resembling the top of a pineapple with a long central stalk rising out of the middle, this airplant is growing off the side of a tree branch. Photo by Barbra Larson.

ALT The native giant airplant can grow six to twelve feet tall and live up to twenty years. Resembling the top of a pineapple with a long central stalk rising out of the middle, this airplant is growing off the side of a tree branch. Photo by Barbra Larson.

The native bromeliad called leatherleaf airplant has green-gray, stiff, curling bladelike leaves. In this photo two of these plants are clinging to a small tree trunk. Photo by Barbra Larson.

ALT The native bromeliad called leatherleaf airplant has green-gray, stiff, curling bladelike leaves. In this photo two of these plants are clinging to a small tree trunk. Photo by Barbra Larson.

Attached to a tree's trunk, a bromeliad that's gray-green with wide curving leaves that end in a point. The native potbelly airplant is called such due to it rounded, larger base. Photo by J. H. Frank.

ALT Attached to a tree's trunk, a bromeliad that's gray-green with wide curving leaves that end in a point. The native potbelly airplant is called such due to it rounded, larger base. Photo by J. H. Frank.
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UF IFAS Miami-Dade Urban Hort@MiamiUrbanHort
Apr 9
If you love Biscayne Bay, join Baynanza 2026 on April 11! We are proud to be part of @MiamiDadeEnvironment’s biggest community cleanup of Biscayne Bay and our waterways. 🌿🐬 Sign up to volunteer at a location near you! 🔗 Register now: miamidade.gov/baynanza #Baynanza
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UF IFAS Miami-Dade Urban Hort@MiamiUrbanHort
Apr 7
Location: 835 NE 132nd St, North Miami, FL 33161 More Information: North Miami Library, (305) 891-5535 Contact Library for Registration. #BeFloridaFriendly #LiveAParksLife #Composting #UFIFAS #UFIFASExtension (3/3)
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Upgrade your lawn. Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)
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City of Coral Gables
@CityCoralGables
Apr 2
Keeping the City Beautiful thriving takes teamwork. 🐝🌸 Learn how bees, butterflies, birds and bats support plant life and biodiversity across Coral Gables, and how the city is creating pollinator-friendly spaces. Learn more: loom.ly/X0Luqtc
Yellow pollinator flowers in front of Coral Gables City Hall.

ALT Yellow pollinator flowers in front of Coral Gables City Hall.
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Tropical Audubon@tropicalaudubon
Apr 2
Celebrate 50 years of Doc Thomas House stewardship! 🌿 Join us Sat, April 4 at 1pm or 3pm for a guided history tour of the Doc Thomas House at the Steinberg Nature Center. Learn about his legacy, restoration updates & TAS stewardship. Free to attend; donations appreciated.
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Tropical Audubon@tropicalaudubon
Mar 31
Lights Out Miami is back!🌙🐦 From March 15–May 15, millions of birds migrate over South Florida along the Atlantic Flyway. Bright city lights disorient birds, causing deadly window collisions. Turn off or block nonessential lights 11pm–6am to help protect migrating birds. ✨🪶
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It's free and fun! Dade Chapter meeting: “Protect Our Wetlands: Local Action, Statewide Impact” - Melissa Fernandez, Executive Director of FNPS teamup.com/event/show/id/fPU… via @TeamupCalendar
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