FL NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY -GOPHER TORTOISES - DR. JON MOORE WEST PALM BEACH

Name: FL NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY -GOPHER TORTOISES - DR. JON MOORE WEST PALM BEACH
Start: 2025-07-15T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-07-15T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Mounts Botanical Garden AUDITORIUM

Schedule

Tue Jul 15 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Mounts Botanical Garden AUDITORIUM | West Palm Beach, FL

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About this Event

https://palmbeach.fnpschapters.org/
YOU CAN HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AND SUSTAINABLE GARDEN!
CONSERVATION GROUP
FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY - PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAPTER

Featured Speaker: Dr. Jon Moore

Topic: "Gopher Tortoises of the Abacoa Greenway and Their Impacts on the Flora"

Dr. Moore is a Professor of Biology at the Wilkes Honors College in Florida Atlantic University. He and his students have been researching the ecology of gopher tortoises in the Abacoa Greenway in Jupiter, FL for 24 years. https://www.fau.edu/honors/faculty/moore/

LOCATION:

IFAS / Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium

531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025

6:30pm-9pm

Meetings are FREE to attend. Bring a friend!

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MEETING INFO:

Discover the wonders of native plants and their vital role in supporting local ecosystems, upon which life depends! We discuss various topics related to native plants, including their importance in providing native habitats, promoting biodiversity, and carving the pathway to sustainability.

Our goal is to preserve, conserve, and restore the native plants and native plant communities of Florida.

Whether you're a seasoned native expert, or just starting your journey, this meeting offers something for everyone.

Learn from experienced members of our community who will share valuable insights and tips for creating your own sustainable garden. Connect with fellow advocates, exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain inspiration.

Our popular native plant drawing follows the speaker program. This is a great way to learn from our knowledgeable members who share their expertise on specific native plants in hand, and it’s an opportunity to add hard-to-find plants to your own landscape.

Don't miss the chance to connect with like-minded individuals; this event is a fantastic opportunity for champions of nature to gather and share their love for native plants and gardening.

Also, we have snacks!

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VOLUNTEER: email [email protected] or call (561)285-7213