FL NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Roger Hammer on Native Wildflowers WEST PALM BEACH

Featured Speaker: Roger Hammer

Topic: Native Wildflowers of Palm Beach County

There are 877 Florida native plants that call Palm Beach County home, and a number of them have found their way into cultivation. This presentation will focus on some of the garden-worthy native wildflowers and shrubs that can add interest and color to home gardens, and to also attract songbirds, hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths. Special attention will be placed on some of the look-alike, or related, invasive species in the nursery trade to avoid.

Roger Hammer is a professional naturalist, author, and survivalist instructor for the Discovery Channel’s reality TV show Naked and Afraid. He grew up in Cocoa Beach, served in the U.S. Army from 1965–1968, and spent 30 years as the manager of the 120-acre Castellow Hammock Nature Center for the Miami-Dade County Parks Department. He received the first Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award presented by the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society in 1982, Tropical Audubon Society honored him with the prestigious Charles Brookfield Medal in 1996, and in 2003 he received the Green Palmetto Award in Education from the Florida Native Plant Society. He has given keynote addresses at Florida Native Plant Society state conferences, the 2008 World Orchid Conference, and the 2016 Florida Wildflower Foundation symposium. In 2012 he received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Florida International University and a lifetime achievement award from the Florida Native Plant Society, Tropical Audubon Society, and the North American Butterfly Association. He lives with his wife, Michelle, in Homestead.

LOCATION:

IFAS / Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium

531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024

6:45pm-9pm

Meetings are FREE to attend. Bring a friend!

JOIN FNPS:

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

Roger Hammer's website: https://www.rogerlhammer.com/index.html

Sierra Club Loxahathcee Group: https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/loxahatchee

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!

JOIN FNPS: https://www.fnps.org/support/membership

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

Host or Publisher R. Kaufman