WOMEN IN FLORIDA FIELD BOTANY: 1873-1972 with Alan Franck - FNPS Palm Beach County - West Palm Beach
Schedule
Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL, United States, Florida | West Palm Beach, FL
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FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY - PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAPTER
Monthly Meeting
Featured Speaker: Alan Franck
Topic: Women in Florida Field Botany: 1873-1972
People like Alvan W. Chapman and John K. Small figure prominently in early Florida botany. Overlooked are many women who made significant contributions in Florida field botany, such as Mary C. Reynolds, Eleanor Scull, Lucia McCulloch, Mary F. Baker, Lillian Arnold, Mary Agnes Chase, Helen Butts Correll, Ruth Schornherst Breen, Olga Lakela, etc. This talk will explore some of this history.
On Alan Franck:
Alan is a botanist and educator at the University of Florida herbarium, within the Florida Museum of Natural History located in Gainesville, Florida. Previously, he worked at Florida International University in Miami, studying the local flora and funga. He has also served as the director of the University of South Florida herbarium, which has a heavy concentration on the flora of Florida. He received his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida, where his dissertation studied the systematics of a rare cactus (Harrisia) in Florida and the Caribbean. His research continues to focus primarily on the plant and fungal diversity of Florida and parts of the Caribbean.
LOCATION:
IFAS / Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium
531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
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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