With the summer yard tours ending in September, Eugenia Chapter’s October 16, 2025 meeting was scheduled to be back at the Environmental Learning Center. I, and many other people, were looking forward to hearing Emily Marois, Palm Beach County Extension…
The Eugenia Chapter of the FNPS met on September 18 at the home of Patty and Scott Brower for its final yard tour of 2025. Despite lingering dark skies and the threat of another shower, the tour and native plant…
The 28 native plant enthusiasts who visited the yard of Fran and Robin Robinson for Eugenia Chapter’s August 2025 yard tour were treated to a great show of native plant diversity. Fran’s yard provides a mix of sun and shade…
The weather forecast for the July 17, 2025 Eugenia Chapter meeting was not favorable. A thunderstorm and downpour in the early afternoon further dampened the chances of the tour. However, by 5:30 pm the threats were diminished, and all systems…
Eugenia Chapter’s June yard walk got off to a shaky start for some participants. Once again, the County had a road blocked off, and some drivers had difficulty finding a detour route to get to our host’s yard. Still, a…
Eugenia Chapter’s May 15, 2025 yard walk took place at the residence of Tom Brown on Benedictine Terrace in Sebastian. If you weren’t able to attend, just driving by will give you an idea of what a wonderful diversity of…
The first yard tour of the 2025 “season” took place at the home of Phillip and Carolyn Kline on April 17. A couple of dozen enthusiastic voyeurs enjoyed perfect weather conditions and the company of other native plant lovers.The acre…
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As a follow-up to her speaking presentation at our March chapter meeting, Stephanie Dunn offered to give a guided tour of the native plant demonstration garden at the Indian River County Administration Building. Stephanie, working for Cadence Landscape Architects, designed…
Stephanie Dunn was the speaker for Eugenia Chapter’s March 20, 2025 meeting held at the Environmental Learning Center. Stephanie is a landscape designer for Cadence. Especially noteworthy for native plant enthusiasts, she is President of the Broward Chapter of the…
Kenny Coogan was the speaker for The February 20, 2025 meeting of the Eugenia Chapter of the FNPS. Kenny is Florida’s resident expert on carnivorous plants and passionate about conserving Florida’s natural habitats to protect all flora and fauna. Kenny…
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