In the photo above, the Atala butterfly is checking out sweet Carla as a nectar source! Eugenia Chapter’s November 21, 2024 speaker was Dr. Sandy Koi. She gave an enthusiastic and informative presentation focusing on her 10 year’s worth of…
On the Third Thursday …
Flower Power Diversity
The Eugenia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society changed up its format for the October 17, 2024 meeting held at the Environmental Learning Center. Its ever popular auction began at 5:30 pm. Attendees actively bid on a diverse offering…
Rain Rain Go Away . . .
Let us have our yard tour today! Thanks to everyone who spent the afternoon of September 19 chanting those words. It worked, and Eugenia Chapter’s last yard tour of 2024 was successfully held at the home of Janice and Randy…
The Apple of My Eye
That’s what Allan McCarthy and Tom Brown are saying as they look at the fruit of the fragrant prickly apple cactus (Harrisia fragrans) that Allan is holding. Everyone was able to see this rare Florida native at the home of…
It Was a Honey of a Tour!
Despite the usual chance of a summer shower, the Eugenia Chapter’s July 18, 2024 yard tour at the home of Peggy Perkins proceeded as scheduled. 22 attendees enjoyed seeing the transformation Peggy has achieved in her yard since her retirement…
Hidden Hammock a Huge Hit
A break in the week's turbulent weather cooperated to allow the Eugenia Chapter’s June 20, 2024 yard tour to take place at the home of Susan and George Yount. Members and guests enjoyed a lovely, breezy, mostly bug-free evening despite…
Since We Weren’t There, Look Here!
The May 16, 2024 yard tour at Melissa and David McPike's home was cancelled due to threatening weather. However, we can still get an idea of what we missed. The above photo shows the property in October 2021 right before…
A ROCKET LAUNCH WITH ICE CREAM AND CUCUMBERS?!
The Eugenia Chapter’s 2024 yard tours program shot off on April 18 at the “Ranchette” of Carol and Wayne Thomas. It was nice to see some new faces and welcome back people we haven’t seen during the winter months.This 5…
Slow the Flow
Marjorie Shropshire was the guest speaker for our March 21st meeting held at the Environmental Learning Center. Marjorie is editor of the Florida Native Plant Society’s magazine, the Palmetto and co-author of one of native plant enthusiast's favorite books, A Step-by-Step…
St. Sebastian River Conservation Lands
At our January 15, 2024 meeting Tim Glover, President of Friends of the St. Sebastian River, gave a presentation on the conservation lands and plans regarding the St. Sebastian River corridor. Tim's main emphasis was on the recently acquired South…
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