What we’re about
Are you interested in learning about Florida's beautiful native plants?
This local group aims at bringing like-minded individuals of all ages and skill-levels together to explore and learn about native landscapes around Central Florida. In addition to monthly field trips, we also hold monthly meetings with speakers on a wide variety of topics that focus around a central theme- the importance of native plants.
• Check out our website - Tarflower Chapter FNPS
• Join our monthly newsletter The Tarpaper to keep informed of all happenings and events
• Take our 1 minute Presentation Poll and help us serve you better
• If you love and support what we do, become a FNPS organization member today!
You don't have to be a plant nerd! (though it does help 😉 ) Most of our MeetUp members love our group because they use the knowledge on native plants to expand their understanding and appreciation of nature.
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Monthly Meeting & Native Plant Sale - Restoration Takes Root
Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S Denning Dr, Winter Park, FL, US# Restoration Takes Root: Replanting the Path to the Everglades
About the Presentation
The Kissimmee River, once heavily altered in the mid-20th century due to flood control, has become the focus of one of the world’s largest river restoration projects. Now nearing completion, the project has revitalized the river and its surrounding floodplain, with aquatic plant communities along with other ecological factors showing remarkable recovery. As the headwaters of the Northern Everglades, the Kissimmee River remains essential to the health and sustainability of South Florida’s ecosystems.About the Presenter
Amber Moore is the dedicated Riverwoods Field Lab Manager at Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies. A proud South Florida native, Amber has always been deeply connected to the outdoors, a passion that shapes her work and lifestyle. She holds a master's degree in environmental science from Florida Atlantic University. Amber's journey in environmental science began in 2006 as a field technician on the Kissimmee River Restoration Project. Her commitment to this landmark initiative, aimed at restoring the ecological integrity of the Kissimmee River, eventually led her to her current role managing the Riverwoods Field Lab.
Amber is not only an experienced scientist but also an enthusiastic educator. She runs the Riverwoods outreach program, focusing on secondary and post-secondary students through the Riverwoods Student Field Studies Program. As the US Coast Guard Master-licensed captain of FAU's Kissimmee Explorer II pontoon, she transforms the vessel into a floating laboratory, immersing participants in the ecology of the restored river. Through her leadership and outreach programs, Amber continues to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards, bridging education and conservation at one of Florida's most ecologically significant sites. Amber is passionate about environmental education and optimistic about the future, striving to foster a connection to nature while equipping others with the knowledge and tools to inspire appreciation, stewardship, and positive environmental action.Please join us for our monthly meeting where we will have Chapter news, a native plant drawing and a presentation. If you cannot be there in person, you can join via the following Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82231287985
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