We have a new zoom link for the year! Please use the details below to virtually access our monthly meetings this year. This link is up to date in our newsletter and on our website Topic: Martin County FNPS- Program Meeting Time: Oct 1, 2025 06:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Nov 5, 2025 06:45 PM (updated) Jan 7, 2026 06:45 PM (updated) Feb 4, 2026 06:45 PM (updated) Mar 4, 2026 06:45 PM (updated) Apr 1, 2026 06:45 PM (updated) May 6, 2026 06:45 PM (updated) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87425487278 Meeting agenda https://docs.zoom.us/agenda/doc/171c8bd4-20be-4e52-bd2d-e91fd94380ec Meeting ID: 874 2548 7278 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,87425487278# US +13126266799,,87425487278# US (Chicago) Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/87425487278/invitations?signature=ze38z15vQiiVspdqMqfNCLR-EOQ1V4-MMdGg50DI3Fk (fb)

Next Meeting: October 1st Wolf High-Technology Center, Chastain Campus, Indian River State College 2400 SE Salerno Road, Stuart FL 6:30pm social and 7:00pm presentation Zoom link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87425487278 Join us for our first meeting of the program season featuring Dr. Melissa Fernandez-de Cespedes, the executive director of FNPS, for her talk "Passing the Torch: Cultivating Future Leaders for Florida’s Native Plants" Dr. Melissa Fernandez-de Cespedes is a scientist, educator, and systems thinker serving as Executive Director of the Florida Native Plant Society. With a Ph.D. in Pathology and an M.S. in Environmental Chemistry, her training bridges disciplines to offer a holistic view of how individual and community health are rooted in ecological health and resilience. A lifelong science educator, Melissa advances native plant protection through inclusive coalition building and science-informed storytelling. She leads statewide efforts to ensure Florida’s biodiversity endures, growing a movement where people, policy, and place are deeply connected. Field Trip - Work day at Possum Long 621 SE Palm Beach Road, Stuart Saturday October 4th 8-11am While most of our field trips this year will follow the typical guided walk format, we are starting the season off with a work day at the Pine Flatwoods Project we worked with Audubon to install in 2024. The work day is 8-11 am. Bring your own gloves, weeding tools, water, hat, and bug spray. Park on Hibiscus Ave. for easier access to the Pine Flatwoods. Sign up at the meeting. (fb)