FANN’S NATIVE PLANT PARTNERS
We work together to advance Florida native plants.
Florida Native Plant Society
FNPS.org
Charitable nonprofit
Conservation and education
Serves the state of Florida
Florida’s oldest and largest group of native plant enthusiasts committed to the preservation,
conservation and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities
of Florida. Join and meet botanists, ecologists, land managers and ordinary nature
lovers. FNPS provides a deep well of ecological knowledge and passion to preserve
our natural heritage. Meet scientists who know every detail about a plant species or
a natural area as well as homeowners transforming their landscapes. More than 4000
members and 36 regional chapters.
Florida Wildflower
Foundation
FlaWildflowers.org
Charitable nonprofit
Conservation and education
Serves the state of Florida
Preserving, planting and promoting Florida’s wildflowers, using donations and funds
from the State Wildflower License Plate to fund education and conservation programs.
The foundation works with municipal agencies and local communities across the state
to preserve wildflowers and reintroduce them on public roadways, in parks, schoolyards
and private properties. Here you’ll find wildflower experts, resources for communities,
schoolteachers, and gardeners, and a wildflower garden recognition program.
Institute for Regional
Conservation
RegionalConservation.org
Charitable nonprofit
Conservation and education
Based in Florida, serves the planet
Working around the world to preserve and restore regional biodiversity and prevent
regional extinctions of rare plants, animals and ecosystems. Botanists and ecologists
develop comprehensive online inventories of plant species used to develop strategies
for conserving local species. IRC engages local volunteers and organizations in handson
restoration activities and provides “Natives for Your Neighborhood,” a high-quality
online database for Florida native plants local to zip code and.
Native Plant Horticulture
Foundation
NativePlantHort.org
Charitable nonprofit
Education and research
Based in Florida
Working to expand the supply of native plants and native plant professionals so that
communities everywhere can become more sustainable. The foundation works with
industry and public outreach partners on programs that stimulate demand for native
plants, educate professionals and the gardening public about the benefits and uses
of native plants, and engage students and emerging professionals in career exploration
and networking opportunities in the native plant industry.
Wildflower Seed and Plant
Growers Association
FloridaWildflowers.com
Nonprofit agricultural cooperative
Native seed supply
Serves Florida
Providing a Florida-based supply of wildflower seed for small and large planting projects
and an online marketplace for the sale of seed in bulk quantities and individual
packets. Members are growers who share strategies and resources and sell seed
through the cooperative, which works with the Florida Wildflower Foundation and state
agencies to increase demand for wildflower seed in Florida. Collaborates with partner
organizations to educate industry and the public about the availability, benefits and
use of native wildflowers.
90% of American households engaging with
plants by 2025. That’s our vision.
How could a 20% increase in demand for plants affect your business?
CONSUMER HORTICULTURE = people using plants for any purpose. NICH is a
coalition of horticulture industry leaders working with a unified voice to promote the
vital role that plants play in creating a healthy world. Native plants play a big role.
Learn more at ConsumerHort.org
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