November 2023
Monthly newsletter as been distributed and the calendar has been updated. There will be a monthly meeting with a presentation from Sue Chalmers. See calendar for more detail. Meetings will now occur at The Manor House, at Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve.
1937 Wilton Dr,
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
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List of Broward "Protected Natural Lands"
Including Coordinates (Jan 2020 PDF)
Keeping our eyes on the welfare of plants and wildlife on Broward's Protected Natural Lands is everyone's responsibility. Use the list above to ensure these lands are cared for.
Current and historical records of Broward County Natural Lands:
Tax Parcels (Foilio Numbers) associated with current protected natural lands
Old March 2, 2011 "Natural Lands Inventory," County record
Broward County 2010 Natural Land (in green) Inventory Map
LOCAL NURSERIES: NATIVE PLANTS FOR LANDSCAPING? Click here
Broward Chapter FNPS President Answers City Letter (April 10)
Burrowing Owls Observed on Parcel C (April 28)
HELP US SAVE THESE NATURAL AREAS. Many voices, short and polite, are the most effective...
Mayor Dean Trantalis; Phone: 954 828-5004, Email: DTrantalis@fortlauderdale.gov
Vice Mayor/District III Commissioner Robert L. McKinzie; Phone: 954-828-5004, Email: RMckinzie@fortlauderdale.gov
District I Commissioner Heather Moraitis; Phone: 954 828-5033, Email: HMoraitis@fortlauderdale.gov
District II Commissioner Steve Glassman; Phone: 954 828-5923, Email: PRaju@fortlauderdale.gov
Dist. IV Commissioner Ben Sorensen; Phone: 954 828-5003, Email: BSorensen@fortlauderdale.gov
Broward County Mayor Mark D. Bogen; Phone: 954- 357-7002, Email: mbogen@broward.org
Action Notice To Broward County Commissioners
June 28, 2019
This letter sent to Broward Mayor and County Commissioners
Regarding May 2020 Destruction of River Oaks Preserve
Letter TO County regarding failure to protect River Oaks Preserve, a Protected Natural Land
Letter FROM County regarding failure to protect River Oaks Preserve (highlights added)
Attachment to letter from County - Permit Modification
Attachment to letter from County - Commencement
Attachment to letter from County - Project Details
FNPS Landscaping Brochure
Here is the Southeast Regional FNPS Native Landscaping brochure. One side shows 63 recommended native landscape species in their "right place" (sunny-dry soils, for example) with at least 6 species for each light and soil-moisture zone.
The other side has basic native landscaping tips and recommended links and books for additonal information. You can get a copy at any Broward Chapter event.
Or view a low resolution version of the brochure online here.
THREE VALUABLE LANDSCAPING RESOURCES
https://www.regionalconservation.org/beta/nfyn/default.asp
Landscape & Enthusiast Plants Native to Broward
Host Plants for Scarce South Florida Butterflies (sorted by plant)
Nectar Plants for Scarce South Florida Butterflies (sorted by plant)
South Florida Butterflies and their Native Plants (Broward County list)
Scarce South Florida Butterflies and Host Plants (sorted by butterfly)
and other conundrums... Biomimacry.org
Explore the PLANTS + menu above for much more information about Broward native plants.
