Audubon Country Club in Naples chose the Naples Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society as one of their charitable organizations to support for their annual Audubon Cares fundraising drive. Their tremendous generosity resulted in over $9,000 raised for projects in Naples and Collier County.
So many thanks for Audubon Country Club residents Diane Boissonneault and Bryan Briscoe for making this happen.
Working together, we are planning our next exciting projects in Collier County.
So many thanks for Audubon Country Club residents Diane Boissonneault and Bryan Briscoe for making this happen.
Working together, we are planning our next exciting projects in Collier County.
We feel particularly geeky when you all stop by River Oaks Preserve to talk about native plants in your yards or that you've encountered. What could be more fun? Whether you want to volunteer or take a tour or a hike, stop by to chat native.
Looking to add great native plants to your yard or community?
Interested in volunteering or visiting River Oaks Preserve?
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Stop by Tuesdays or Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Shop, stroll, or just visit with like-minded people. Wear closed-toe shoes if you plan to hike — long pants are a good idea too.
Finding us: The only way in is from the east end of Broadway Ave E — follow it all the way to the end. Use the Google Maps link or search "River Oaks Preserve." On an iPhone? Apple Maps sends people into the gated neighborhoods next door by mistake — there's no entrance from that side. Tap the Google link above, or just drive to the end of Broadway Ave E and you're there. Questions? Call (239) 273-8945. |
FGCU Service Learning Student Workday at River Oaks Preserve
Saturday July 11 at 9 am. Students arrive at 10.
We periodically host a vanload of FGCU students at River Oaks Preserve for a Guided Trip of volunteer work. This is a fun event where we split the students into three groups. Then, we have our volunteers teach them either propagation, planting or invasives control. Every 30-40 minutes or so, we rotate the group to a different skill. After the second rotation, we'll take a break together. Provided we don't get rained out, it is a ton of fun!
We are looking for enthusiastic leaders to help guide the students during this event. If you aren't enthusiastic, you can pick up and deliver the lunch for the group. <smirk>
Saturday July 11 at 9 am. Students arrive at 10.
We periodically host a vanload of FGCU students at River Oaks Preserve for a Guided Trip of volunteer work. This is a fun event where we split the students into three groups. Then, we have our volunteers teach them either propagation, planting or invasives control. Every 30-40 minutes or so, we rotate the group to a different skill. After the second rotation, we'll take a break together. Provided we don't get rained out, it is a ton of fun!
We are looking for enthusiastic leaders to help guide the students during this event. If you aren't enthusiastic, you can pick up and deliver the lunch for the group. <smirk>
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Monday, July 13th, 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples, Florida 34113.
PLEASE NOTE: We have our representatives for this meeting, but if you have suggestions that you would like them to bring forward, please pop us a note.
Are you interested in influencing State Parks in this area? We are looking for the right people to represent FNPS by participating in DRP's Office of Park Planning advisory group as part of the update to the unit management plans for the Big Cypress Region of District 4. This includes the following parks:
PLEASE NOTE: We have our representatives for this meeting, but if you have suggestions that you would like them to bring forward, please pop us a note.
Are you interested in influencing State Parks in this area? We are looking for the right people to represent FNPS by participating in DRP's Office of Park Planning advisory group as part of the update to the unit management plans for the Big Cypress Region of District 4. This includes the following parks:
- Estero Bay Preserve State Park
- Mound Key Archaeological State Park
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
- Lovers Key State Park
- Collier-Seminole State Park
- Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
- Koreshan Historic State Park
Rotary Park Plant Sale
Saturday, July 25 from 9 to 1
This plant sale focuses on edible and butterfly plants. Some plants for sale will be native.
We are looking for a few people to staff a table promoting native plants and help sell plants. Are you interested?
Contact us and let us know your availability to help.
Saturday, July 25 from 9 to 1
This plant sale focuses on edible and butterfly plants. Some plants for sale will be native.
We are looking for a few people to staff a table promoting native plants and help sell plants. Are you interested?
Contact us and let us know your availability to help.
Manatee Park Butterfly Garden Workday
Monday, July 27 from 10 to Noon
We are heading back up to Manatee Park to continue working on the revamped butterfly garden. If you want up close and personal experience with native plants this is your opportunity. You will learn to identify natives and invasives while working amongst the butterflies. Come on out. Assuming we don't get too carried away, we will like grab a bite to eat afterwards.
Join us! No registrations required, but let us know you're coming if you want.
Monday, July 27 from 10 to Noon
We are heading back up to Manatee Park to continue working on the revamped butterfly garden. If you want up close and personal experience with native plants this is your opportunity. You will learn to identify natives and invasives while working amongst the butterflies. Come on out. Assuming we don't get too carried away, we will like grab a bite to eat afterwards.
Join us! No registrations required, but let us know you're coming if you want.
Naples Yard and Garden Show
Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25--Collier County Extension Services, 14700 Immokalee Rd, Naples, FL 34120
This is a fun event where we make many new friends and help many people understand the importance of planting native.
Please plan to come out and work with us ... either for an hour or two, or for the day.
Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25--Collier County Extension Services, 14700 Immokalee Rd, Naples, FL 34120
This is a fun event where we make many new friends and help many people understand the importance of planting native.
Please plan to come out and work with us ... either for an hour or two, or for the day.
Native Plant Giveaway Extravaganza!
Saturday, November 7 from 10 to 3 pm. River Park, Estero, FL 33928
We are tickled to partner with Florida Wildflower Foundation in celebrating their 25th anniversary with a NATIVE PLANT GIVEAWAY!
Please stay tuned for more details, but we will be giving away a few hundred native plants (1 gallon/6 inch pot). Species will be announced soon. We will also have a massive native plant sale so we will need a lot of salespeople to explain the benefits on native plants. Please help with this big, fun event!
Saturday, November 7 from 10 to 3 pm. River Park, Estero, FL 33928
We are tickled to partner with Florida Wildflower Foundation in celebrating their 25th anniversary with a NATIVE PLANT GIVEAWAY!
Please stay tuned for more details, but we will be giving away a few hundred native plants (1 gallon/6 inch pot). Species will be announced soon. We will also have a massive native plant sale so we will need a lot of salespeople to explain the benefits on native plants. Please help with this big, fun event!
Our Favorite Native Plants and Why -- A Panel Discussion
Saturday, December 12 from 10 to 11 am. Rotary Park, Cape Coral
We are tickled to partner with Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers for this fun and informative event.
Please stay tuned for more details.
Saturday, December 12 from 10 to 11 am. Rotary Park, Cape Coral
We are tickled to partner with Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers for this fun and informative event.
Please stay tuned for more details.
Our Favorite Native Plants and Why -- A Panel Discussion
Monday,January 11 2027, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
In conjunction with the Calusa Garden Club, we are presenting this exciting panel discussion at Collier County Library (Marco Island) 210 S Heathwood Drive. Panelists are specific to Marco Island. Please join us for this fun and informative event.
Please stay tuned for more details.
Monday,January 11 2027, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
In conjunction with the Calusa Garden Club, we are presenting this exciting panel discussion at Collier County Library (Marco Island) 210 S Heathwood Drive. Panelists are specific to Marco Island. Please join us for this fun and informative event.
Please stay tuned for more details.
New Butterfly Posters!
We are delighted to announce that fantastic new FNPS butterfly posters have arrived. Many thanks to the FNPS Executive Director, Melissa Fernandez for dropping them off.
Would like one or a supply?
Click the link below to order.
We are delighted to announce that fantastic new FNPS butterfly posters have arrived. Many thanks to the FNPS Executive Director, Melissa Fernandez for dropping them off.
Would like one or a supply?
Click the link below to order.
Some of our favorite Videos:
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When a very young gopher tortoise meets a giant named Kyle ...
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A scene from River Oaks Preserve in May 2025
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This video was created by FGCU Civic Engagement students who participated in our first Adopt-A-Burrow. These students weeded, planted, watered and nurtured the area around the burrow to maximize the habitat for the resident gopher tortoise. As they progressed with the project, the gopher tortoise started "supervising" their work by hanging out on the apron of the burrow. Their final project was creating this video.
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In case you missed it, this was video captured by Philip Buchanan after a quick, but heavy January rainstorm at River Oaks Preserve.
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Find Of The Month
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Community Partners
Our outreach is possible with the generous support of our sponsors!
Our outreach is possible with the generous support of our sponsors!
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