Join us in Tallahassee, a city rich in natural and cultural history, as the Magnolia Chapter hosts the 2010 Annual Conference. This will be a special 30th anniversary conference that honors our Florida Native Plant Society history and celebrates the plants, people and places of Tallahassee and the Big Bend Region. 

505 W Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-222-0400

 

101 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301 
Reservations are being accepted at
850-224-5000.

 

PLANTS
There will be an enjoyable variety of field trips, tours and workshops to choose from on Thursday and Sunday. Discover the unique native plants of upland glades, ravines, karst, savanna and other plant communities on field trips led by expert local guides and in workshops on plant Identification, plant propagation and maintenance. Attend presentations on the latest in native plant science, landscaping and other topics.

PEOPLE
Friday and Saturday enjoy keynote speakers and educational sessions at the Leon County Civic Center. Featured keynotes are Dr. Betty Smocovitis, internationally-known botanical historian from UF; Landscape Architect Darryl Morrison, who will showcase uses of fire and other natural processes in nationally recognized native plant designs; and June Bailey White, writer and National Public Radio commentator from southern Georgia, who will read new stories with accompanying photos by Gil Nelson. Get reacquainted with Bill Partington and the people who started the first gathering of native plant enthusiasts in 1980. Meet folks from Florida and other southeastern states who share a common vision of native plant protection

PLACES AND EVENTS
Experience special places, including the 22nd floor of the Florida Capitol, with its fantastic 360^o views, Goodwood Plantation and Tall Timbers Research Station. Enjoy the annual FNPS Landscape Awards, silent auction, FNPS Jeopardy, and musical entertainment by local bands The Weeds’ and the ‘Mayhaws.’ Famous local authors will be on hand for book signings. Native Nurseries of Tallahassee will also be celebrating a 30 year anniversary with a reception and open house on Sunday. Special programs are being planned for youth as well.

 

400 S Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 488-6167

 

Author book signing
Music by “The Weeds”
Plant Identification Contests
Dinner 
Cash Bar

 

1600 Miccosukee Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-4202

Saturday Gala Banquet
Landscape Awards
Music by "The Mayhaws"