Long Roots
Big Dreams
FNPS has been wild about native plants since before it was trendy.
Who we are
FNPS is the only organization in Florida specifically dedicated to preserving, conserving, and restoring native plants and their communities native to our state.
We’ve been in the field for nearly five decades
Since 1980, the Florida Native Plant Society has been rooted in a simple but powerful mission: to preserve, conserve, and restore the native plants and natural communities of Florida.
We’re a statewide nonprofit powered by people — with over 30 local chapters leading the way in their own backyards. From pine rocklands to salt marshes, our members are restoring habitats, guiding native landscaping, advocating for smart policy, and connecting neighbors through a shared love of Florida’s incredible biodiversity.
Our strength comes from the ground up: each chapter is a hub for hands-on learning, community action, and ecological care. Together, we’re cultivating a more resilient, more native Florida — one garden, one field trip, one wild idea at a time.
Whether you're a seasoned botanist or just learning the difference between a saw palmetto and a cabbage palm, there's a place for you in the FNPS family.
Our Vision
We envision a future where people have greater knowledge of — and appreciation for — Florida's natural environment and where diverse native plants, communities, and ecosystems thrive.
31
Chapters
State-Wide
6,583
Passionate Environmentalists
45
Years of Conservation
9
State Parks Saved From Becoming Golf Courses
Our Mission
The Florida Native Plant Society’s mission is to champion Florida’s native plants and their habitats.
Our Pillars
1
Conservation
Protecting Florida’s rare plants and natural communities through science-based action.
2
Research
Advancing scientific understanding to inform conservation and restoration efforts.
3
Policy
Advocating for laws and policies that safeguard Florida’s botanical heritage.
4
Education
Empowering communities with knowledge to appreciate and preserve native flora.
5
Community
Engaging volunteers in hands-on research to monitor and protect native plant populations.
Our Values
Learning : Expanding our collective knowledge of native plants and their habitats
Accuracy : Anchoring our work in science, research, and fact-based information
Enthusiasm : Cultivating excitement and love for native plants and their habitats
Inclusivity : Becoming stronger as a whole because we welcome and embrace all people
Integrity : Holding ourselvesto high standards in all our endeavors
Stewardship : Acting as the voice for conserving & restoring native plants and their habitats
Sustainability : Operating in ways that minimize harm to our natural environment
Community : Fostering collaborations and nurturing productive relationships
