The Tarflower Chapter envisions a future where people have a deeper understanding and appreciation of Florida’s natural environment — and where diverse native plants, communities, and ecosystems thrive.

We bring this vision to life through monthly meetings and field trips that explore and celebrate Florida’s unique ecosystems and plant life. Our members actively foster stewardship and sustainability through hands-on projects, including restoring native sandhill habitat at Mead Botanical Garden, supporting restoration efforts at Oakland Nature Preserve, and assisting with plant rescues across the region.

Our community is warm and welcoming to all who share an interest in native plants. We’re always excited to share our knowledge, experiences, and adventures with new plant enthusiasts!

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 141065

Orlando, FL 32814

Email

tarflower@fnps.org

Phone:

407-761-5471

Address:

Mead Botanical Garden

1300 S Denning Drive 

Winter Park, FL 32789

General Day/Time:

First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm

Chapter Activities:

Plant sales, plant rescues, demonstration garden, hiking/botanizing, garden tours, science/guest speakers.

President: Mac Camacho

First Vice President: Spencer Bennett

Treasurer: Pete Costello

Assistant Treasurer: Karen Picciano

Secretary: Paula Durlach

FNPS State Chapter Director: Deborah Ferencak

Plant Sales and Fund Drives: Jackie Rolly

Newsletter Chair: Ann Dang

Publicity/Communications Chair: Heather Chasez

Field Trip Chair: Pete Dunkelberg

Mead Gardens Chair: Catherine Bowman

Membership Chair: Savannah Berry

Conservation Chair: Julie Becker

Webmaster: Anna Pepper

BBD Director: Melanie Cave

As a past president of both Tarflower Chapter and of FNPS, Jackie Rolly has shown leadership, knowledge, and passion.  Also, she is the founder and continual support of BackYard Biodiversity Day (BBD), an event held in October during Florida Native Plant Month, showcasing our native plants with a large plant sale, environmental exhibitors, hikes, lectures, and more!

Jim Irwin, Mike Duffy, Tammy Lafferty also offer advisory input on programatic development.