What you'll find

in the Library

Our Library features listings and links to books, articles, manuals, curricula and online resources about wildflowers, their ecosystems and the plants and animals that depend on them. New references are added periodically, so check back often to peruse the virtual shelves.

What's in the Collection

The Foundation’s library serves as a clearinghouse for all kinds of wildflower information. Here’s a partial list of what you’ll find.

  • Learning resources – Children who get to know wildflowers can connect with the natural world ... and have fun doing it! We've rounded up resources that educators - from teachers to parents - can use to enrich a child's education.
  • Fun for kids of all ages – We point you to the best wildflower-themed puzzles and projects on the Web.
  • Gardening and cultivation – Whether you're starting a wildflower meadow or adding a few species to your landscape, we'll help boost your success with advice from pioneers who've developed tried and true methods.
  • Roadside and public plantings – Want to see more wildflowers in your city and on highways? Here's where you'll find the secrets to success.
  • Field trips and field guides – These resources will help you plan a wildflower trip then identify what you see.
  • Conservation – We'll fill you in on what's being done to promote and preserve wildflowers on public lands.
  • Landscape design – Whether you're a landscape architect, professional landscaper, homeowner, or helping to design a civic planting, you'll find resources that will help you include Florida's native flowers in your plans.

How to use the Library

With a topic in mind, select a category and type key words pertaining to that topic in the search box. For broader results, use the search box alone. If you have other wildflower resources to suggest for inclusion, please email library@flawildflowers.org.

 

We recommend...


Sumter County Wildflower ResolutionSumter County (March 2012)

Alachua County Wildflower ResolutionAlachua County (March 2012)

Polk County Wildflower ResolutionPolk County (April 2012)

Martin County Wildflower ResolutionMartin County (March 2012)

Franklin County Wildflower ResolutionFranklin County (March 2012)

Cascades sponsorshipNone (April 2012)

Great Wildflowers for Dry Places Claudia Larsen (April 2012)

Other packetsLisa Roberts (April 2012)

Wildflowers of the Eastern PanhandleJeff Norcini, Gil Nelson (April 2012)

2012 Spring newsletter - printLisa Roberts, Stacey Matrazzo, Claudia Larsen, Jeff Norcini (March 2012)

Attracting WildlifeCraig Heugel (April 2012)

Spring 2012 newsletterLisa Roberts, Claudia Larsen, Jeff Norcini (April 2012)

2012 Viva Florida grant awardsLisa Roberts (March 2012)

2012-13 La Florida grant application worksheetJeff Norcini (February 2012)

2012 Seeds for Schools project planning documentJeff Norcini (February 2012)

2012 La Florida budget formJeff Norcini (February 2012)

RFI: Wildflower Center/office spaceLisa Roberts (February 2012)

Winter 2012 newsletterLisa Roberts, Claudia Larsen (January 2012)

Wild and colorful in the woodsPalm Beach Post (October 2011)

Fall colors in Florida mean wildflowersCrestview News Bulletin (October 2011)

More...

 

 

New on the Shelf

Sumter County Wildflower Resolution details...


Alachua County Wildflower Resolution details...


Polk County Wildflower Resolution details...


Martin County Wildflower Resolution details...


Franklin County Wildflower Resolution details...


Research says...

Looking for more results of Florida wildflower research projects? A grant from the Florida Wildflower Foundation has engaged one of America's top botanists in review of the literature for more than 250 Florida native species. The results of this literature survey will include the most relevant citations for increasing and protecting wildflowers. We'll let you know when the results are in.

The Florida Wildflower Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Your dollars support planting, research and grant programs that fill our world with wildflowers.