Webinar recordings

This is part 1 of our Botany in Context series presented by Jim Folsom, PhD – Basic Wildflower Botany.

Dr. Rae Crandall of the University of Florida presents “Tales of Plants that Thrive Where Fire and Water Collide.” In this talk, she discusses several case studies from the southeastern U.S., where fire and flooding interactively affect the population dynamics of species of management concern.

Hanna Rosner-Katz of The Florida Natural Areas Inventory presents “Natural Heritage Know-How: An Intro to FNAI.” This talk gives a brief overview on FNAI’s history and role in Florida as well as reviews some of their more botanically/ecologically-themed projects currently underway.

Stephanie Dunn of Cadence Landscape Architects presents “Designing Landscapes with Native Plants.” This presentation offers an in-depth look into the landscape design process, featuring project examples from Cadence’s portfolio.

Dr. Jaret Daniels, University of Florida associate professor of entomology, shares the latest science-based information and explain the impact of OE disease on Monarch populations in this webinar.

Marina Mertz, the Roadsides and North Florida Programs Coordinator goes over the role roadsides play, how the Florida Wildflower Foundation roadside program works in reducing mowing to protect native wildflower habitat and how you can help.

In this webinar, Geo Debs takes us on an introductory journey through the world beneath our feet, the Soil Food Web.

In this webinar, Tiffany Moore talks about our imperiled butterflies and moths and explain ways that we can all help in the conservation of Florida Lepidoptera by building our own gardens.

In this webinar, Ryan Means covers efforts of the Coastal Plains Institute to restore an upland slash pine plantation back to longleaf pine flatwoods.

In this webinar, Marc Frank helps answer what the best resources are for confirming if a particular species is native to your area, and what information botanists look at to determine if a species is native to Florida.

In this webinar, Emily Bell covers two different types of plant photography: how to take effective photos for requesting plant identification, and how to photograph plants for fun and artistic purposes.

In this webinar, Amanda Martin, founder of landscape design company Grounded Solutions discusses different types of plants and the maintenance needs that are influenced by their life cycles.

In this webinar, Florida Wildflower Foundation’s Sara Burke teaches us proven strategies to change attitudes and habits to encourage natives instead of eradicating them so we can spark a real “backyard revolution”!

Restoration ecologist and landscape designer Nichole Perna discusses the best native landscape plants and practices for coastal communities. She covers which native wildflowers will fare the best in Florida’s tough coastal environments.

In this webinar, Brooke Moffis from Lake County UF/IFAS shares lessons about irrigation needs, soil amendments and plant survivorship from a cutting-edge research project.

In this webinar, George Gann and Cara Abbott of The Institute for Regional Conservation explain the various ways you can use the free online resource Natives For Your Neighborhood to help turn native plant gardening into ecosystem restoration.

In this webinar, Claudia Larsen shares techniques for collecting and propagating Florida wildflower seeds. A grower for more than 30 years, Claudia uses proven horticulture practices and other methods learned through years of personal experience.

In this webinar, Lilly Anderson-Messec teaches you about the threats facing Monarchs and what actions you can take in your yard to help them.

Tina McIntyre with Seminole UF/IFAS teaches you how to choose native host plants, flowering and fruiting shrubs and trees, and other key elements, so you can enjoy birds, bees and butterflies in your yard year-round!

Dr. Deah Lieurance walks you through the steps a non-native species takes towards becoming an invasive species, including the pathways for arrival, what facilitates establishment and spread, and a range of negative impacts.

James Stevenson with Pinellas UF/IFAS teaches you the truth about what species are responsible for common seasonal allergies, what species are NOT and how plants have evolved to take advantage of airborne pollination.

In this webinar, naturalist and forager Betsy Harris guides us through a year of seasonal eating, featuring edible native plants and wildflowers as inspiration for incorporating wild foods into our everyday diets.

Laura Langlois Zurro, founder of the Florida Native Bees Facebook group, takes us on a photographic journey of some of the bees that can be observed in Florida between November and March, as well as the plants they need to survive.

Anita Camacho, owner of Little Red Wagon Native Nursery and president of Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation, Inc teaches us how we can make a difference for butterflies in our home landscape.

Executive Director Stacey Matrazzo shares her journey of transforming her home landscape into a native garden and highlights some of Florida’s tried-and-true, easy-to-grow native plants.

Florida is home to more native carnivorous plants than any other U.S. state. Kenny Coogan, author of “Florida’s Carnivorous Plants: Understanding, Identifying, and Cultivating the State’s Native Species” teaches us about these natives with their unusual adaptations.

Often an afterthought, with more than 150,000 known species worldwide, moths are essential to the natural world. Akito Kawahara, University of Florida professor and Florida Museum of Natural History curator, speaks about local moths of Florida, and more!

Over millions of years, Florida’s geology and plant communities have undergone a myriad of changes. Join James Stevenson to learn about the events that lead to the Florida native plants we know today.

Kirsten Sharp, co-owner of My Dragonfly Garden, shows you how to create an oasis for pollinators by planting pots with Florida’s native wildflowers.

University of Florida Entomology and Nemotology PhD candidate John Ternest introduces you to some of the most common or notable Florida native bee species in this webinar.

University of Florida professor and author Sandra B. Wilson will introduce some native wildflowers with ornamental potential and discuss the challenges and successes of propagation.

Aquatic biologist Sean Patton discusses the importance of aquatic habitat and shows participants how they can help create habitat in their own backyards.

FWF Executive Director Stacey Matrazzo discusses some of the invasive species commonly used in home landscapes and highlights the native plants to use in their place.

Lawns contribute substantially to climate change, air and water pollution, the extinction crisis and many other serious environmental problems. They also cover vast areas of the United States.

In this webinar, Nancy Bissett presents easy-to-grow native wildflowers that attract a variety of butterflies and other pollinators essential to Florida’s natural health.

Fall is planting time if you want to establish a wildflower garden from seed. Dr. Jeff Norcini, our Research and Planting consultant, goes over key points you’ll need to know to tip the scales of success in your favor.