Gardening for Florida’s Wildlife: Livestream

If you missed our livestream, Gardening for Florida’s Wildlife, you can still catch up!

Watch the recording to discover how native plants can transform any outdoor space—whether it’s a garden, patio, or balcony—into a thriving habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Our panel shared practical tips, resources, and inspiration to help you get started.

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• Why native plants matter for Florida’s ecosystems 

• Tips for selecting plants that thrive in your region 

• Easy ways to start a wildlife-friendly garden, even in small spaces 

• The vital role pollinators play and how to support them year-round 

• How native landscaping can benefit you and the planet 

Explore these helpful tools, guides, and organizations to get started or deepen your native gardening journey: 

Power of Pollinators – Mark Tancig Presentation

Native Plant and Gardening Tools 

• National Wildlife Federation – Native Plant Finder
  https://nativeplantfinder.nwf.org/ 

• Natives for Your Neighborhood (IRC)
  https://www.regionalconservation.org/beta/nfyn/default.asp 

• Florida Native Plant Society
  https://www.fnps.org/ 

Power of Pollinators & Educational Materials 

• UF/IFAS – Attracting Native Bees to Your Florida Landscape
  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/IN/IN125500.pdf 

• UF/IFAS – Planting Wildflower Enhancements in Florida
  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/IN/IN1180/IN1180-D6e5lhk2lr.pdf 

• UF/IFAS – Common Native Wildflowers of North Florida
  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/EP/EP06100.pdf 

Wildflower & Pollinator Support Organizations 

• Florida Wildflower Foundation
  https://www.flawildflowers.org/ 

• 20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers 

• Florida Wildflower Cooperative
  https://www.floridawildflowers.com 

• Xerces Society
  https://xerces.org/