Audubon Country Club in Naples chose the Naples Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society as one of their charitable organizations to support for their annual Audubon Cares fundraising drive. Their tremendous generosity resulted in over $9,000 raised for projects in Naples and Collier County.
So many thanks for Audubon Country Club residents Diane Boissonneault and Bryan Briscoe for making this happen.
Working together, we are planning our next exciting projects in Collier County.
So many thanks for Audubon Country Club residents Diane Boissonneault and Bryan Briscoe for making this happen.
Working together, we are planning our next exciting projects in Collier County.
Looking to add great native plants to your yard or community?
Interested in volunteering or visiting River Oaks Preserve?
Just stop by! Stop on Tuesdays or Sundays between 9 and 1.
Use "River Oaks Preserve" in your mapping software for best results. You can only enter the preserve from Broadway Ave E. (The address is 9541 Broadway Ave E, Estero, FL 33928)
Feel free to shop, stroll or visit with like-minded people. Please wear closed-toe shoes if you plan to hike. Long pants are a good idea, too.
Look for more places to purchase native plants under the EDUCATION AND RESOURCES tab.
Want additional information?
Look through this website or call (239) 273-8945.
Use "River Oaks Preserve" in your mapping software for best results. You can only enter the preserve from Broadway Ave E. (The address is 9541 Broadway Ave E, Estero, FL 33928)
Feel free to shop, stroll or visit with like-minded people. Please wear closed-toe shoes if you plan to hike. Long pants are a good idea, too.
Look for more places to purchase native plants under the EDUCATION AND RESOURCES tab.
Want additional information?
Look through this website or call (239) 273-8945.
Marco Island Burrow Buddies Day
Saturday, April 11 10 am to 1 pm. Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco, Island, FL 34145
Please come to this event and stop by our table to say HI!
Please come to this event and stop by our table to say HI!
Cruiser Appreciation Day on Fort Myers Beach
Sunday April 12, 2026
Bayside Veterans Park, Estero Island, Fort Myers Beach, FLVisit Randa and Rose at the FNPS table.
This event provides you with the opportunity to educate boaters, community members and visitors about your organization, and how it contributes to the vitality of Fort Myers Beach in the areas of environmental stewardship, safe boating, and overall quality of life.
Sunday April 12, 2026
Bayside Veterans Park, Estero Island, Fort Myers Beach, FLVisit Randa and Rose at the FNPS table.
This event provides you with the opportunity to educate boaters, community members and visitors about your organization, and how it contributes to the vitality of Fort Myers Beach in the areas of environmental stewardship, safe boating, and overall quality of life.
Manatee Park Butterfly Garden Workday
Monday, April 13 at 10 am. Manatee Park, 10901 State Road 80 (Palm Beach Blvd.) Fort Myers, Fl 33905.
We are partnered with Lee County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and Lee County Parks & Rec to do a major cleaning up and replanting of the butterfly garden. So, come spend a few hours with us. We generally grab a bite to eat afterwards.
We are partnered with Lee County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and Lee County Parks & Rec to do a major cleaning up and replanting of the butterfly garden. So, come spend a few hours with us. We generally grab a bite to eat afterwards.
Bayshore Boardwalk with Chris Stephens
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30 to noon-ish with a gathering at Ankrolab afterwards
Chris will lead us as we explore this new mostly-native planting at Sugden Park.
Chris will lead us as we explore this new mostly-native planting at Sugden Park.
Golden Gate Estates Site Visit
Saturday, May 9 at 10 am. Register for site visit address.
We are heading back to Golden Gate Estates for another residential site visit. A small group will identify native and invasive plants to help the homeowner achieve her goals of reducing lawn, increasing pollinators and wildlife while creating a sense of the real Florida.
This event is appropriate for all knowledge levels and works because of the fantastic interaction of the group. Please join us.
Saturday, May 9 at 10 am. Register for site visit address.
We are heading back to Golden Gate Estates for another residential site visit. A small group will identify native and invasive plants to help the homeowner achieve her goals of reducing lawn, increasing pollinators and wildlife while creating a sense of the real Florida.
This event is appropriate for all knowledge levels and works because of the fantastic interaction of the group. Please join us.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Friday, May 29 at Noon to 3 pm. East County Regional Library 881 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Visit Ben Johnson at our table at East County Regional Library. The Summer reading Kick-Off Party is a community event that celebrates the start of the Summer Reading Program at the library with free books, face painting, food trucks, and more! This event is held at the East County Regional Library in Lehigh Acres. The chapter will host a table with literature and demonstration plants. Stop out!
Friday, May 29 at Noon to 3 pm. East County Regional Library 881 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Visit Ben Johnson at our table at East County Regional Library. The Summer reading Kick-Off Party is a community event that celebrates the start of the Summer Reading Program at the library with free books, face painting, food trucks, and more! This event is held at the East County Regional Library in Lehigh Acres. The chapter will host a table with literature and demonstration plants. Stop out!
From our Like-Minded Friends:
Some of our favorite Videos:
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When a very young gopher tortoise meets a giant named Kyle ...
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A scene from River Oaks Preserve in May 2025
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This video was created by FGCU Civic Engagement students who participated in our first Adopt-A-Burrow. These students weeded, planted, watered and nurtured the area around the burrow to maximize the habitat for the resident gopher tortoise. As they progressed with the project, the gopher tortoise started "supervising" their work by hanging out on the apron of the burrow. Their final project was creating this video.
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In case you missed it, this was video captured by Philip Buchanan after a quick, but heavy January rainstorm at River Oaks Preserve.
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Find Of The Month
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Community Partners
Our outreach is possible with the generous support of our sponsors!
Our outreach is possible with the generous support of our sponsors!
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