Hernando Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society

The Hernando Chapter provides educational programs and information to Hernando county's citizens interested in learning about native plants, their ecosystems, as well as all aspects of biological diversity. Our calendar features our activities, as well as those of our partners who provide programs consistent with our mission of preserving, conserving and restoring Florida's native plant communities.

Upcoming Programs, 2010

Monthly Meetings are held the first Monday of the month (unless it falls on a holiday) at the American Legion Hall (a new location for 2010) 208 E. Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville.; Meetings start at 6:30 p.m.  Our meetings are open to the public and you do not have to be a member to attend.

• March 1 -    Dr. Brian Akers, Mushrooms,  Brian is a Florida Mushroom Expert and holds a Ph. D. in Biology.  He is also a fungae researcher and author.


• April 5 -   Speaker TBA, Topic TBA, Bio TBA


• May 3 -  Reed Noss, Climate Change and Sea Level Rise, Bio TBA


• June 7 -   Speaker TBA, Topic TBA, Bio TBA

Upcoming Events 2010

• March 2 - Brian Akers will leave a mushroom walk at Chinsegut, 10 - noon


• March 12 - Incredible Edibles, Chinsegut, 6 - 8 pm



Our Partners:

Florida Native Plant Society

Throughout the state, our 28 Chapters are hosting programs and fieldtrips that are open to the public, and feature the hallmark focus on our mission: conservation, preservation and restoration of the "Real Florida." Visit the FNPS website to explore the state-wide calendar.

Hernando Audubon Society

The Hernando Audubon Society's Web Site has event and activity information!  Go to: Hernando Audubon Home Page.

Chinsegut Nature Center

Florida Fish; Wildlife Conservation Commission, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road (Route 476), Brooksville, FL.   For more information on Chinsegut events call Kristin Wood at (352) 754-6722 or:  Go to Chinsegut Events