Dade Native Plant Workshop

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Steve Woodmansee
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Florida Keys Native Plant VIRTUAL Workshop May 11, 2021
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The May virtual meeting for the Florida Keys Native Plant Workshop is Tuesday May 11 at 5:30    Duane Kolterman, Ph.D., will be presenting on Rubiaceae.      Laurie Brooks is hosting the Zoom meeting…Continue

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Native Plant Field Day hosted by Dade Chapter FNPS March 27 & 28

Hey all, If you wish to learn more about plant identification, the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is hosting Native Plant Field Day.  Registration is a must, but it is now FREE to…Continue

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Started Mar 19, 2021

Cool Online Publication on Native Palm Identification

Check it out here:  …Continue

Started Jan 9, 2020

Free Online Native Plant Class

Hey folks,  below is a link to a free online native plant class.  George Rogers is quite talented, and I have used his references many times at the Workshop.  …Continue

Started Dec 3, 2018

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December 16, 2025 Festive Dade Native Plant Workshop

December is our annual Christmas Party. Feel free to bring a dish (appetizer style, dessert, or non alcoholic beverage).  Our December topic is the Burseraceae (Frankincense family), which in South Florida has only one native, Gumbo Limbo (Bursera simaruba), which has many "look-alikes", and we will learn how to tell them apart. Please bring in at least one plant, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM, the third Tuesday of each…See More
Nov 24
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November 18, 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop

Our November topic is the Cucurbitaceae (Squash Family).  Please bring in at least 3 plants, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  It is best to bring plants with flowers and/or fruits, especially for those which you do not know.The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM, the third Tuesday of each and every month. We convene at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’s Landscape Technology Nursery in the northwest corner of…See More
Oct 27
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21 October 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop Spooky Field Trip

We will have a spooky workshop as we visit Pinewoods Cemetery located along Erwin Road Between Sunset Drive and 80th Street. https://maps.app.goo.gl/nhVNRddjVPz7rSDr7 . This is an old neighborhood, and an older cemetery. Cemeteries are great places to look at plants, discover why if you dare!  The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM.If you want announcements on "X" (Twitter) to follow me at:  …See More
Sep 27
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16 September 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop

Our September topic is Fall wildflowers.  Please bring in at least 3 plants, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  It is best to bring plants with flowers and/or fruits, especially for those which you do not know.The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM, the third Tuesday of each and every month. We convene at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’s Landscape Technology Nursery in the northwest corner of the campus.…See More
Sep 1
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"You are welcome in many senses!"
Jul 23
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19 August 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop FIELD TRIP

We will revisit Ron Ehman Park, where another area had burned not so long ago.  Ron Ehman Park is located located here. Address is 10995 SW 97th Ave, Miami, FL . Time of field trip begins at 6:00PM.  We will visit pine rockland .  As always the Dade Native Plant Workshop is free and open to anyone.  I recommend you wear closed toe shoes and bring some water.  Bring your plant loupe too!See More
Jul 22
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Steve Woodmansee commented on Steve Woodmansee's blog post 15 July 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop Field Trip
"For those of you who couldn't make it, you missed out on some great mowed pine rockland. We found a Critically Imperiled Grass!  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/298474903"
Jul 16
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15 July 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop Field Trip

We will check out Pinewoods Park in Kendall located here. Address is 10124 SW 131st Terrace, Miami, FL 33176. Time of field trip begins at 6:00PM.  Expect to see pine rockland species and learn the importance of "mowed pine rocklands".  As always the Dade Native Plant Workshop is free and open to anyone.  I recommend you wear closed toe shoes and bring some water.  Bring your plant loupe too!See More
Jun 11
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17 June 2025 DNPW Field Trip CANCELLED

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May 26
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20 May 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop FIELD TRIP

Summer is here again (or close enough), and we will resume our field trips thanks to the longer days.  We will check out Pineshore Pineland Preserve in Kendall located here. Address is 11151 SW 128th St, Miami, FL 33176. Time of field trip begins at 6:00PM.  Expect to see pine rockland species.  As always the Dade Native Plant Workshop is free and open to anyone.  I recommend you wear closed toe shoes and…See More
May 2
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15 April 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop

Our April topic is Stoppers (several genera in the Myrtaceae).  Please bring in at least 3 plants, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  It is best to bring plants with flowers and/or fruits, especially for those which you do not know.The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM, the third Tuesday of each and every month. We convene at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’s Landscape Technology Nursery in the northwest…See More
Mar 29
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18 March 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop

Our March topic is floating aquatic plants.  Please bring in at least 3 plants, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  It is best to bring plants with flowers and/or fruits, especially for those which you do not know.The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM, the third Tuesday of each and every month. We convene at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’s Landscape Technology Nursery in the northwest corner of the campus.…See More
Feb 24
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18 February 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop

Our February topic is the genus Cannabaceae (Hemp family).  Please bring in at least 3 plants and nothing illegal, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  It is best to bring plants with flowers and/or fruits, especially for those which you do not know.The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM, the third Tuesday of each and every month. We convene at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’s Landscape Technology Nursery in…See More
Jan 29
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21 January 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop

Our January topic is the genus Symphyotrichum (Asters).  Please bring in at least 3 plants, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  It is best to bring plants with flowers and/or fruits, especially for those which you do not know.The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM, the third Tuesday of each and every month. We convene at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’s Landscape Technology Nursery in the northwest corner of…See More
Jan 3
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Steve Woodmansee commented on Steve Woodmansee's blog post December 17 2024 Festive Dade Native Plant Workshop
"Please note, we will be giving Joe Montes de Oca a nice send off as he is moving to California.  I hope you all can make it."
Dec 12, 2024
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December 17 2024 Festive Dade Native Plant Workshop

December is our annual Christmas Party. Feel free to bring a dish (appetizer style, dessert, or non alcoholic beverage).  Our December topic is the the genus Ilex (Hollies). Please bring in at least 3 plants, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM, the third Tuesday of each and every month. We convene at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’s Landscape Technology Nursery in the…See More
Dec 10, 2024
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December 16, 2025 Festive Dade Native Plant Workshop

December is our annual Christmas Party. Feel free to bring a dish (appetizer style, dessert, or non alcoholic beverage).  

Our December topic is the Burseraceae (Frankincense family), which in South Florida has only one native, Gumbo Limbo (Bursera simaruba), which has many "look-alikes", and we will learn how to tell them apart. Please bring in at least one plant, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  

The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at…

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November 18, 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop

Our November topic is the Cucurbitaceae (Squash Family).  Please bring in at least 3 plants, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  It is best to bring plants with flowers and/or fruits, especially for those which you do not know.

The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM, the third Tuesday of each and every month. We convene at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’s Landscape Technology…

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Posted on October 27, 2025 at 3:17pm

21 October 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop Spooky Field Trip

We will have a spooky workshop as we visit Pinewoods Cemetery located along Erwin Road Between Sunset Drive and 80th Street. https://maps.app.goo.gl/nhVNRddjVPz7rSDr7 . This is an old neighborhood, and an older cemetery. Cemeteries are great places to look at plants, discover why if you dare!  

The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM.

If you want announcements on "X" (Twitter) to…

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Posted on September 27, 2025 at 7:21pm

16 September 2025 Dade Native Plant Workshop

Our September topic is Fall wildflowers.  Please bring in at least 3 plants, which needn’t necessarily cover the topic.  It is best to bring plants with flowers and/or fruits, especially for those which you do not know.

The Native Plant Workshop is FREE. Meeting time is at 5:00PM, the third Tuesday of each and every month. We convene at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’s Landscape Technology Nursery in the…

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At 9:18pm on May 5, 2011, Melissa Abdo said…
Thanks Steve! This is such a neat forum, and I'm looking forward to the lichen workshop soon.. what a treat :)
At 6:00pm on January 26, 2010, Steve Woodmansee said…
Understood, I hope to see you then/there.

SWW
At 8:09pm on January 25, 2010, Josh Mahoney said…
Thanks Steve. This is a great idea. I hope to attend the next Native Plat Workshop in February. Schedule has been rather hectic lately.
 
 
 

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