Welcome
The Longleaf Pine Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society serves Pensacola and Florida's western Panhandle. We promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of Florida native plants and native plant communities through monthly programs, field trips, outreach, and community education.
Join us to learn about Northwest Florida's native plants, explore local natural areas, and meet others interested in conserving Florida's natural heritage.
Next meeting
Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 5:45–7:30 p.m.
Join us at Pensacola MESS Hall or online for recent herbarium entries, a short chapter business meeting, and a recording from the recent Florida Native Plant Society Annual Meeting.
Contact fnps.longleaf.pine@gmail.com for Zoom details or to join the chapter mailing list.
Meet with us
We normally meet on the second Thursday of each month from 5:45–7:30 p.m. Meetings are usually hybrid: attend at Pensacola MESS Hall, 418 East Wright Street, Pensacola, or join online. Zoom details and schedule changes are included in the monthly email announcement.
October 2026: There will be no regular meeting on October 8 because the MESS Hall is unavailable.
Coming up
- August 22: Panhandle Landowners Assistance Expo at the Walton County Fairgrounds — details coming.
- August 29: planned South Shoreline Trails field trip — location and participation details coming.
- September 10: planned program on prescribed fire with James Furman of the U.S. Forest Service — final details coming.
- September 12: planned Palafox Market outreach — details coming.
Destinations and plans may change. Check Trips & Events or contact the chapter before attending.
