Florida
Working Together to Expand Native Habitat
Native plants create habitat for native wildlife, reduce urban heat islands, and manage stormwater runoff. Learn more about native plants in Florida and the organizations working to build native habitats that help local communities thrive.
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Florida Wildlife Federation
The Florida Wildlife Federation is a nonprofit organization whose mission to employ education, advocacy, and science-based stewardship at all levels to conserve our wild species and places, and empower Floridians to protect them.
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Support Florida Wildlife Federation
When you support the Federation, you're helping protect the panther in South Florida through land conservation and expanding habitat connectivity for species throughout the state.
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Gardening in Florida
The Florida Wildlife Federation strongly supports home gardening projects that provide food, water, and shelter to native species. Find out how you can individually take part in saving the state and the planet in their own backyard.
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Join Florida Wildlife Federation
Join Floridians working to preserve and protect what makes Florida special. Members receive invitations to Florida Wildlife Federation events, conservation alerts, and promotional items.
Florida Native Plants
When it comes to making your garden a local paradise, there's nothing quite like filling it with native plants from Florida. Having native plants in your Florida garden transforms it into a vibrant hub of activity. Their colors, scents, and nectar provide essential food and habitat resources for creatures like butterflies and birds.
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The Ultimate Florida Gardening Guide
In this Florida gardening guide, we’ll explore how you can grow a gorgeous garden sanctuary, all while sustaining local flora and fauna and boosting conservation initiatives. If you’re ready to plant with purpose and create an oasis for local wildlife species, this Florida gardening guide is for you.
Garden Donations in Florida
For every plant sold on our website, we reserve one plant to be donated to a community garden or public space, doubling our collective impact on wildlife and the planet. In 2023, we donated 3 gardens in Florida.
About the Affiliate Program
State affiliates of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation have a long track record working in their states to increase habitat for backyard wildlife species. Many affiliates offer workshops, native plant sales, and community events that support creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat®, pollinator pathways, monarch gardens and more.
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Additional Resources
Explore statewide and local resources for creating habitat where you live.
EcoSchools U.S.
This program from the National Wildlife Federation offers a certification program for elementary through secondary schools that nurtures environmental learning and climate action.
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Florida Native Plant Society
The Florida Native Plant Society's mission is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida.
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Florida Wildflower Foundation
The Florida Wildflower Foundation protects, connects and expands native wildflower habitats through education, research, planting and conservation.