LINKS

Please visit these Garden Club related web links:

Florida Federation of Garden Clubs           http://www.ffgc.org

  • Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) features activities, scholarships, youth programs, floral design courses, arrangements, educational opportunities, tours, shows and special events of the various affiliated garden clubs in the state of Florida.

  • Organized April 14, 1924 Federated April 15, 1925 as FFGC

National Garden Clubs             https://gardenclub.org

  • National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) is recognized as the largest volunteer gardening organization in the world. Since 1929, we have provided garden club members with educational opportunities in all aspects of gardening and floral design.

  • NGC aids in the protection and conservation of natural resources, promotes civic beautification and encourages the improvement of roadsides and parks.

University of Florida Extension Service         https://ifas.ufl.edu

  • University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a tremendous resource! Whether you hope to grow your own vegetables, adorn the yard with gorgeous ornamentals, or simply keep your lawn neat and healthy, UF/IFAS Extension has resources that can help. If you’re interested in hands-on learning, UF/IFAS Extension county offices across the state hold classes led by experts who can help you develop a greener thumb.

Brevard County Extension Office http://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu/

ASK IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/care

  • ID plants; search for publications

Master Gardener Program https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-master-gardener-program/

  • The Florida Master Gardener Program is an outreach program composed of UF/IFAS Extension certified volunteers who are trained to provide research-based horticultural education to Florida residents. Participants of the program must complete a 50-hour plus training course provided by the University of Florida and local county Extension office.

The Florida Native Plant Society       http://www.fnps.org/

  • The Mission of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida.

Conradina Chapter  https://www.conradina.fnpschapters.org

  • Conradina Chapter meets on the 2nd Monday of the month. All Chapter meetings are held from 6:00 – 8:00  pm in the Melbourne Library

Marine Resource Council   https://savetheirl.org

  • Marine Resources Council (MRC) coordinates Lagoon-wide efforts to Save the Indian River Lagoon, but we need your support to succeed. It will take a community to save the Lagoon, working at all levels.

Brevard Zoo https://brevardzoo.org/conservation/

  • The Brevard Zoo makes a tremendous impact in our own backyard. Here are some of the projects that we are participating in to ensure vibrant habitats and healthy waters in our region. Click on each project to learn more.

Keep Brevard Beautiful              http://www.keepbrevardbeautiful.com/

  • Works to motivate and educate citizens to reduce litter, recycle, landscape, and beautify for the environmental and economic benefit of the county.


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