This Giving Tuesday, we’re turning the spotlight on YOU— our amazing supporters who make our work possible. To show our appreciation, we’re offering a free pack of native Leavenworth’s tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii) seeds to anyone who donates to our Giving Tuesday campaign between now and Tuesday, December 3.

It’s a win-win! Not only does your gift support the Foundation, but it also allows you to further our mission by planting native wildflowers right in your own backyard or community. Let’s plant the seeds of change together!

We are thrilled to introduce the Seeds of Knowledge Library Demonstration Garden Grant pilot program! This is your library’s chance to bring the beauty and importance of Florida’s native plants to life. Create a vibrant, educational demonstration garden that will inspire your community and support local pollinators! 

We are looking for three Florida libraries to lead the way as pilot sites. Selected libraries will receive funds to purchase plants, education resources for your community, and native seed packets to share with visitors.

A Year in Bloom: Highlights from the Micanopy Viva Florida Garden

A year has passed since the installation of the Micanopy Pollinator Garden, and it has already become a thriving home for hundreds of pollinators and a source of inspiration for local gardeners. Read more here.

Want to bring a native plant demonstration garden to your community? Our Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden Grant program opens January 1, 2025.

Photo: Micanopy pollinator garden, by Jeffrey Forbes

Leon County Expands Roadside Wildflower Program

In 2010, Leon County became a pioneer in Florida by adopting a wildflower resolution. This commitment led to the creation of a wildflower pilot program and a reduced mowing policy in areas with native wildflowers. Recently, this program was reimagined and expanded, breathing new life into the county’s commitment to Florida’s natural beauty and biodiversity. Learn more.

Photo: Roadside survey volunteer, by Marina Mertz