The Weeki Wachee River is an invaluable feature in Hernando County, driving tourism, employment, and renowned for its waterways as a prime recreational destination in addition to being a first magnitude Outstanding Florida Spring. Join us for the Weeki Wachee River Summit on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 9 am—1:30… Read More
The Little Mermaid Jr. is a stage musical based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name and the classic story of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen about a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her voice to find love. Read More
The Spring Lake Memorial Classic is held on Florida’s toughest, most scenic racecourse in scenic eastern Hernando County, Florida. But don’t let the majestic trees and peaceful setting fool you – these are some of the toughest hills in Florida! All three courses take participants along shade tree-draped roads and… Read More
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Much of Hernando County is comprised of sandy uplands, and conditions are especially challenging for plants during our dry months. The good news is that many native plants have adapted to drought and can thrive in your landscape without irrigation once established.
We will hear expert advice from Colby Pitts who serves as the county’s Florida Friendly Landscape Coordinator. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Program was designed to help residents and business owners create and maintain beautiful yards using research-based, environmentally-sustainable landscaping practices.
About our Speaker – Colby Pitts is a lifelong Florida resident from Sumter County. He attended UCF and majored in Biology, with a focus on Ecology, Conservation, and Evolution. Prior to being the Florida Friendly Landscapes (FFL) Coordinator in Hernando County, Colby worked in the Invasive Plant Management section at the Southwest Florida Water Management District for several years while getting his degree. He took a job with HCUD and has overseen FFL in the county since. He is passionate about the unique ecology that makes Florida special, and hopes to impart some of that passion to the community.
– Logistics – The Hernando Chapter’s regular monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of most months. Expect intriguing topics and a great light supper. Arrive the South Brooksville Community Center at 6:30 pm for snacks and socializing; the formal meeting and program starts at 7:00 pm. The South Brooksville Community Center is located at 601 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601. This program, sponsored by the Hernando Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society, is free and open to the public.
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