GARDENING FOR FLORIDA’S WILDLIFE: LIVESTREAM
Wacca Pilatka’s owner, Nick Freeman, was recently featured on the Florida Wildlife Federation’s livestream entitled “Gardening for Florida’s Wildlife”, hosted by Marney Richards and alongside guests George Gann from the Institute for Regional Conservation and Mark Tancig from the UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Office. Check it out to learn more about how to turn your landscape into a wildlife oasis! The livestream discusses many helpful topics, including:
Why native plants matter for Florida’s ecosystems
Tips for selecting plants that thrive in your region
Easy ways to start a wildlife-friendly garden, even in small spaces
The vital role pollinators play and how to support them year-round
How native landscaping can benefit you and the planet
Watch to discover how native plants can transform YOUR FLORIDA LANDSCAPE
If you enjoyed the video, explore the Florida Wildlife Federation’s other livestreams, featuring expert discussions on wildlife conservation, civic engagement, and environmental issues. You can also take a peek at some of our past blog posts on related topics, such as “In the Garden: Plants and Pollinators” and “Planning and Pruning for Wildlife in Your Garden”. The Florida Wildlife Federation has graciously provided the following list of resources that are discussed in the video so you are able to explore these helpful tools, guides, and organizations to get started or deepen your native gardening journey:
Power of Pollinators – Mark Tancig Presentation
Native Plant and Gardening Tools
National Wildlife Federation – Native Plant Finder
https://nativeplantfinder.nwf.org/
Natives for Your Neighborhood (IRC)
https://www.regionalconservation.org/beta/nfyn/default.asp
Florida Native Plant Society
https://www.fnps.org/
Power of Pollinators & Educational Materials
UF/IFAS – Attracting Native Bees to Your Florida Landscape
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/IN/IN125500.pdf
UF/IFAS – Planting Wildflower Enhancements in Florida
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/IN/IN1180/IN1180-D6e5lhk2lr.pdf
UF/IFAS – Common Native Wildflowers of North Florida
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/EP/EP06100.pdf
Wildflower & Pollinator Support Organizations
Florida Wildflower Foundation
https://www.flawildflowers.org/
Florida Wildflower Cooperative
https://www.floridawildflowers.com
Xerces Society
https://xerces.org/
Ready to fast forward the transformation of your yard into a vibrant haven for butterflies, bees, and birds?
Imagine stepping outside into a lush, living landscape buzzing with life—native flowers blooming in every corner, hummingbirds darting through the air, and pollinators thriving in a space designed just for them. At Wacca Pilatka, we specialize in turning ordinary yards into extraordinary ecosystems, tailored to support local wildlife and reconnect you with nature.
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