CRAIG HUEGEL - The Nature of Plants - FL NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY x SIERRA CLUB
HTTPS://PALMBEACH.FNPSCHAPTERS.ORG/ [https://palmbeach.fnpschapters.org/] ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY - PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAPTER & SIERRA CLUB LOXAHATCHEE GROUP COLLAB Monthly Meeting Featured Speaker: Craig Huegel Topic: "The Nature of Plants" "Plants, again, inasmuch as they are without locomotion, present no great variety in their heterogeneous pacts. For, when the functions are but few, few also are the organs required to effect them. ... Animals, however, that not only live but perceive, present a great multiformity of pacts, and this diversity is greater in some animals than in others, being most varied in those to whose share has fallen not mere life but life of high degree. Now such an animal is man." This quote, attributed to Aristotle, is the way most of us think of plants; dull immobile creatures, certainly far less interesting than animals. That view has been forcefully overthrown in recent years by a large body of research that has shown that plants are far from being passive creatures but have adapted complex strategies to cope with the world around them. In a way, plants and animals are really not much different from each other. They just approach these challenges differently. LOCATION: IFAS / Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium 531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 - NOTE DATE CHANGE! 6:30pm-9pm Meetings are FREE to attend. Bring a friend! ____________________ To register with Sierra: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po0 [https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po0] On Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group: The Loxahatchee Group is one of sixteen local Sierra groups in the state of Florida. We serve members in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties in Southeast Florida. Our group offers members and prospective members opportunities to explore, enjoy, and protect the environment by volunteering, going on outings and becoming environmental activists. Welcome!Sierra Club mission statement is “to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment, and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.” The statement comprises of the listed components: 1. Protecting the environment 2. Improving livesThe primary duty of the Sierra Club is to maintain the stability of the environment by combating all elements of destruction. This organization has been championing for such issues through its advocates, community of volunteers, and other supporters. Sierra Club understands the essentiality of nature to the survival of humanity. It, therefore, commits all its resources to rally like-minded individuals to join its course and create a world where people can flourish and achieve their potentials.https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/loxahatchee [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sierraclub.org%2Fflorida%2Floxahatchee%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRW5WTWpEZnVtQVU4TkZXSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6jFmOPKq2hs7OUs_tZTaZ17Fz0C8W7ZOMEQcENC0oQBpjY8u4LcZi8kNUxnw_aem_IdwugATTjA-vzLhbJ0pPNA&h=AT4jAALD7DuE6ZKq19iiSSR6K9e3Uksa7oS7yvHDkgAJFB2P395uSCTYIRpk809OaPmdFdEiWGrMnwvuGg_9BkI2bbp2VOXA4zqauuhFzkceQlBzJ8YwQ2bwHtQah0-I5ufF_KbUv_6IuDdcWX7Z0Q&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT4F-bRGLdvP4hGcguMNfDvTx_24xjWkhuXQzt7ODCXpMnRv61iXx8ml8DHHWWUpU_pE8BkDh-3z9LQ-I7K5nz0WFXQXYUmEt-64Rlw3vGfz3h6Tp1SnwUZFHb3sH2Y6hJRgbtazAztduOX4j0f0a0Nua0ByUUkmQ_U] ____________________ On FNPS Palm Beach County MEETING INFO: Discover the wonders of native plants and their vital role in supporting local ecosystems, upon which life depends! We discuss various topics related to native plants, including their importance in providing native habitats, promoting biodiversity, and carving the pathway to sustainability. Our goal is to preserve, conserve, and restore the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. Whether you're a seasoned native expert, or just starting your journey, this meeting offers something for everyone. Learn from experienced members of our community who will share valuable insights and tips for creating your own sustainable garden. Connect with fellow advocates, exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain inspiration. Our popular native plant drawing follows the speaker program. This is a great way to learn from our knowledgeable members who share their expertise on specific native plants in hand, and it’s an opportunity to add hard-to-find plants to your own landscape. Don't miss the chance to connect with like-minded individuals; this event is a fantastic opportunity for champions of nature to gather and share their love for native plants and gardening. Also, we have snacks! Want to be part of our movement? To learn more about how to join us as a member, or volunteer, check us out! JOIN FNPS: https://palmbeach.fnpschapters.org/join-fnps-palm-beach-county/ [https://palmbeach.fnpschapters.org/join-fnps-palm-beach-county/] VOLUNTEER: email palmbeachfnps@gmail.com or call (561)285-7213 https://palmbeach.fnpschapters.org/ [https://palmbeach.fnpschapters.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRW5WTWpEZnVtQVU4TkZXSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6TVdw7RpnIbkyBKwt5RIwtQ8heh_KH2AThnjhrJkKENw2kkOan7bkB-IwSMQ_aem_Sia3UMJ7i3k6qyaDAhqVYw] PLEASE "HEART" THIS EVENT TO RECEIVE UPDATES.
