Cuplet Fern Florida Native Plant Society
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Cuplet Fern’s mission is to advocate for the native plants and habitats of Seminole and Volusia County by seeking to learn and educate, build community, and expand conservation in our region.
Cuplet Fern’s mission is to advocate for the native plants and habitats of Seminole and Volusia County by seeking to learn and educate, build community, and expand conservation in our region.
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As we begin 2026, we celebrate #CupletFern 's growth! In 2025, we served over **3,000 patrons**, expanding our mission to advocate for native plants in #Seminole & #Volusia Counties. Every interaction strengthens our efforts. Thank you for your support as we look forward to #growing together!
Thank you for joining us at Spring Hammock Preserve in maintaining the ecological integrity of Seminole County’s natural treasure. We especially appreciate our partners: the #OldGrowthForestNetwork, #SeminoleStateCollegeEnvironmentalClub, #FloridaInvasiveSpeciesCouncil (FISC), and #SERV Program 💚
February 15, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Thank you for joining us at Spring Hammock Preserve in maintaining the ecological integrity of Seminole County’s natural treasure. We especially appreciate our partners: the #OldGrowthForestNetwork, #SeminoleStateCollegeEnvironmentalClub, #FloridaInvasiveSpeciesCouncil (FISC), and #SERV Program 💚
Join #CupletFern for a Valentine's Day stewardship morning at #SpringHammockPreserve, #SeminoleCountyFL 's only recognized #OldGrowthForestNetwork site. You will learn about this unique #ecosystem and #nativeplants while making a direct impact through environmental service.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Join #CupletFern for a Valentine's Day stewardship morning at #SpringHammockPreserve, #SeminoleCountyFL 's only recognized #OldGrowthForestNetwork site. You will learn about this unique #ecosystem and #nativeplants while making a direct impact through environmental service.
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Join the #CupletFern for our free Spring #BookClub at #LyoniaEnvironmentalCenter, led by Fred Wascura. These sessions offer a free opportunity for the public to discuss Florida’s ecosystems, conservation, and native species!
This Sunday: Wildlife in Your Gardening by Karen Lanier
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This Sunday: Wildlife in Your Gardening by Karen Lanier
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February 13, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Join the #CupletFern for our free Spring #BookClub at #LyoniaEnvironmentalCenter, led by Fred Wascura. These sessions offer a free opportunity for the public to discuss Florida’s ecosystems, conservation, and native species!
This Sunday: Wildlife in Your Gardening by Karen Lanier
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This Sunday: Wildlife in Your Gardening by Karen Lanier
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Thank you for supporting #BeerGoggleBotany! Your enthusiasm for #nativeplants made this #lecture / #trivia series at #WopsHops a success, raising funds for #CupletFern. Special thanks to Greg for hosting & featuring #nativeplantbeers. DM us to replicate this engaging education model elsewhere!
January 26, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Thank you for supporting #BeerGoggleBotany! Your enthusiasm for #nativeplants made this #lecture / #trivia series at #WopsHops a success, raising funds for #CupletFern. Special thanks to Greg for hosting & featuring #nativeplantbeers. DM us to replicate this engaging education model elsewhere!
A very Happy Birthday to our #IndustrialOrganizational #IO Partner from #UCF, Chelsea! We love her optimized approach to everything! Her sharp mind is dedicated to our mission. Please join us in sending warm wishes!
#HappyBirthdayChelsea #UCF #IOpsychology #NativePlants #CupletFern
#HappyBirthdayChelsea #UCF #IOpsychology #NativePlants #CupletFern
January 16, 2026 at 12:39 AM
A very Happy Birthday to our #IndustrialOrganizational #IO Partner from #UCF, Chelsea! We love her optimized approach to everything! Her sharp mind is dedicated to our mission. Please join us in sending warm wishes!
#HappyBirthdayChelsea #UCF #IOpsychology #NativePlants #CupletFern
#HappyBirthdayChelsea #UCF #IOpsychology #NativePlants #CupletFern
As we begin 2026, we celebrate #CupletFern 's growth! In 2025, we served over **3,000 patrons**, expanding our mission to advocate for native plants in #Seminole & #Volusia Counties. Every interaction strengthens our efforts. Thank you for your support as we look forward to #growing together!
January 15, 2026 at 11:26 PM
As we begin 2026, we celebrate #CupletFern 's growth! In 2025, we served over **3,000 patrons**, expanding our mission to advocate for native plants in #Seminole & #Volusia Counties. Every interaction strengthens our efforts. Thank you for your support as we look forward to #growing together!
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Barbara Whittier! A founding member of the #FloridaNativePlantSociety ( #FNPS), her foresight launched a vital conservation movement. Barbara, wife of #UCFArboretum founder Dr. Henry Whittier, also earned the 2019 FNPS Green Palmetto Award! #CupletFern
January 15, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Barbara Whittier! A founding member of the #FloridaNativePlantSociety ( #FNPS), her foresight launched a vital conservation movement. Barbara, wife of #UCFArboretum founder Dr. Henry Whittier, also earned the 2019 FNPS Green Palmetto Award! #CupletFern
Huge cheers for Dr. John Murray! For 3+ years, John has been an unwavering fixture on the #CupletFern team, proving that you don't need a native plant obsession to make a huge difference. His dedication to #LocalEnvironmentalism inspires us all. Thank you, John, for your commitment 💚
January 15, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Huge cheers for Dr. John Murray! For 3+ years, John has been an unwavering fixture on the #CupletFern team, proving that you don't need a native plant obsession to make a huge difference. His dedication to #LocalEnvironmentalism inspires us all. Thank you, John, for your commitment 💚
A very happy belated birthday to the incredible Heather! This absolute powerhouse tirelessly supports our mission & community partners. We're proud to celebrate her as the very deserving recipient of the 2024 #FNPS #GreenPalmettoAward, and will miss her as she focuses on personal goals this year 💚
January 15, 2026 at 9:55 PM
A very happy belated birthday to the incredible Heather! This absolute powerhouse tirelessly supports our mission & community partners. We're proud to celebrate her as the very deserving recipient of the 2024 #FNPS #GreenPalmettoAward, and will miss her as she focuses on personal goals this year 💚
2025: A banner year for #CupletFern! Highlights included a Tree & Shrubs Sale, major collaborations ( #SeminoleIFAS, #CityofCasselberry), new programs ( #BeerGoggleBotany), crucial #conservation work, and support for #education ( #BoyScouts, #UCF, #StenstromElementary) Thank you!
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January 1, 2026 at 6:21 PM
2025: A banner year for #CupletFern! Highlights included a Tree & Shrubs Sale, major collaborations ( #SeminoleIFAS, #CityofCasselberry), new programs ( #BeerGoggleBotany), crucial #conservation work, and support for #education ( #BoyScouts, #UCF, #StenstromElementary) Thank you!
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Announcing our 2026 Theme: #ProtectingParadise! Join #CupletFern for a series dedicated to conserving Florida's precious resources, featuring guest speakers leading environmental advocacy and science. When: 3rd Monday of the month (May–Sept), 6:30 PM–8:45 PM. Where: #SeminoleIFAS Auditorium.
December 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Announcing our 2026 Theme: #ProtectingParadise! Join #CupletFern for a series dedicated to conserving Florida's precious resources, featuring guest speakers leading environmental advocacy and science. When: 3rd Monday of the month (May–Sept), 6:30 PM–8:45 PM. Where: #SeminoleIFAS Auditorium.
#CupletFern #CityOfAltamonte & #SERV successfully removed 51 bags (~7.65 cubic yards) of invasive #CoralArdisia from #LakeLotusPark with 23 volunteers. This community-led effort mitigates threats to native biodiversity. We thank #AltamonteSpringsFL #WeedWrangle #FISC & #CISMA for their support!
December 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
#CupletFern #CityOfAltamonte & #SERV successfully removed 51 bags (~7.65 cubic yards) of invasive #CoralArdisia from #LakeLotusPark with 23 volunteers. This community-led effort mitigates threats to native biodiversity. We thank #AltamonteSpringsFL #WeedWrangle #FISC & #CISMA for their support!
#CupletFern 's partnership with #UFIFAS #SeminoleCountyFL has significantly impacted their #FloridaFriendlyLandscape garden: 1,078+ volunteer hours ($33K+ value) and 400+ native plants donated, totaling a $36.5K+ in-kind commitment to resilient, #NativeFloridaLandscapes since 2019
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December 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#CupletFern 's partnership with #UFIFAS #SeminoleCountyFL has significantly impacted their #FloridaFriendlyLandscape garden: 1,078+ volunteer hours ($33K+ value) and 400+ native plants donated, totaling a $36.5K+ in-kind commitment to resilient, #NativeFloridaLandscapes since 2019
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TODAY! 11/8/25 #FloridaNativePlants #PlantSale #NativePlants #Wekiva #LongwoodFL #CupletFern #Wildflowers #Trees #GardenLife #ShopLocal #GoGreen 🌿💚🌸
November 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Native plant sale TODAY 11/1/25 at #RinkerEnvironmentalLearningCenter (230 E Michigan Ave, Deland, FL 32724) from 9am-12pm. Find us behind the Classroom for milkweed, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs! Cash/credit accepted. Free education! Open to the public.
#cupletfern #delandfl #fnps #nativeplants
#cupletfern #delandfl #fnps #nativeplants
November 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Native plant sale TODAY 11/1/25 at #RinkerEnvironmentalLearningCenter (230 E Michigan Ave, Deland, FL 32724) from 9am-12pm. Find us behind the Classroom for milkweed, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs! Cash/credit accepted. Free education! Open to the public.
#cupletfern #delandfl #fnps #nativeplants
#cupletfern #delandfl #fnps #nativeplants
#CupletFern's Great #NativePlantSale! Join us at the #MuseumofSeminoleCountyHistory (300 Eslinger Way, #SanfordFL) this Saturday, Oct 11th, 8:30am-12pm. Find diverse native trees, shrubs, grasses, & wildflowers, including $4 specials! Free admission. Support local environment & our nonprofit!
October 11, 2025 at 5:59 AM
#CupletFern's Great #NativePlantSale! Join us at the #MuseumofSeminoleCountyHistory (300 Eslinger Way, #SanfordFL) this Saturday, Oct 11th, 8:30am-12pm. Find diverse native trees, shrubs, grasses, & wildflowers, including $4 specials! Free admission. Support local environment & our nonprofit!
The #CupletFern family mourns Dr. Jane Goodall, a pioneer whose research revolutionized our understanding of #nature. Her legacy of #empathy and #conservation inspires us. Rest in peace.
#JaneGoodall #ConservationHero
#JaneGoodall #ConservationHero
October 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The #CupletFern family mourns Dr. Jane Goodall, a pioneer whose research revolutionized our understanding of #nature. Her legacy of #empathy and #conservation inspires us. Rest in peace.
#JaneGoodall #ConservationHero
#JaneGoodall #ConservationHero
Join Cuplet Fern President #MarkKateli for "Beer Goggle Botany Lecture & Trivia" at #WopsHopsBrewing on Sept 18th (7-8:30 PM) in #SanfordFL to learn about #Americanbeautyberry! Support local flora education and buy #nativeplants. Proceeds benefit #CupletFern
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September 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Join Cuplet Fern President #MarkKateli for "Beer Goggle Botany Lecture & Trivia" at #WopsHopsBrewing on Sept 18th (7-8:30 PM) in #SanfordFL to learn about #Americanbeautyberry! Support local flora education and buy #nativeplants. Proceeds benefit #CupletFern
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Grow with us this SATURDAY, Sept 13th, 9 AM-12 PM at #EdYarboroughNatureCenter for our #FloridaNativePlants Sale in #GenevaFL! Enjoy "Cultivating Conversations" at 10 & 11 AM. Community planting activity at noon!
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September 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Grow with us this SATURDAY, Sept 13th, 9 AM-12 PM at #EdYarboroughNatureCenter for our #FloridaNativePlants Sale in #GenevaFL! Enjoy "Cultivating Conversations" at 10 & 11 AM. Community planting activity at noon!
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Get ready! 🌱 #CupletFern Plant Sale is this SATURDAY, Aug 16, at #SanfordGardenClub, 200 Fairmont Dr, Sanford, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM. Find "Mini Garden in a Tray" (sun/shade) & other #NativePlants! ☀️🌳
HUGE selection! See you there! 👋
#SupportLocal #ecosystems & #pollinators.
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HUGE selection! See you there! 👋
#SupportLocal #ecosystems & #pollinators.
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August 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Get ready! 🌱 #CupletFern Plant Sale is this SATURDAY, Aug 16, at #SanfordGardenClub, 200 Fairmont Dr, Sanford, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM. Find "Mini Garden in a Tray" (sun/shade) & other #NativePlants! ☀️🌳
HUGE selection! See you there! 👋
#SupportLocal #ecosystems & #pollinators.
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HUGE selection! See you there! 👋
#SupportLocal #ecosystems & #pollinators.
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Our "Garden in a Tray" is available for online purchase at CupletFern.org under the Aug 16th #SanfordGardenClub Plant Sale event! Limited supply, buy early!
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#GardenInATray #SanfordFL #CupletFern #FLNativePlants #FNPS #PlantSale
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#GardenInATray #SanfordFL #CupletFern #FLNativePlants #FNPS #PlantSale
August 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our "Garden in a Tray" is available for online purchase at CupletFern.org under the Aug 16th #SanfordGardenClub Plant Sale event! Limited supply, buy early!
Like and Follow Us 👍😃
#GardenInATray #SanfordFL #CupletFern #FLNativePlants #FNPS #PlantSale
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#GardenInATray #SanfordFL #CupletFern #FLNativePlants #FNPS #PlantSale
Thank you for joining us yesterday at #JustSalad in #OviedoFL "Give Back Day" 💚 We celebrated our partnership and continued efforts in native plant conservation. We are also grateful #MayorSladek 's presence! Your support helps us preserve local flora and educate the public.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Thank you for joining us yesterday at #JustSalad in #OviedoFL "Give Back Day" 💚 We celebrated our partnership and continued efforts in native plant conservation. We are also grateful #MayorSladek 's presence! Your support helps us preserve local flora and educate the public.
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Join us July 8th at Just Salad Oviedo for our ribbon-cutting at 4 PM! 🎉
Enjoy healthy eats anytime between 11 AM-9 PM; a portion of proceeds will benefit Cuplet Fern's native plant efforts 🌱🥗 Celebrate sustainability & community!
#JustSaladOviedo #CupletFern #NativePlants #EatGreen #Community
Enjoy healthy eats anytime between 11 AM-9 PM; a portion of proceeds will benefit Cuplet Fern's native plant efforts 🌱🥗 Celebrate sustainability & community!
#JustSaladOviedo #CupletFern #NativePlants #EatGreen #Community
June 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Join us July 8th at Just Salad Oviedo for our ribbon-cutting at 4 PM! 🎉
Enjoy healthy eats anytime between 11 AM-9 PM; a portion of proceeds will benefit Cuplet Fern's native plant efforts 🌱🥗 Celebrate sustainability & community!
#JustSaladOviedo #CupletFern #NativePlants #EatGreen #Community
Enjoy healthy eats anytime between 11 AM-9 PM; a portion of proceeds will benefit Cuplet Fern's native plant efforts 🌱🥗 Celebrate sustainability & community!
#JustSaladOviedo #CupletFern #NativePlants #EatGreen #Community
Happy birthday to two of our team leaders this month- Sandy and Al! On behalf of the #CupletFern membership, we extend our warmest wishes. We're incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated and hardworking volunteers like you. Your invaluable commitment helps our #FernFamily thrive!
#Educators
#Educators
June 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Happy birthday to two of our team leaders this month- Sandy and Al! On behalf of the #CupletFern membership, we extend our warmest wishes. We're incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated and hardworking volunteers like you. Your invaluable commitment helps our #FernFamily thrive!
#Educators
#Educators
Fantastic dragonfly field trip at #OrlandoWetlandsPark 🦋 Saw four-spotted pennants (spots on wings) & green eastern pondhawks. Plus #WaterHemlock 🌿 & #SummerGrape 🍇
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#Dragonflies #FieldTrips #FloridaNature
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#Dragonflies #FieldTrips #FloridaNature
June 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Fantastic dragonfly field trip at #OrlandoWetlandsPark 🦋 Saw four-spotted pennants (spots on wings) & green eastern pondhawks. Plus #WaterHemlock 🌿 & #SummerGrape 🍇
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#Dragonflies #FieldTrips #FloridaNature
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#Dragonflies #FieldTrips #FloridaNature