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Who are we?

We are a statewide public education program from the University of Florida IFAS Extension which currently partners with other Florida counties to promote sound landscape practices.

Program Goal

To create and maintain beautiful landscapes which conserve natural resources, reduce labor and protect our great egret among ornamental landscape plantsenvironment

Objectives

  1. Water Conservation
  2. Reduction of Storm-water Runoff
  3. Creation of Wildlife Habitats

Benefits

  • Aesthetic landscapes increase the value of your house and property
  • Reduces your water bill up to 40% after plants are established
  • Plant diversity increase interest and reduces the spread of insects and disease
  • Decreases the level of weekly maintenance in your yard
  • Reduces stormwater runoff to protect the fish and birds dependant on our lakes, rivers and estuaries
  • Decreases non point source pollution going into our water bodies so they can be used for recreation
  • Creates habitat for birds and butterflies
  • Protects our natural resources for future generations

Red MangrovesPartners

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
Mounts Botanical Garden (MBG)
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Sandoway House Nature Center
Green Cay Nature Center
City of West Palm Beach- Grassy Waters Nature Preserve

 
Palm Beach County, Florida
The Univeristy of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences