This is the most up-to-date listing of upcoming events for the Ixia Chapter. For a calendar of all events of the Florida Native Plant Society and its chapters, click on this link FNPS CALENDAR. You can also access all of FNPS's past Lunch & Learn series at this link LUNCH & LEARN ARCHIVE.
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Please note that beginning with the February 11, 2026 chapter meeting, the meeting location will move from the Garden Club of Jacksonville to the Riverside Presbyterian Church (only 2 blocks up the street).
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Native Park Workday
The regularly scheduled Native Park workday for May 2 has been cancelled.
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Native Plants Ecotour at Ron Sapp Egans Creek Greenway
May 12, 9:00 am to 11:00 am - South Egans Creek, 2301 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach 32034
Join local naturalist & Ixia Chapter Vice President Betsy Harris for an easy guided ecotour around Egans Creek Greenway to observe, identify and enjoy some of our native plants. You may see elderberry, passionflower, buttonbush, green dragons, rare anglepod flowers and other native flora occurring along the way.
Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes, apply sun protection and bring a full water bottle. Bug spray is recommended. All ages are welcome. Free and open to the public.
Meet at the trailhead at the back of the Residence Inn parking lot. Parking is available for attendees. There is no public restroom at this location.
Location Link: Google Maps Location
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Chapter Meeting
May 13, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Riverside Presbyterian Church. 849 Park Street, Jax 32204 (social period 6:00-630 - presentation begins at 6:30)
Topic: Creeping Up The Coast: Climate Drivers of Florida's Changing Landscape
Speaker: Larry Figart, Urban Forestry Agent, UF/IFAS Duval County Extension
UF/IFAS Extension Duval County Urban Forestry Agent Larry Figart will talk about the changes we are seeing in the environment around us every day as global temperatures continue to change.
Larry will talk particularly about the effects on native plants that are happening with warming temperatures. He will also touch on the climatic effects on exotic and invasive plants.
Access to the parking lot behind the church is from Post Street and May Street. Parking is also available in the Park Mobile lot across Post Street; the lot is owned by the church and you will not need to pay when attending events at the church. Parking is also available along Park Street and some of the other nearby streets.
Our chapter meetings are free and open to the public. No RSVP or registration is required. Bring your friends. Guests are welcome.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARRIVE LATE THE CODE TO THE GATE AND THE DOOR IS 8677.
Location link: Google Maps Location
You can see the schedule for all of our upcoming chapter meetings and other events on the Ixia Chapter Events webpage at the link below.
Events link: Ixia Chapter Events
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Native Plants Ecotour at Ron Sapp Egans Creek Greenway
May 14, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm - South Egans Creek, 2301 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach 32034
Join local naturalist & Ixia Chapter Vice President Betsy Harris for an easy guided ecotour around Egans Creek Greenway to observe, identify and enjoy some of our native plants. You may see elderberry, passionflower, buttonbush, green dragons, rare anglepod flowers and other native flora occurring along the way.
Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes, apply sun protection and bring a full water bottle. Bug spray is recommended. All ages are welcome. Free and open to the public.
Meet at the trailhead at the back of the Residence Inn parking lot. Parking is available for attendees. There is no public restroom at this location.
Location Link: Google Maps Location
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Wild Amelia Festival Eco-Expo
May 16, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Main Beach Park, 32 North Fletcher Avenue, Fernandina Beach 32034
The 2026 Wild Amelia Nature Festival which runs from May 8-17 celebrates 17 years of environmentally-based information, products and services that introduce residents and visitors to the magic of the amazing natural treasures of Amelia Island. Learn about the diverse ecosystems in our area and the wonderful creatures that inhabit them.
The Ixia Chapter will have an outreach table at the Eco-Expo on May 16 at Main Beach Park. The Eco-Expo will include exhibits by environmental organizations, live animal exhibits, kids market, pet adoption, sand sculpture, music, food trucks and more.
For more information about the Wild Amelia Festival, visit the festival website at https://keepnassaubeautiful.org/2026-festival/
Location Link: Google Maps Location
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American Farmstead Convention
May 30, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm - Clay County Fair Grounds, 2463 State Road 16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
At the upcoming American Farmstead Convention which runs from May 30-31, guests can learn to raise, grow, process, and preserve food through educational speakers, roundtable discussions, hands-on workshops, live skill demos, music, a farmers’ market, and more.
The Ixia Chapter will have an outreach table at this event only on Saturday, May 30.
Information & Tickets Link: https://americanfarmsteadconvention.com/
Location Link: Google Maps Location
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Native Park Workday
June 6, 9:00 am to Noon - Native Park, 3306 Park Street, Jax 32205
We have monthly workdays in our adopted Native Parks to remove weeds and perform other maintenance. Come anytime and work for an hour or two. Bring gloves, water and any other refreshment & snacks you like. Dress for the weather & wear closed toed shoes. You will learn about native plants and meet people with shared interests in gardening and native plants.
No RSVP is required; free and open to the public. Tours of the park are also available.
Location Link: Google Maps Location
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Chapter Meeting
June 10, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Riverside Presbyterian Church. 849 Park Street, Jax 32204 (social period 6:00-630 - presentation begins at 6:30)
Topic: Homeowner vs Invasive Plants, The Battle Begins at Home
Speaker: Stephanie Means, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program Assistant, UF/IFAS Duval County Extension
Our chapter meetings are free and open to the public. No RSVP or registration is required. Bring a friend or two!
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Chapter Meeting
September 9, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Riverside Presbyterian Church. 849 Park Street, Jax 32204 (social period 6:00-630 - presentation begins at 6:30)
Topic: The Role of the St. Johns River Water Management District in Preserving Public Lands
Speaker: Chris Kinslow, Land Resource Specialist, St. Johns River Water Management District
Our chapter meetings are free and open to the public. No RSVP or registration is required. Bring a friend or two!
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Chapter Meeting
October 14, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Riverside Presbyterian Church. 849 Park Street, Jax 32204 (social period 6:00-630 - presentation begins at 6:30)
Topic: Regional Reslience Action Plan
Speaker: Fara Ilami, Regional Resiliency Manager, NE FL Regional Council
Our chapter meetings are free and open to the public. No RSVP or registration is required. Bring a friend or two!
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Chapter Meeting
November 11, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Riverside Presbyterian Church. 849 Park Street, Jax 32204 (social period 6:00-630 - presentation begins at 6:30)
Topic: Overview of the University of Florida Herbarium
Speaker: Alan Franck, Herbarium Collection Manager, University of Florida Herbarium
Our chapter meetings are free and open to the public. No RSVP or registration is required. Bring a friend or two!
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Winter Social
December 9, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Riverside Presbyterian Church. 849 Park Street, Jax 32204 (social period 6:00-630 - presentation begins at 6:30)
Details will be provided later
Looking for great native plant content? Check out all of FNPS's past Lunch and Learn series at this link.
The map below shows the location of Native Park
