Ixia Chapter Upcoming Events
To see all events for FNPS & its chapters go to the FNPS Calendar
All Ixia Chapter events are free & open to the public unless otherwise indicated
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Outreach Event - 4th Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K Race
September 30, 7:30 am to 11:00 am, Duval County Courthouse, 501 W. Adams St., Jax 32202
All proceeds from the race will benefit Groundwork Jacksonville and support their mission to build the Emerald Trail & revitalize Jacksonville. They will be using native plants in public greenspaces which they will be creating around the city so they have specifically asked the Ixia Chapter to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to get our message out to more people around the area.
For more information about the event including start times for the runners, walkers and bikers go to https://1stplacesports.com/races/emeraldtrail/ or click the More Information button below.
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Volunteer Opportunity - Native Park Workday
October 7, 8:30 am to 11:30 am - Native Park Volunteer Workday, 3306 Park Street, Jax 32205
This is the Ixia Chapter monthly workday in our adopted Native Parks to remove weeds and perform other maintenance. Come anytime and work for an hour or two. Bring gloves, your favorite gardening tools, water and any other refreshments & 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 to participate.
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Chapter Meeting - Nature Journaling
October 11, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Avenue, Jax 32204 and simulcast on Zoom
Our speaker will be Kathy Stark, Artist & Wilderness Parks Advocate. Kathy is a well-known local artist who will show us how to start a nature journal, some basic drawing skills, resources, and suggested supplies to use for journaling. If there is enough time, we will have a short drawing session. Kathy will also have her books for sale, a display of some of her artwork, and a sneak peek at her latest project - park posters created in the WPA/NPS style which was popular during the Great Depression.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsceCvrTkpE9J4xJ1P5cCncNheji8o3MVu
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
No registration is necessary if you will be attending the meeting in person.
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Field Trip – Boone Park
October 14, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Boone Park South, 3725 St. Johns Avenue, Jacksonville 32225
Named after William Elijah Boone (1853-1938), a lumber and railroad man who owned and rented locomotives to the major Florida lines (also the great nephew of famed Daniel Boone). Boone donated this tract to the city in 1924, stipulating it always be maintained as a public park.
The tour will take you to both sides of Boone Park highlighting tree species, historical ecotones and landscape opportunities, and Pamela Telis, from the Friends of Boone Park South, will talk about the history of the park. Friends of Boone Park South is a group of neighbors and friends dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the park and its playground.
Some of the highlights of the tour will include a variety of native trees, including old growth longleaf pine, chinkapin, tough bully, sparkleberry, etc. as well as an ancient grove of saw palmetto and a pollinator garden.
Come learn about this unique native habitat right here in urban Jacksonville.
Meet at the Playground of Boone Park South at the corner of St. Johns Avenue & Van Wert Avenue.
Please RSVP to ixiachapter@gmail.com so we know how many people to expect & be able to contact you if necessary.
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Field Trip – Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area
October 21, 9:00 am to noon, Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area, 5701 Green Road, Middleburg 32067
We’ll explore the pine flatwoods and wet savannahs of Black Creek Ravines where numerous endemic and fire dependent plants, as well as wildlife, call home.
Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes. Waterproof or rubber boots are suggested for access to the wetland areas. We will be walking in sunny & shady locations so sun protection is recommended. Bug spray is also recommended. Please bring a full water bottle.
Use the Google Maps Location link below for the parking lot which is off Green Road, north of County Road 218.
Please RSVP to ixiachapter@gmail.com so we know how many people to expect & be able to contact you if necessary.
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Invasives Removal Workday - Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park
October 28, 9:00 am to noon, Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, 7000 Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville 32244 32244 (the entrance is across US 17 from NAS JAX; follow the road to the Nature Center)
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, named after Tillie K. Fowler who represented our district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001, is the largest city park and features several miles of wooded trails, a wildlife overlook, a newly renovated Nature Center and more
Join volunteers from the Ixia Chapter to help remove a variety of invasive plants from the area around the Nature Center and along the trails. We may also plant some additional pollinator and butterfly host plants.
Participants should dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves, digging tools, use insect repellent, and bring water.
RSVP is not required but is encouraged for you to be notified of any changes, cancellations, or other related information for this program. To RSVP send an email to JSchlieper@coj.net.
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Chapter Meeting - Emily Bell, Florida Wildflower Foundation
November 1, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Avenue, Jax 32204 and simulcast on Zoom
Speaker: Emily Bell, Florida Wildflower Foundation
Topic, meeting details & Zoom link coming soon
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GARDENFEST 2023
November 3, 8:45 am to 2:40 pm, Duval County Extension Office, 1010 North McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville 32254 (Registration Deadline October 27)
GARDENFEST is a one-day program offering topics of interest on wide-ranging horticultural and environmental subjects. It’s a time of learning, sharing and making friends with those who have a common interest in gardening and conservation. Visit www.ffgc.org to learn about additional educational opportunities offered by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
One of the speakers will be Lilly Anderson-Messec, Director of North Florida Programs and TorreyaKeepers Project Coordinator, who will talk about the conservation efforts for the Florida Torreya tree. The Ixia Chapter will also have an outreach table set up at the event.
Event Chairman: Nicole Pilliod, 904-343-8235, nilyti@ yahoo.com.
Please note that the registration deadline is October 27 and registration must be made by mailing the registration form & payment to the GardenFest registrant. No online registration link is available. For more information and the registration form click on the Registration Form button below.
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Volunteer Opportunity - Native Park Workday
November 4, 8:30 am to 11:30 am - Native Park Volunteer Workday, 3306 Park Street, Jax 32205
This is the Ixia Chapter monthly workday in our adopted Native Parks to remove weeds and perform other maintenance. Come anytime and work for an hour or two. Bring gloves, your favorite gardening tools, water and any other refreshments & 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 to participate.
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Volunteer Opportunity - Native Park Workday
December 9, 8:30 am to 11:30 am - Native Park Volunteer Workday, 3306 Park Street, Jax 32205
This is the Ixia Chapter monthly workday in our adopted Native Parks to remove weeds and perform other maintenance. Come anytime and work for an hour or two. Bring gloves, your favorite gardening tools, water and any other refreshments & 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 to participate.
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No Chapter meeting in December
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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
