Local Resources and Related Businesses

Brevard County Solid Waste - check out their recycling directory and reuse directory. EarthFriendlyFood.com - This website offers local residents the opportunity to learn who their local growers are, when local produce and plants are available, and links to gardening/growing resources. Eco-Growers of East Central Florida - an informal group of local growers that support and participate in sustainable, environmentally-friendly agriculture. UF IFAS Extension Office (Brevard)  Keep Brevard Beautiful (Xeriscape Landscape Grants) Backyard Brevard - Conserving habitat and resources in your backyard.   Brevard County Natural Resources Office - Brevard County Volunteer Appreciation and Learning Garden in Viera (all native plants!) Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program - Great native landscaping at the Enchanted Forest! Dolphin Girl Cruises and Eco-tours on the Indian River Lagoon Floravista - ecological solutions for construction, development, restoration, and management challenges

Useful Web Links

Florida Native Plant Society An organization dedicated to preserving the native flora and natural communities of Florida. Links to conferences, grants, native plants for your area and more. University of Florida EDIS A searchable database of articles written by UF professors. Search on anything from butterflies to organic gardening. Florida Friendly Landscaping Multiple resources on conserving water and resources by using native and drought tolerant plants. University of Florida Solutions for Your Life A one stop shop for information on agriculture, landscaping, pests, hurricane safety and much more.

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants An inventory of all the plants that are naturalized in Florida. You can look up a species to find out what counties it's found in, if it's native or not, and to see pictures. Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Landscape More resourcs, photos, and tips for landscaping with Florida native plants. FFWCC Butterfly Plants Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission article on butterfly plants. NSIS Native Plants for Butterflies An independent website listing Florida native plants for butterflies and wildlife

We will be updating these links frequently so be sure to check back often.