Florida Master Naturalist Tony Mauriello discusses the importance of native plants in the local ecosystem and shares information about resources for native plants. People are becoming more aware and better educated about our environment. Perceptions about nature and beauty are changing, too. Natural landscapes are now valued for their biodiversity as well as their beauty. Talk will be the in Art Hall. State park entrance fee required.

Registration requested by calling the Rangers Station at (239) 992-0311 or @ http://friendsofkoreshan.org/nature-talk-why-native-plants/