Historic Springfield TreeWalks: Native Florida Flora & Urban Biodiversity

🌳 Join the Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council (SPAR) for an engaging walking tour that explores the unique plant life supporting healthy urban ecosystems! This tour will take you through the historic streets of Springfield, emphasizing how native plants contribute to:

• 🐝 Pollinator Habitat
• 🦋 Wildlife Support
• 💧 Water Conservation
• 🌱 Long-term Ecological Resilience

Led by Andrew Gerren, an ethnobotanist, farmer, and educator, this event will introduce attendees to both native and adapted plant species commonly found in urban environments. Learn about the thoughtful selection of vegetation to promote biodiversity in cityscapes.

Explore fascinating plant specimens along the route while uncovering how ecological functions, soil health, and climate conditions contribute to thriving plant communities. 💚

Delve into the cultural ties people have with plants, covering historical uses in food systems, herbal traditions, and land stewardship practices. Whether you are a gardener, nature lover, or simply curious, this walking tour is a wonderful opportunity to understand how native flora can create healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.

👉 Each tour will include ASL interpretation!

🌟 Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with support from The Mosaic Company.