Do you love Nature? If yes--join the Friends of Nature Parks and come to the preview Fall Native Plant sale, at Morningside Nature Center, for members only on Friday, October 1, 4:30-6:30 pm. Two hours of power-shopping, only cash or checks are accepted!

The Friends of Nature Parks are the original not-for-profit support organization,which provides volunteers, supplemental funding, and advocacy for matters of concern to the nature parks. 

Membership benefits include a subscription to The Longleaf Pine (a quarterly newsletter published by FoNP), discounts or free admission at events, and knowing you are helping support environmental education and Gainesville's nature parks!The Friends Board meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Loblolly Environmental Facility, 3315 NW 5 Ave., Gainesville. All members are welcome! 

There is also an annual general membership meeting which features a potluck dinner and a guest speaker as well as updates on FoNP activities. Memberships are available at the gate. Only cash and checks are accepted. Morningside Nature Center, 3540 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641-6067.