# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Secret Lives of Florida's Native Plants (and the Insects Who Love Them) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Discover the hidden world of Florida's native plants and the tiny insects that call them home in this eye-opening event!About this EventJoin us as we celebrate 25 Years of the Florida Master Naturalist Program with this special educational event.Mark Kateli, Advanced Florida Master Naturalist, past-president of the Florida Native Plant Society, and current president of the Cuplet Fern Chapter FNPS, will be the presenter. This game-based and interactive program is dedicated to the beauty and importance of Florida’s native plants.Whether you are a seasoned naturalist or just beginning your journey into Florida’s unique ecosystems, this program is meant for you. We’ll dive into the vital roles native plants play in our environment—with a special nod here-and-there to the insects that rely on them—and share in the "conscience of mankind" that Dr. Archie Carr so famously championed.Come for an engaging afternoon, meet fellow nature enthusiasts from across the region, and maybe even take home a native plant prize! Let’s celebrate 25 years of conservation, education, and community together. See you there!When: Sunday, April 26thTime: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMWhere: UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, 3695 Lake Dr, Cocoa, FLCost: Free - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cocoa/the-secret-lives-of-floridas-native-plants-and-the-insects-who-love-them/100001980999605146 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cocoa - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County - **lat**: 28.3594833 - **long**: -80.78142629999999 - **full address**: UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Secret Lives of Florida's Native Plants (and the Insects Who Love Them) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7eba06059e6858d2de81f626975459679a2f554c7feb78d9a823a2e1c847d3fd-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1770497294 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Secret Lives of Florida's Native Plants (and the Insects Who Love Them) being held? - **A:** The Secret Lives of Florida's Native Plants (and the Insects Who Love Them) takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Secret Lives of Florida's Native Plants (and the Insects Who Love Them)? - **A:** The Secret Lives of Florida's Native Plants (and the Insects Who Love Them) is organized by Space Coast Regional Friends Group of the FMNP. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Secret Lives of Florida's Native Plants (and the Insects Who Love Them) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cocoa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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