Did you know pine needles can be made into a refreshing tea?  Or that shiny blueberries can be found growing in St. Lucie County’s natural areas?  An Edible Native Plants & Historical Medicinal Plants lecture will be conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Kilmer Branch, 101 Melody Lane in Ft. Pierce by the marina.  Florida Master Naturalist Diane Goldberg will share information, plants, seeds and tastes. Call Jenn Johnson for more information at 772-462-2199

Florida Master Naturalist Diane Goldberg will be sharing her knowledge and expertise about edible native plants found in St. Lucie County.

The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida’s natural world among Florida’s citizens and visitors. We are building a legacy of informed citizens to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida’s natural ecosystems.  The FMNP teaches those who teach others about Florida’s unique ecosystems and wildlife.

An Equal Opportunity Institution. UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Andra Johnson, Dean and Director. Single copies of UF/IFAS Extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county UF/IFAS Extension offices.

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