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Hundred Acre Hollows, Inc.

Nature preserve in Suntree / Melbourne, FL

May 16, 2022

Why Plant Native Plants?

Native plants are suited to a given ecosystem or region due to their natural evolution with little to no human intervention. Native plants support the biodiversity in their natural region better than exotic plants, that were introduced to the area from other parts of the world. Each type of plant has a different job in the ecosystem, and the native plants work well with the surrounding plants and wildlife. Without native plants, the local birds, mammals, and insects could not survive. Some things that you can do to help bring native plants to your backyard and remove any invasive plants. You could volunteer at Hundred Acre Hollows and help us preserve and restore the land for the native species. Lastly, you can learn more about the invasive and native species in your area and spread the word. Without native plants, our lives would not be the same as it is with them.

  • Purple Passion Flowers
  • Dune Sunflower
  • Spotted Horsemint
  • American BeautyBerry
  • Pokeweed
  • Skyblue Lupine
  • Dune Sunflowers
  • Calamint

Benefits of Native Plants:

  • Provide shelter and food to native wildlife, support native species, and attract native pollinators.
  • Higher abundance of native birds, butterflies, and bees.
  • Native plants serve as the foundation of healthy ecosystems.
  • Native plants also require less water to survive and help control stormwater runoff.
  • Native oak trees support over 500 different species of caterpillars.
  • Once established, native plants require less fertilizer and pesticides because of their resilience to the climate, pests, and diseases in Florida.

References

https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/Native_Plant_Materials/Native_Gardening/index.shtml

https://www.audubon.org/content/why-native-plants-matter

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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit acting as caretakers to 114 acres of land in Brevard County. Our vision is to use this land to discover, study, and teach about Florida’s plants and animals to help sustain and enrich lives.

HUNDRED ACRE HOLLOWS, INC IS DULY REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS REQUIRED BY ITS SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. OUR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH52596. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

HAH will be open on the first and third Sundays of every month, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for Sunset in the Hollows. Come early to help with community service at 4:30pm.
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Dune sunflowers are still blooming after the cold Dune sunflowers are still blooming after the cold weather we had here last week! Fresh Gopher Tortoise tracts outside multiple burrows today. If you haven’t seen our educational trial signs yet you should come out January 1st when we are open from 10 am to 3 pm, to start out 2023 in nature at Hundred Acre Hollows and learn something new while doing it! 
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Happy 6th Birthday to us!!! Hundred Acre Hollows, Happy 6th Birthday to us!!! Hundred Acre Hollows, Inc was incorporated on October 26, 2016. A group of citizens formed this nonprofit to be caretakers of this beautiful county land. We will continue our mission to "Protect the Wildlife, Restore the Habitat, and Engage the Public." #beautifulflorida #wildflorida  #naturepreserves #floridawildlifeconservation
White tailed deer running and splashing this morni White tailed deer running and splashing this morning! The other was hiding behind the trees.There is still water in the basins from Hurricane Ian. #floridawildlife #naturepreserve #wildlifeconservation
Around 5:40 p.m. yesterday, a bobcat came out to e Around 5:40 p.m. yesterday, a bobcat came out to enjoy the beautiful afternoon. There was also a large buck running along the western side but not photographed.
Snowy Egrets flying around HAH this morning. Last Snowy Egrets flying around HAH this morning. Last week Hurricane Ian dumped about 10 inches of rain. Audio by Dee from Brevard Zoo education department.
Come see us today. Back to Nature open house ! #h Come see us today.
Back to Nature open house !  #hundredacrehollows #backtonature
When it rains a lot, there is water in the basins. When it rains a lot, there is water in the basins. Some Sandhill Cranes and ducks were enjoying the beautiful afternoon. #floridawildlife #naturepreserve #nature #floridabirds
Bobcat at 7:05 p.m. today just outside the HAH fen Bobcat at 7:05 p.m. today just outside the HAH fence. Bobcats are crepuscular, so they are out near dawn and dusk. 
#bobcat #floridawildlife #floridawildlifeconservation #prettykitty #floridawildlifecorridor
This post is PG. A male gopher tortoise had one go This post is PG. A male gopher tortoise had one goal on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. It didn't seem to mind the people nearby. This is why there are 467 active gopher tortoise burrows and many baby tortoises. #gophertortoise #gophertortoisesofinstagram #floridawildlife #floridawildlifeconservation
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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit acting as caretakers to 114 acres of land in Brevard County. Our vision is to use this land to discover, study, and teach about Florida’s plants and animals to help sustain and enrich lives. HUNDRED ACRE HOLLOWS, INC IS DULY REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS REQUIRED BY ITS SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. OUR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH52596. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.