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Escambia County to Host Free Coastal Plant Giveaways April 25, 26

Published Apr 1, 2025

Escambia County will host free coastal plant giveaways for the public on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26. Plants are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be limited to one plant grouping per household.

Plant giveaways will take place at the following locations:

  • Friday, April 25: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Perdido Key Community Center, 15500 Perdido Key Drive
  • Saturday, April 26: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pensacola Beach Community Church, 920 Panferio Drive

Giveaway plant species include sea oats, blue stem, dune sunflower, blazing star, blanket flower, beach morning glory and other coastal natives. Plants were donated by Gulf Coast Fencing and Dune Restoration following local seed collection as part of the Pensacola Beach Dune Restoration Project.

Attendees will receive a small grouping of several species to encourage diversity and resiliency within the coastal ecosystem. Attendees are encouraged to bring small boxes or baskets to transport plants.

For more information about the event, contact Samantha Pitts with Escambia County Natural Resources Management at [email protected] or 850-595-3460.

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