Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) - 12 Jun 2024 - Agenda - Pdf
City of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) Meeting
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Page(s)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
4. CHAIR REMARKS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.A.
Approve minutes of the April 10, 2024 and May 8, 2024 regular Environmental
Stewardship Committee meeting.
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) - 10 Apr 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) - 08 May 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
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5.B.
Approve minutes of the May 21, 2024 Tree Subcommittee
Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee - 21 May 2024 -
Minutes - Pdf
13
5.C.
Approve minutes of the May 23, 2024 S&R Subcommittee
Environmental Stewardship Committee Sustainability & Resiliency
Subcommittee - 23 May 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
15 - 17
6. 90 DAY CALENDAR
6.A. June ESC Planner Calendar Metrics Tracker
19 - 53
7. STAFF PRESENTATION & PUBLIC INPUT -DUNE INVASIVE PLANT PLAN
7.A.
City of Atlantic Beach Dune Invasive Plant Plan
COAB - Invasive Species Location Exhibits
DRAFT Field Guide MB042924
FINAL Dune Invasive Field Guide MB05032024 (1)
FINAL Dune Invasive Homeowner Guide MB05032024
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8. COMMISSION AND/OR STAFF REPORTS
8.A.
T-mobile hometown grant
8.B.
Chapter 24 updates
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9. OLD BUSINESS
9.A.
Beautification of AB entrances -update
9.B.
ESC volunteer update
Volunteer Coordination Habitat October 2023
111 - 113
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.A.
Tree watering
10.B.
Discussion about how to listen more to community and report back/out
11. SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
11.A.
Tree Subcommittee
11.B.
Outreach Subcommittee
11.C.
S&R
12. MEMBERS CLOSING REMARKS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Any person wishing to speak to the Environmental Stewardship Committee on any matter at this meeting should submit a
Comment Card located at the entrance to Commission Chamber prior to the start of the meeting.
This meeting will be live-streamed and videotaped. The video recording will be posted within four business days on the City's
website. To access live or recorded videos, visit www.coab.us/live.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26 of the Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities
needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Deputy City Ladayija Nichols at 247-5821 or at
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida not less than three (3) days prior to the date of this meeting.
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Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
April 10, 2024
MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Present: Bruce Andrews, District 1308 Member
Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member
Mark Gabrynowicz, District 1307 Member
Daniele Giovannucci, At Large Member
Todd Miner, At Large Member
Amy Palmer, At Large Member
Patrick Nobles, At Large Member
Heather Markaj, At Large Member
Romy Vann, At Large Member
Absent: Anastasia Houston, At Large Member
Also Present: Abrielle Genest, Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order. Romy Vann called the roll.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Sarah Boren asked to move item 3 to give time for the presenters to arrive. There was no dissent.
4. CHAIR REMARKS
Sarah Boren reported there are upcoming meeting to discuss the proposed updates to Chapter
24 and there is a community center survey open for members to take. She stated there are some
long term Commission priorities that ESC will need to discuss and make decisions on. She said
Bruce Andrews will speaking to the Community Development Board in June about tree permits.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve minutes of the February 14 2024, regular Environmental Stewardship
Committee meeting
B. Approve minutes of the March 13 2024, regular Environmental Stewardship
Committee meeting
C. Approve minutes of the March 13 2024, Tree Subcommittee meeting
D. Approve minutes of the March 27 2024, Outreach Subcommittee meeting
E. Approve minutes of the March 28 2024, S&R Committee meeting
MOTION: to approve the consent agenda
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Motion: Romy Vann
Second: Patrick Nobles
A vote was not recorded. There was no dissent.
Motion passed unanimously 5 to 0.
6. 90 DAY CALENDAR
A. ESC Planner/Calendar/Metrics
Sarah Boren reported Earth Day is coming up. Patrick Nobles said he will send out and
email for members to sign up for times to work the event.
Sarah Boren stated the last Charter Review Committee meeting is coming up. Daniele
Giovannucci volunteered to speak as the ESC representative at their next meeting.
7. COMMISSION AND/OR STAFF REPORTS
A. Proposed Heritage Tree designation - 1865 Hickory Lane
B. Proposed Heritage Tree designation -- 1644 Sea Oats
C. Proposed Heritage Tree -- 401 Skate Rd.
Abrielle Genest gave a summary of the proposed Heritage Tree designations and asked
for a recommendation of approval to provide to Commission. Romy Vann asked if the
maple tree at 401 Skate Rd was considered. Abrielle Genest stated the tree did not look
healthy when inspected. Romy Vann suggested revisiting the tree at a different time of
the year.
MOTION: to approve the Heritage tree designations.
Motion: Mark Gabrynowicz
Second: Amy Palmer
Bruce Andrews said this is a good example to provide money for maintenance.
Motion passed unanimously 5 to 0.
A vote was not recorded. There was no dissent.
D. Proposed addition to Comprehensive Plan - Marsh/wetlands
Abrielle Genest reported that staff added language to the Comprehensive Plan about
marsh/wetland protection. Sarah Boren asked if members would like to discuss the
language at the current meeting of the May meeting. Members decided to discuss at the
May meeting.
E. Chapter 24 update
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https://coab.us/DocumentCenter/View/16704/Redline-Chapter-24--32924-with-
comments
Abrielle Genest stated the proposed changes to Chapter 24 will be brought to the
Community Development Board for review on April 15th and April 16th.
F. Legislative Update
Abrielle Genest said the summary of Legislative updates is in the agenda packet.
G. Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal update
Abrielle Genest reported staff had a successful Brazilian Pepper tree removal at
Tideviews Park.
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. Charter Review Committee
B. ESC 2024 Self Evaluation Improvement Item: Beautification of Welcome to AB
locations
Atlantic and Seminole entrance
Mayport and Atlantic Pawn Shop entrance
Mayport Rd near Arby’s entrance
Contract Brightview
Mark Gabrynowicz reviewed his assessment and recommendations for the Brightview
contract. Discussion about the contract ensued. Members gave reports on existing
conditions and ideas for beautification at their locations.
C. ESC Volunteer update
Beaches Habitat for Humanity position description
AB Green Corps
AB Stewards of the Park
This item was not discussed.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
Chandler Poole and Destiny Sanchez, UNF Students, gave their presentations about Florida
Friendly Landscaping and Howell Park. Members gave their feedback.
9. SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Tree Subcommittee
This item was not discussed.
B. Outreach Subcommittee
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Patrick Nobles asked Sarah Boren to reach out to Anastasia Houston about the Earth Day
Event. Discussion about the event and tree giveaway ensued.
C. S&R
This item was not discussed.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. ESC budgets
Status of 2023-2024 budget
Draft 2024-2025 budget
TSC 2024-2025 budget
Sarah Boren said the money in the 2023-2024 budget needs to be encumbered ASAP.
Sarah Boren said she went off the 2023-2024 budget to create the 2024-2025 budget.
She said staff needs the budget this month. Discussion about budget ensued. Sarah Boren
asked members to send their budget ideas to Amanda Askew.
11. MEMBERS CLOSING REMARKS
Amy Palmer asked members to send her homeowners who may be interested in the Beaches
Home Tour.
Todd Miner asked about what the process is to have the Free Trees planted in backyards. Abrielle
Genest said Commission will need to pass the proposed revisions to Chapter 23.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Attest:
Amanda Askew Sarah Boren, ESC Chair
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Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
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MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Meeting
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Present: Bruce Andrews, District 1308 Member
Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member
Mark Gabrynowicz, District 1307 Member
Daniele Giovannucci, At Large Member
Anastasia Houston, At Large Member
Todd Miner, At Large Member
Amy Palmer, At Large Member
Patrick Nobles, At Large Member
Heather Markaj, At Large Member
Romy Vann, At Large Member
Absent:
Also Present: Amanda Askew, Director of Planning and Community Development and
Building
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order. Romy Vann called the roll.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: to approve the agenda
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second: Patrick Nobles
A vote was not recorded. There was no dissent.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
There were no speakers.
4. CHAIR REMARKS
Sarah Boren reported that the Heritage Trees were approved by City Commission. She invited
members to attend a commercial compost tour. She stated that there is an applicant for the open
seat. Sarah Boren passed around a sheet for members to sign up to attend Commission meetings.
She proposed ESC should have a booth at more community events.
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve minutes of the April 10 2024 Tree Subcommittee meeting
B. Approve minutes of the April 17 2024, Outreach Subcommittee meeting
C. Approve minutes of the May 2 2024, Sustainability and Resilience Subcommittee
meeting
MOTION: to approve the consent agenda
Motion: Todd Miner
Second: Bruce Andrews
A vote was not recorded. There was no dissent.
6. 90 DAY CALENDAR
A.
Sarah Boren reported she created an action tracker. She asked for members to look and
see if there were any mistakes.
7. COMMISSION AND/OR STAFF REPORTS
A. T-Mobile Home Town Grant
Amanda Askew said staff is looking at pursuing a grant to install a rain garden in Jack
Russel Park, however the plans will need to be completed by a landscape architect before
submitting for the grant. Discussion ensued.
B. Chapter 23 update
Amanda Askew reported she had a meeting with the City Manager who said staff will
move forward on the Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 24 updates then Chapter 23 will
move forward.
Sarah Boren suggested un-striking the first sentence in Section 23-52(c)(4).
MOTION: to recommend that the modification to Chapter 23 as presented in the
agenda package ( Chapter 23-52 Environmental Stewardship Committee - section (4)
“geographical requirements) Unstrike the first sentence so that the statement says “there shall
be at least one (1) member representing each city district on the committee” and remove the
underscored additional changed language. Revert back to original version.
Motion: Bruce Andrews
Second: Todd Miner
Bruce Andrews (Moved By) For
Sarah Boren For
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Mark Gabrynowicz For
Daniele Giovannucci For
Anastasia Houston For
Todd Miner (Seconded By) For
Amy Palmer For
Patrick Nobles For
Heather Markaj For
Romy Vann For
Motion passed 10 to 0.
Bruce Andrews suggested the Tree Subcommittee meet to review changes to Chapter 23.
Members agreed.
C. Chapter 24 update
https://coab.us/DocumentCenter/View/16703/Redline-Chapter-24--32924?bidId=
Amanda Askew reported Comprehensive Plan will be brought to the Community
Development Board May 21st then brought to City Commission June 28th. She said
Chapter 24 will move forward shortly after.
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. ESC budget update FY '23-'24
Sarah Boren gave an update on the budget.
B. ESC budget update FY '24-'25
Sarah Boren reviewed the proposed budget. Bruce Andrews stated he thinks majority of
the budget for demonstration gardens should come from the ESC budget and a portion
from the tree fund. Discussion ensued.
Members discussed trees along the 18th Street beach parking.
MOTION: to recommend Public Works adds 18th Street enhancements and beautification to
the CIP
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second: Mark Gabrynowicz
A vote was not recorded. There was no dissent.
C. Tree mitigation fund proposed budget FY '24-'25
Sarah Boren gave an overview of the proposed tree fund budget. Discussion ensued.
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Sarah Boren proposed creating a grant program for Heritage Tree maintenance.
Discussion ensued.
Bruce Andrews proposed revising the proposed budget to Tree Plantings - 25%, Adopt
a Tree - 15%, Tree Give Away -10%, remove ROW Beautification, Demonstration
Gardens - 10%, Heritage Tree Maintenance - 10%, Canopy Data Tools - 5%, Education
& Outreach - 5%. Discussion about the tree fund ensued. Sarah Boren suggested taking
time to review the proposed tree fund budget then come back to discuss. Members
agreed.
D. Comprehensive Plan Update and Marsh Policies
https://coab.us/DocumentCenter/View/16705/Comp-Plan-Redline-32024
Amanda Askew reported that staff added additional language to the Comprehensive Plan
about marsh lands. Sarah Boren said she thinks ESC should make a formal motion to
support the proposed language.
MOTION: to support staff's recommended changes to marsh policies
Motion: Mark Gabrynowicz
Second: Patrick Nobles
Bruce Andrews For
Sarah Boren For
Mark Gabrynowicz (Moved By) For
Daniele Giovannucci For
Anastasia Houston For
Todd Miner For
Amy Palmer For
Patrick Nobles (Seconded By) For
Heather Markaj For
Romy Vann For
Motion passed 10 to 0.
E. Charter Review Committee update and next steps
Bruce Andrews reported the Charter Review Committee's ranking of the ESC
recommendation was low on the list. He encouraged members to speak to
Commissioners about the recommendation. Discussion about the Charter Review
ensued.
F. ESC 2024 Self Evaluation: Beautification of AB entrances
o Atlantic and Seminole entrance (Bruce, Romy)
o Mayport and Atlantic Pawn Shop entrance (Amy, Patrick)
o Mayport Rd near Arby’s entrance (Sarah, Todd)
o Brightview contract (Mark)
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Members gave their updates about existing conditions near AB entrances.
G. ESC Volunteer update
o Beaches Habitat for Humanity position description
o AB Green Corps
o AB Stewards of the Park
This item was not discussed.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Beach renourishment
Jacksonville District > Missions > Civil Works > Shore Protection > Duval County
(army.mil)
Todd Miner expressed his concerns about the potential environmental impacts of the
ongoing beach renourishment. Sarah Boren reported there is a plan to protect and
relocate sea turtle nests during the project.
B. FL Friendly Landscape Ord.
This item was not discussed.
10. SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Tree Subcommittee
Bruce Andrews reported the Tree subcommittee did not meet.
B. Outreach Subcommittee
Patrick Nobles gave the Outreach subcommittee report.
C. Sustainability and Resilience
Sarah Boren gave the Sustainability and Resilience subcommittee report. Heather
Markaj reported she is meeting with a group interested in creating an edible garden
within the city.
11. MEMBERS CLOSING REMARKS
Anastasia Houston asked for an update on the code case regarding the tree cut in the ROW on
Stocks Street and trees removed on Plaza. Amanda Askew gave an update on the Special
Magistrate hearing.
Amy Palmer expressed her support for the proposed Florida Friendly Landscaping Ordinance.
Sarah Boren proposed creating a noticed "work hours" meeting to discuss the ESC workplan.
She said she would work on scheduling the meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
A. Secretary recap of meeting decisions and ESC action items due before next meeting
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Meeting adjourned at 8:21 pm.
Attest:
Amanda Askew Sarah Boren, ESC Chair
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ESC Tree Subcommittee
Special Meeting May 21, 2024
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MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Special Tree Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – 2:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present: Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member
Mark Gabrynowicz, District 1307 Member
Daniele Giovannucci, At Large Member
Absent: Bruce Andrews, District 1308 Member
Amy Palmer, At Large Member
Patrick Nobles, At Large Member
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order and called the roll in absence of TSC Chair.
2. NEW BUSINESS
2.A. Workshop discussion regarding proposed changes to Chapter 23.
Decided to schedule another meeting regarding Chapter 23 updates due to
absence of TSC Chair. There was one suggestion of discussing ESC review
expenditures of the tree fund.
Meeting focused on tree mitigation fund spending plan and timeline – going
through both spreadsheet tabs line by line. The purpose is to be proactive with
the fund and improve focus on tree canopy preservation and replacement as
community priorities.
Questions raised:
• Does staff have to go to Commission to spend tree fund for any amount
– is there a floor or ceiling amount?
• Are we eligible for more COJ tree funds – especially because COJ
waters?
Discussed proposed Heritage Tree pilot grant for privately designated trees.
This is one attempt to preserve mature trees by making sure heritage trees do
not die and incentivize more with a grant program.
3. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:30pm
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ESC Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee
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MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, May 23, 2024 – 9:00 AM
Commission Chamber
Present: Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member, Chair
Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair
Todd Miner, At Large Member
Absent: Heather Markaj, At Large Member
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & CHAIR REMARKS
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order and called the roll.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved with no dissent.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
None
4. REPORTS
4.A. Subcommittee Member Reports
• Mark provided an update on the Chemical Management Plan pamphlet – Linda C. and
him are still working out scope and content.
• Mark shared a bunch of helpful websites, tools, and apps from a Florida Friendly
Landscape Webinar he attended. He especially thought the Seek app by iNaturalist would
help AB with its mature tree inventory. Here is a list of resources shared during the
webinar:
o Ebird: https://ebird.org/home
o Merlin: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/
o iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/home
o SEEK: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app
o Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail: https://floridabirdingtrail.com/ &
facebook
o Wings Over Florida: https://wingsoverflorida.org
o Homegrown National Park : https://homegrownnationalpark.org/
o Florida Keystone Plants:
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/floridaskeystone-
o plants.html
o Project Nestwatch: https://nestwatch.org/
• Todd shared his thoughts on honing our message and sliming down the asks we make of
the city. He believes it is easier to get people to think about 3 issues versus 15. We still
need to walk and chew gum at the same time with marching forward on the S&R CAP
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yet we should have 3 priorities that get the bulk of our attention and that we talk to the
community about.
• Todd is struck by ESC’s unlocked potential to do more listening and connecting with the
community and report back on what we are hearing. Discussion about possible District
specific meetings were discussed.
• Todd also shared some thoughts regarding reporting structures on lost canopy and budget.
We need a system for capturing how many trees have been removed or lost and which
funds have been allocated/used for environmental stewardship issues beyond tree
mitigation fund such as PW planting trees after road construction, alternative fuel vehicles
purchased, etc. The idea is to do a better job of capturing all the work that is getting done
by the city. Help increase effectiveness, accessibility, productivity, accountability, and
satisfaction of all S&R meetings, processes, and funding and measure success via annual
ESC self-evaluation questionnaire overall scores – Did not discuss
o Plan for 2027 LEED Recertification – Did not discuss
4.A.v Metrics & Budget – Todd
• Metrics – To be discussed at next S&R meeting on 5/23. Sarah will request meeting to
be noticed from 9-11am
4.B.
Other COAB Committee/Board/Subcommittee Reports
• Dates for an ESC Parks Master Plan workshop were discussed. Post meeting and after
meeting with Amanda, proposed dates are currently 7/15, 7/23, 7/25, 7/26 or 7/29.
5. OLD BUSINESS
5.A. Volunteer Recruitment Update – Did not discuss
5.B. Sustainability & Resilience Community Action Plan Update – Did not discuss
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.A. Measurement of success / Metrics
• Todd
o We need clarity on what the city wants to do. What are the easily measured ideas that
the city is willing to take on?
o Measure the money they spent on environmental stewardship
o Measure some how if the staff/city considered environmental stewardship in its
decision making processes
o Discussion of draft project timeline for tree mitigation fund spending plan ensued.
• Mark
o We only really have a tree code. We don’t have code that talks about sustainability or
resilience specifically – parts are spread out in various sections.
• Sarah
o How do we keep marching forward on our 2050 goals, LEED recertification, and only
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focus on a few priorities?
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m.
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ESC Planner/Calendar/Metrics
June 2024
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ESC Planner
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Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
May24
13: Commission Mtg
8: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
15: ESC Outreach Mtg
23: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: Commission Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
SRSC launches Conservation Challenge
Jun24
10: Commission Mtg
12: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
17: Joint CDB & Commission Wkshop
24: Commission Mtg
26: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship HOW Series: Compost Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
5: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
5: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
19: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
19: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
19 Tree Subcom minutes due
7/3: OSC minutes due
7/3: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
TSC/Bruce presents to CDB
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
ESC works on annual review of Chapter 23
Jul24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
27: Town Hall Mtg (ESC CMP)
TBD: Parks Master Plan Special ESC Mtg
Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due1:
Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
17 Tree Subcom minutes due
24: OSC minutes due
31: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
ESC works on annual review of Chapter 23
Aug24
12: Commission Mtg
14: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
22: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
26: Commission Mtg
28: ESC Outreach Mtg
1: AB Env Stewardship HOW Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
7: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
7: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
14: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
21: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
14 Tree Subcom minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
9/4: OSC minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
ESC works on annual review of Chapter 23
Sep24
9: Commission Mtg
11: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
18: ESC Outreach Mtg
23: Commission Mtg
26: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
5: AB Env Stewardship HOW Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
4: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
4: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
11: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
18: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
25 Tree Subcom minutes due
25: OSC minutes due
10/2: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
ESC works on annual review of Chapter 23
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2024 Horizon Planning Calendar
June 2024
•16,23,30: AB Farmer’s Market
•15,22,29 Beaches Green Market (NB Penman)
•16: Father’s Day
•19: Juneteenth (COAB offices closed)
•20: Summer begins / Solstice
•29: COAB Twilight Movies in the Park: Luca (Bull Park)
July 2024
•4: Independence Day
•7,14,21,28: AB Farmer’s Market
•7: Songwriter’s Concert
•12-14: Theatre in the Park: Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Bull Park)
•18: Artist’s Reception
•21: Acoustic Night
•27: Town Hall Meeting (Chambers)
August 2024
•4,11,18,25: AB Farmer’s Market
•7: Purple Heart Day
•24: COAB Twilight Movies in the Park: Trolls Band Together
Johansen Park)
September 2024
•1,8,15,22,29: AB Farmer’s Market
•2: Labor Day
•28: Fall Festival (10-1 Donner)
October 2024
•2: Rosh Hashanah begins
•6,13,20,27: AB Farmer’s Market
•12: Yom Kippur
•14: Indigenous People’s Day / Columbus Day
•19: Family Fun Day (4-8pm Jack Russell Park)
•31: Halloween; COAB Haunts & Treats (5:30-7:30 Jack Russell Park)
November 2024
•2: Jazz Festival (3-9pm Johansen Park)
•3: Daylight savings time ends
•3,10,17,24: AB Farmer’s Market
•5: Election day
•11: Veterans Day Event (9am Beaches Veteran’s Memorial Park)
•28: Thanksgiving
December 2024
•1,8,15,22,29: AB Farmer’s Market
•3: Giving Tuesday
•4: ESC Annual Awards
•7: Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting (4-8)
•21: Winter begins
•25: Christmas
•26: Hanukkah & Kwanzaa
•31: New Year’s Eve
Notes:
Decided events with dates still TBD:
•Lunch & Learn with PV Title TBD
•What is a Resilience Hub educational event TBD
•Household Hazardous Waste event TBD – Fall / Q4
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Beyond 2024
2025
•1/17/25 – Arbor Day
•4/22/25 – Earth Day
2026
•1/16/26 – Arbor Day
•4/22/26 – Earth Day
2027
•1/15/27 – Arbor Day
•4/22/27 – Earth Day
•Seek LEED for Cities recertification (shoot for Platinum?)
2028
•1/21/28 – Arbor Day
•4/22/28 – Earth Day Agenda Item #6.A.12 Jun 2024Page 23 of 113
ESC 90 Day Calendar
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JUNE 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
2
10-2 Farmer’s Market
6PM Songwriters Concert
3 4
11am Tai Chi
5
5p Teen Council
6
2p Tai Chi
6pm ESC Speaker &
Salon
7 8
9
10-2 Farmer’s Market
10
6:30 Commission mtg
11
11am Tai Chi
6pm ARCC mtg
12
5:15 Tree Subcom mtg
6pm ESC mtg
13
2p Tai Chi
14 15
16
10-2 Farmer’s Market
17 18
11am Tai Chi
6pm CDB mtg
19
JUNETEENTH CITY
OFFICES CLOSED
20
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
6p STOP
21 22
23
10-2 Farmer’s Market
6pm Acoustic Night
24
6:30 Commission mtg
25
11am Tai Chi
26
4:45p ESC OSC mtg
27
9am ESC S&R Subcom
2p Tai Chi
28 29
6p Summer Beach Movie
30
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JULY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2
11a Tai Chi
3 4
Independence Day
5 6
7
10-2 Farmer’s Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
8
6:30p Commission Mtg
9
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
10
5:15p Tree Subcom
6p ESC mtg
11
2p Tai Chi
2p Code
Enforcement
12 13
14
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
15 16
11a Tai Chi
6p CDB
17
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
18
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
6p STOP
19 20
21
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
22
6:30p Commission Mtg
23
11a Tai Chi
24 25
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi
26 27
10am Town Hall
Mtg
28
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
29 30
11a Tai Chi
31
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AUGUST 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
2p Tai Chi
6p ESC HOW Series
2 3
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
4
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
5 6
11a Tai Chi
7 8
2p Tai Chi
6:30p Pension Bd
Mtgs
9 10
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
11
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
12
6:30p Commission
Mtg
13
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
14
5:15 Tree Subcom
6pm ESC mtg
15
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
6p STOP
16 17
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
3p Black History
Month Music
&Trivia
18
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Acoustic Night
19 20
11a Tai Chi
21
6p CDB
22
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi
23 24
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
7p Twilight Movies
in the Park
25
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
26
6:30p Commission
Mtg
27
11a Tai Chi
28
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
29
2p Tai Chi
30
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May 2024 Efforts
•Environmental stewardship language for City
Charter is moved forward to be put into ordinance
•ESC sends proposed 2024-2025 budget to staff
•ESC floats edible tree/plant pilot idea
•TSC discusses potential spending plan and timeline
for tree mitigation fund
•TSC floats Heritage Tree Maintenance Grant Pilot
•Two ESC members visits first Commercial
Composting facility in NE FL
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Old/Past Documents
Agenda Item #6.A.12 Jun 2024Page 37 of 113
Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Nov23
6: Parks Master Plan Workshop
8: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Commission Mtg (Houston)
15: ESC Outreach Mtg
20: Commission Workshop (Tentative)
27: Commission Mtg
28: Board Member Review Committee
29: Charter Review Committee
30: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
2: ESC monthly speaker & salon series Draft 2023 CAP Report & Updated Plan
AB Verified Tree Service on Marquee
1: All ESC Subcommittee minutes & calendar
items due (1st Wed)
2: ESC Agenda packet items due
28: ESC Newsletter items due
OSC plans 2024 Arbor Day Event
ESC drafts 2024 priorities
All ESC members recruit 2 new ESC members
Chair drafts 2023 presentation to Commission
Dec23
4: Board Member Review Committee
11: Commission Mtg
13: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
18: Charter Review Committee
18: Commission Workshop (Tentative)
20: ESC Outreach Mtg
21: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
7: ESC monthly speaker & salon series Final 2023 CAP Report & Updated Plan
Distribute 2024 VTS certificate/decal
ESC’s Self-Evaluation & Continual Improvement
Questionnaire
6: All ESC Subcommittee minutes & calendar
items due (1st Wed)
7: ESC Agenda packet items due
13: ESC approves 2024 priorities
26: ESC Newsletter items due
OSC plans 2024 Arbor Day Event
ESC approves 2024 priorities
OSC creates plan to publicize Spring 24 Adopt-a-
Tree Planting program
Jan24
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
18: STOP Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: ESC monthly speaker & salon series
19: Arbor Day Event
Review results from ESC’s Self-Evaluation &
Continual Improvement Questionnaire and decide
what 1-2 items to work on in 2024
1: All ESC agenda items & materials due for next
meeting including subcommittee minutes,
planner/calendar/metric items, & newsletter items
4: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by noon
11: OSC agenda materials due by noon
18: S&R agenda materials due by noon
OSC finishes & implements Arbor Day Event
ESC starts 2024-2025 ESC budget based on
approved priorities in Dec
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
OSC promotes Spring 24 Adopt-a-Tree Planting
program
Feb24
14: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
15: STOP Mtg
21: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: Charter Review Committee
1: ESC monthly speaker & salon series
1: All ESC agenda items & materials due for next
meeting including subcommittee minutes,
planner/calendar/metric items, & newsletter items
8: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by noon
15: OSC agenda materials due by noon
22: S&R agenda materials due by noon
ESC continues work on 2024-2025 ESC budget
based on approved priorities in Dec
OSC continues to promote Spring 24 Adopt-a-
Tree Planting program
Agenda Item #6.A.12 Jun 2024Page 38 of 113
Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Jan24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: MLK Jr Day Celebration - SeaWalk
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
20: Commission Town Hall
22: C24 & Comp Plan Workshop
22:: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
29: Commission Priority Setting
19: Arbor Day Event & Launch of AB Mature Tree
Inventory Contest thru 2/29
Review results from ESC’s Self-Evaluation &
Continual Improvement Questionnaire and decide
what 1-2 items to work on in 2024
Launch CAP survey
Update CAP
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24: Tree Subcom minutes due
31: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC finishes & implements Arbor Day Event
ESC starts 2024-2025 ESC budget based on
approved priorities in Dec
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
OSC promotes Spring 24 Adopt-a-Tree Planting
program
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
S&R implements CAP survey and updates CAP
S&R maps out Conservation Challenge
Feb24
12: Commission Mtg
14: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
21: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
26: Commission Mtg
28: Charter Review Committee
1: ESC Env Stewardship How-To series
20: Amy Franqui at Beaches Library (partner)
24: Howell Park Weed Wrangle (partner First
Coast Invasive Working Group)
24: Household Haz Waste JB 9-3
AB Mature Tree Inventory Contest
Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
7: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
14: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
14: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
28 Tree Subcom minutes due
29: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC continues work on 2024-2025 ESC budget
based on approved priorities in Dec
OSC continues to promote Spring 24 Adopt-a-
Tree Planting program
OSC shares stories/pictures/metrics from Arbor
Day with community
OSC promotes March events
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
Mar24
11: Commission Mtg
13: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
25: Commission Mtg
27: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: Charter Review Committee
28: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
7: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
9: Tour de Parks (City 10 park ride)
TBD: Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal Event Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
6: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
20: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
20: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
27 Tree Subcom minutes due
31: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC discusses draft 2024-2025 ESC budget
OSC shares stories/pictures/metrics from Arbor
Day with community
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
Apr24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Commission Town Hall
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
21: AB Earth Day Famers Market/Festival Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24 Tree Subcom minutes due
30: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
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Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Jan24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: MLK Jr Day Celebration - SeaWalk
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
20: Commission Town Hall
22: C24 & Comp Plan Workshop
22:: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
29: Commission Priority Setting
19: Arbor Day Event & Launch of AB Mature Tree
Inventory Contest thru 2/29
Review results from ESC’s Self-Evaluation &
Continual Improvement Questionnaire and decide
what 1-2 items to work on in 2024
Launch CAP survey
Update CAP
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24: Tree Subcom minutes due
31: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC finishes & implements Arbor Day Event
ESC starts 2024-2025 ESC budget based on
approved priorities in Dec
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
OSC promotes Spring 24 Adopt-a-Tree Planting
program
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
S&R implements CAP survey and updates CAP
S&R maps out Conservation Challenge
Feb24
12: Commission Mtg
14: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
21: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
26: Commission Mtg
28: Charter Review Committee
1: ESC Env Stewardship How-To series
20: Amy Franqui at Beaches Library (partner)
24: Howell Park Weed Wrangle (partner First
Coast Invasive Working Group)
24: Household Haz Waste JB 9-3
AB Mature Tree Inventory Contest
Chemical Management Plan
Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
7: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
14: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
14: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
28 Tree Subcom minutes due
29: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC continues work on 2024-2025 ESC
budget based on approved priorities in Dec
OSC continues to promote Spring 24 Adopt-a-
Tree Planting program
OSC shares stories/pictures/metrics from Arbor
Day with community
OSC promotes March events
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
Mar24
11: Commission Mtg
13: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
25: Commission Mtg
27: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: Charter Review Committee
28: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
7: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
9: Tour de Parks (City 10 park ride)
TBD: Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal Event Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
6: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
20: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
20: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
27 Tree Subcom minutes due
31: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC discusses draft 2024-2025 ESC budget
OSC shares stories/pictures/metrics from Arbor
Day with community
OSC plans for 1/21 Earth Day event
Apr24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Commission Town Hall
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
21: AB Earth Day Famers Market/Festival Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24 Tree Subcom minutes due
30: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
May24
13: Commission Mtg
8: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
15: ESC Outreach Mtg
23: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: Commission Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
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Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Mar24
11: Commission Mtg
13: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
25: Commission Mtg
27: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: Charter Review Committee
28: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
7: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
9: Tour de Parks (City 10 park ride)
TBD: Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal Event Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
6: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
20: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
20: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
27 Tree Subcom minutes due
31: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC discusses draft 2024-2025 ESC budget
OSC shares stories/pictures/metrics from Arbor
Day with community
OSC plans for 4/21 Earth Day event
Apr24
8: Commission Mtg (ESC report)
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Commission Town Hall (ESC CMP)
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
21: AB Earth Day Famers Market/Festival Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24 Tree Subcom minutes due
30: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
May24
13: Commission Mtg
8: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
15: ESC Outreach Mtg
23: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: Commission Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
Jun24
10: Commission Mtg
12: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
24: Commission Mtg
26: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
Jul24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Town Hall Mtg (ESC CMP)
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
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Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Apr24
8: Commission Mtg (ESC report)
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Commission Town Hall (ESC CMP)
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
24: Charter Review Committee
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
21: AB Earth Day Famers Market/Festival Conservation Challenge
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
3: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
24 Tree Subcom minutes due
30: OSC & S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
OSC performs a new resident search and mailing
May24
13: Commission Mtg
8: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
15: ESC Outreach Mtg
23: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: Commission Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series
Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC suggested agenda items due
1: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
8: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
15: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
15 Tree Subcom minutes due
22: OSC minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
ESC submits budget to staff
SRSC launches Conservation Challenge
Jun24
10: Commission Mtg
12: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
24: Commission Mtg
26: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
TBD: Parks Master Plan Special ESC Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
5: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
5: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
19: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
19: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
19 Tree Subcom minutes due
7/3: OSC minutes due
7/3: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
TSC/Bruce presents to CDB
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
Jul24
8: Commission Mtg
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
13: Town Hall Mtg (ESC CMP)
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Commission Mtg
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due1:
Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
17 Tree Subcom minutes due
24: OSC minutes due
31: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
Aug24
12: Commission Mtg
14: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
22: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
28: ESC Outreach Mtg
26: Commission Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship How-To Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
7: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
7: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
14: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
21: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
14 Tree Subcom minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
9/4: OSC minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
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2024 Horizon Planning Calendar
January
•19: Arbor Day Flag Raising & Launches Mature Tree Inventory Contest
•21: Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
February
•24: Weed Wrangle
March
•9: Tour de Parks (partnering)
•Spring Break: Brazilian Pepper Tree Invasive Removal Event
April
•21: AB Earth Day Festival
May
•4: WellFest
•12: Mother’s Day
•18: Armed Forces Day
•18: New Age Hippy: Sportsters Field Day
•27: Memorial Day
June
•6: D-Day
•14: Flag Day
•16: Father’s Day
•19: Juneteenth (COAB offices closed)
•20: Summer begins
•29: COAB Summer Beach movie
July
•4: Independence Day
•13: Town Hall Meeting
August
•24: Movies in the Park
September
•2: Labor Day
•28: Fall Festival
October
•2: Rosh Hashanah begins
•14: Indigenous People’s Day / Columbus Day
•19: Family Fun Day
•31: Halloween; COAB Haunts & Treats
•ESC performs annual review of Chapter 23 & submits updates to staff & Commission
November
•2: Jazz Festival
•3: Daylight savings time ends
•5: Election day
•11: Veterans Day
•28: Thanksgiving
December
•TBD: ESC Annual Awards
•21: Winter begins
•25: Christmas
•31: New Year’s Eve
Notes:
•Decided events with dates still TBD:
•Lunch & Learn with PV Title TBD
•What is a Resilience Hub educational event TBD
•Household Hazardous Waste event TBD – Fall / Q4
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JANUARY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
City Closed
2
9a Senior Social
11a Tai Chi
5p Tai Chi 8 wk
3 4
6p Youth Council
5 6
7
10-2 Farmer’s Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
8
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission Mtg
9
11a Tai Chi
5p Tai Chi 8 wk
6p ARCC
10
5:15p Tree Subcom
6p ESC mtg
11
2p Tai Chi
12 13
11am MLK Jr Day
Celebration -
SeaWalk
14
10-2 Farmer’s Market
15
MLK Jr. HOLIDAY
16
11a Tai Chi
5p Tai Chi 8 wk
6p CDB
17
4:45pm ESC Outreach
Subcom
18
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
6p STOP
19
9am Arbor Day Flag
Raising & Launch of
Mature Tree
Inventory Contest
20
10a Town Hall
21
10-2 Farmer’s Market
ESC Tree Giveaway
22
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission Mtg
23
11a Tai Chi
5p Tai Chi 8 wk
24
6pm Charter Review
Committee
25
9am ESC S&R Subcom
2p Tai Chi
26 27
28
10-2 Farmer’s Market
29
10:30a Chair Yoa
5:30p Commission
Priority Setting
30
11a Tai Chi
5p Tai Chi 8 wk
6p ARCC
31
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FEBRUARY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
2p Tai Chi
6p Youth Council
2 3
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
4
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
5
10:30a Chair Yoga
5:30p Commission
Priority Setting
6
11a Tai Chi
7 8
2p Tai Chi
6:30p Pension Bd
Mtgs
9 10
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
11
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
12
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
13
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
14
5:15 Tree Subcom
6pm ESC mtg
15
2p Tai Chi
6p STOP
16 17
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
3p Black History
Month Music
&Trivia
18
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
19
10:30a Chair Yoga
20
11a Tai Chi
6p CDB
6pm Yard Invaders
Wkshp at Library
21
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
22
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi
5p Manhattan Beach Proj
23 24
9a-12p Weed
Wrangle
9-3 JB HHW event
6:30p Black History
Month Movie Night
25
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
26
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
27
11a Tai Chi
28
6pm Charter
Review Committee
29
2p Tai Chi
Last day of Mature
Tree Inventory
Contest Agenda Item #6.A.12 Jun 2024Page 45 of 113
MARCH 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
3
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
4
10:30a Chair Yoga
5
11a Tai Chi
1-4p 6p ARCC
Wkshp
6 7
2p Tai Chi
2p Code Enforcemt
6p Youth Council
6pm AB ES How-To
8 9
9a Tour de Parks
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
10
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
11
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
12
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
13
5:15 Tree Subcom
6pm ESC mtg
14
2p Tai Chi
15 16
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
17
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
18
10:30a Chair Yoga
19
11a Tai Chi
20
6p CDB
21
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
6p STOP
22 23
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
24
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
25
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
26
11a Tai Chi
27
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
6pm Charter
Review Committee
28
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
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APRIL 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
10:30a Chair Yoga
2
11a Tai Chi
3
5p Teen Council
4
6pm AB ES How-To
11a Tai Chi
5 6
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
7
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
8
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
9
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC Wkshp
10
5:15 Tree Subcom
6pm ESC mtg
11
2p Tai Chi
12 13
9a Tour de Parks
10a Town Hall
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
14
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
15
10:30a Chair Yoga
16
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
17
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
6p CDB
18
2p Tai Chi
6p STOP
19 20
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
21
ESC Earth Day /
Tree Giveaway
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
22
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
23
11a Tai Chi
24
6pm Charter
Review Committee
25
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
26 27
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
28
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
29
10:30a Chair Yoga
30
11a Tai Chi
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MAY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
5p Teen Council
2
2p Tai Chi
2p Code Enforcemt
6pm AB ES How-To
3 4
9a WellFest
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
11a Wild Wonders
5
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
6
10:30a Chair Yoga
7
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC Wkshp
8
5:15p Tree Subcom
6p ESC mtg
9
2p Tai Chi
10 11
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
12
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
13
10:30a Chair Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
14
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
15
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
6p CDB
16
2p Tai Chi
6p STOP
17 18
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
11a Wild Wonders
19
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6-8p Acoustic Night
20
10:30a Chair Yoga
6p CRC &
Commission Wkshp
21
11a Tai Chi
2p Tree Subcom
6p CDB
22 23
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
24 25
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
26
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
27
MEMORIAL DAY
9a Memorial Day Event
10:30a Chair Yoga
28
11a Tai Chi
6:30p Commission Mtg
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Summary of 2023 Efforts
Advised COAB on policy for limiting smoking in public spaces to include beaches Provided recommendations to strengthen Chapter 23 while establishing outreach programs to increase community awareness of tree protection requirementsHosted Arbor Day Event in January 2023 Hosted Air Potato Weed Wrangle in partnership with First Coast Invasive Species Working GroupPartnered on successful Bull Family Land Dedication Hosted successful Earth Day themed AB Farmers Market Hosted successful monthly Speaker & Salon event Planted 51 “Adopt a Trees” throughout our city in 2023. Agenda Item #6.A.12 Jun 2024Page 49 of 113
January 2024 Efforts
Decided upon our 2024 Chairs: ESC Chair (Sarah
Boren); Tree Subcom Chair (Bruce Andrews);
Outreach Subcom Co-Chairs (Anatasia Houston &
Patrick Nobles); and S&R Subcom Chair (Sarah Boren)
Arbor Day a HUGE success!
30+ ABE students for flag raising event
100% placement of 104 trees throughout AB
11 Adopt-A-Tree forms completed and submitted
34 Adopt-A-Tree forms passed out
92 residents pre-reserved trees
33 walk-ups
17 signups for future tree giveaway
Charter Review Committee motion declined
Chapter 23 Public Comment & Commission Discussion
Item
Agenda Item #6.A.12 Jun 2024Page 50 of 113
February 2024 Efforts
•Presented to 20+ and recruited two UNF Masters
in Public Health students to work on Chemical
Management Plan and Howell Park video
•Secured 10 vendors to date for our 4/21/24
Farmer’s Market Earth Day Festival
•Environmental stewardship language adopted by
•Charter Review Committee
•Presented to 130 Fletcher students about the ESC
and challenges it tries to address – for a Global
Perspectives AICE class
•Promoted 2024 Weed Wrangle – 25+ volunteers
helped reduce invasives in Howell Park
Agenda Item #6.A.12 Jun 2024Page 51 of 113
March 2024 Efforts
•Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal
•COAB signed LOC and LOI on two CPRG grant
applications focused on buildings and
transportation respectively
•Two UNF MPH students actively working on Howell
Park video and Florida Friendly Landscaping
guidelines
•Environmental stewardship language remains in
Charter Review Committee choices to send to
Commission
Agenda Item #6.A.12 Jun 2024Page 52 of 113
April 2024 Efforts
•Two UNF MPH students presented their efforts on Howell Park video and Florida Friendly Landscaping guidelines•Environmental stewardship language remains in Charter Review Committee choices to send to Commission•Earth Day Festival & Tree Giveaway150 7-gallon trees given away! WOOT! WOOT!73 pre-reservations 75% picked up their pre-reserved trees; 18 no shows from pre-reservation list (25%)38 walk-ups that we caught information from; 44 walk-ups that we somehow missed capturing emails and addresses from Adopt-a-Tree Forms -- 4 completed on site; 18 passed out/taken home to complete -- For comparison, we passed out 34 forms on Jan 2024 Arbor Day; 6 people indicated on a sign-up sheet that they were interested in an AAT10 people signed up for ESC newsletter6 people indicated they wanted to volunteer 3 people indicated they wanted to serve on the ESC Vendors – Only 4 of the 9 vendors showed up (Kayak Amelia, COJ Parks & Recreation, Surfrider Foundation, Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol).
Friend / Word of Mouth 10
ESC Newsletter 8
City of AB Newsletter 25
Facebook 10
Direct email to waitlist & past tree giveaway signups 19
Other 5
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Atlantic Beach
FL 32233
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Atlantic Beach
FL 32233
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KAHO
SPTR
VIRO
Multiple Species
66 West 9th Street
Atlantic Beach
FL 32233
Invasive Species Location - 10th Street to 14th Street
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City of Atlantic BeachBeachAveBeachAve15thSt
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KAHO
SPTR
VIRO
Multiple Species
66 West 9th Street
Atlantic Beach
FL 32233
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ELPU
KAHO
SPTR
VIRO
Multiple Species
66 West 9th Street
Atlantic Beach
FL 32233
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KAHO
SPTR
VIRO
Multiple Species
66 West 9th Street
Atlantic Beach
FL 32233
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ELPU
KAHO
SPTR
VIRO
Multiple Species
66 West 9th Street
Atlantic Beach
FL 32233
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KAHO
SPTR
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66 West 9th Street
Atlantic Beach
FL 32233
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ELPU
KAHO
SPTR
VIRO
Multiple Species
66 West 9th Street
Atlantic Beach
FL 32233
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ASPARAGUS FERN
asparagus aethiopicus
Provided by Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC and the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants for the City of Atlantic Beach
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ASPARAGUS FERN
asparagus aethiopicus
Provided by Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC and the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants for the City of Atlanti c Beach
Appearance: Slightly woody, evergreen herb with a sprawling
habit. Tiny spines between leaf stems and branches.
Leaves: Needle-like, reduced to scales but leaf-like, solitary or in
clusters of two or three brachlets.
Flowers: Many, small, fragrant white or pale pink flowers
sprouting from between leaf stem and
branches.
Fruit: Small, bright red, 1-3 seeded, spher-
ical berry, 6-12 mm in diameter.
Ecological threat:
Asparagus fern spreads by bird-dispersed seeds and vegetatively
by tubers, which sprout far from the main plant. Colonies are
readily formed which displace native vegetation and prevent na-
tive species from reestablishing. Asparagus fern is a highly inva-
sive, shade-tolerant perennial plant and is very difficult to control
once established due to its extensive root structure and the abil-
ity to regrow from small parts of roots.
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BEACH VITEX
Vitex rotundifolia
Provided by Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC and the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants for the City of Atlantic Beach
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BEACH VITEX
Vitex rotundifolia
Provided by Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC and the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants for the City of Atlanti c Beach
Appearance: Woody, deciduous shrub growing 30 to 60 cm tall, stems sprawl-
ing across ground to 5 m or more. Roots form where buds, leaves, and branch-
ing occurs, forming dense mats with age.
Leaves: Rounded underside, opposite growth, 2 to 7 cm long, blue-green
above and light greenish-white below. Fine soft hair on leaves and stems.
Leaves have spicy aroma when crushed.
Flowers: blue-purple, to 2 cm
long, in short branched clusters
to 8 cm long.
Fruit: Spherical fleshy fruit,
green when fresh, bluish purple
to black when ripe, becoming
dark-brown when dry. Smooth/glossy skin with small hairs. 4-5.5 mm long, 5-
6.5 mm diameter. The seeds are difficult to remove from the fruit.
Ecological threat:
This species has a very rapid growth rate and a short generation time, repro-
duces sexually and asexually, is readily dispersed by water, and stem frag-
ments can readily form new plants. It outcompetes native dune species, in-
cluding Federal Threatened and Endangered plant species. It significantly re-
duces light levels underneath its canopy and forms dense mats that affect
native species. It also restricts nesting by endangered sea turtles. Although it
was initially promoted for dune stabilization, beach vitex is actually less effec-
tive at stabilizing dunes than native dune grasses that have more fibrous root
systems.
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JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera japonica
Provided by Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC and the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants for the City of Atlantic Beach
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JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera japonica
Provided by Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC and the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants for the City of Atlanti c Beach
Appearance: evergreen, woody, twining vine; younger stems are reddish in
color and are furry, becoming smooth with age.
Leaves: Oval-shaped leaves are opposite, roughly 1 ½ to 3 inches long with
occasionally furry stems.
Flowers: Growing solitary or in pairs at the base
of leaf stems or at the end of vines and have a
pair of small leaves at the base. There are five
smaller narrowly triangular green leaves joined
together at the base. Of the flower The tubular
flower has five petals, usually in one set of
three and one set of two. White or cream-
colored, becoming yellowish in age. Five sta-
mens extend past the petals.
Fruit: berries, 0.4-0.7 cm in diameter, hard and
green when immature, and black and soft (even
fluid-filled) when ripe.
Ecological threat:
Displace native species by outcompeting native plants for light, space, water,
and nutrients. It grows very rapidly and sends out runners that will root and
grow anywhere. In nature, honeysuckle vines will twine around anything
growing in close proximity, eventually covering small trees and shrubs. This
can lead to the collapse of the trees and shrubs due to the mere weight of
vegetation. Dense thickets of vegetation prevent the germination and growth
of many native species, eventually preventing the replacement of understory
shrubs and trees. Honeysuckle opens the door for many other invasive species
to invade, further decreasing the natural diversity of forests or natural areas.
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UF/IFAS Center for AquaƟc and Invasive Plants
Field Guide to the
Invasive Plants of
The City of AtlanƟc Beach
Dune Habitat
Provided to
The City of AtlanƟc Beach
By
Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC
And
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Provided by Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC and the UF/IFAS Center for AquaƟc and Invasive Plants for the City of AtlanƟc Beach
This Field Guide to the Invasive Plants of The City of Atlantic
Beach Dune Habitat was developed following a survey of the 2.5-
mile, 75-acre dune habitat on the eastern boundary of The City
of Atlantic Beach, Florida.
The surveyed habitat is bound to the east by the eastern toe-of-
slope of the dune habitat; to the west by the property bounda-
ries of the residenƟal and commercial properƟes adjacent to the
dune habitat; to the north by the property boundary with
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park; and to the south by the centerline of
AtlanƟc Boulevard.
The survey idenƟfied plants listed on the Florida Invasive Species
Council’s (FISC) 2019 List of Invasive Plant Species.
Global PosiƟoning System (GPS) data was used to record the lo-
caƟons of the invasive plant species and the locaƟons are shown
on the accompanying map.
The guide describes each invasive plant species observed within
and adjacent to the public dune habitat managed by the City of
AtlanƟc Beach, provides recommendaƟons for control, and in-
cludes the locaƟon of a specimen plant for each plant species.
Invasive plants were also observed in privately-owned areas of
the dune habitat.
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ASPARAGUS FERN
Asparagus aethiopicus
Provided by Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC and the UF/IFAS Center for AquaƟc and Invasive Plants for the City of AtlanƟc Beach
Asparagus fern growing with smilax vine and saltbush at assessment
locaƟon A-17
Asparagus fern
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ASPARAGUS FERN
Asparagus aethiopicus
Provided by Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC and the UF/IFAS Center for AquaƟc and Invasive Plants for the City of AtlanƟc Beach
Appearance: Slightly woody, evergreen herb with a
sprawling habit. Tiny spines between leaf stems and
branches.
Leaves: Needle-like, reduced to scales but leaf-like,
solitary or in clusters of two or three.
Flowers: Many small, fragrant white or pale pink flow-
ers sprouting from between leaf stem and branches.
Fruit: Small, bright red, 1-3 seeded, spherical berry, 1/2
inch in diameter.
Ecological threat: Asparagus fern spreads by bird-dispersed seeds and vegetatively by
tubers, which sprout far from the main plant. Colonies are readily formed which dis-
place native vegetation and prevent native species from reestablishing. Asparagus fern
is a highly invasive, shade-tolerant perennial plant and is very difficult to control once
established due to its extensive root structure and the ability to regrow from small
parts of roots.
Florida Exotic and Pest Plant Council Category I - Invasive exotics that are altering na-
tive plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or
ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Limit planting. When used as outdoor houseplants, foraging birds readily
eat berries. A diversity of native plants can provide resiliency against invasive plants.
Cultural/Physical - Removal of existing plants before seeds are produced. Prevent seed
spread during the removal process.
Mechanical - Cutting provides some control, although herbicide may be required to
control resprouting. Completely remove all roots and tubers.
Biological - No known biological controls.
Chemical - Habitat-appropriate application of restricted-use herbicides by licensed
applicator. Retreatment may be necessary.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/asparagus-
aethiopicus
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BEACH VITEX
Vitex rotundifolia
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Beach vitex at assessment locaƟon A-86
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BEACH VITEX
Vitex rotundifolia
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Appearance: Woody, deciduous shrub
growing 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall, stems sprawl-
ing across ground to 5 m or more. Roots
form where buds, leaves, and branching
occur, forming dense mats with age.
Leaves: Rounded underside, opposite
growth, up to 2 inches long, blue-green
above and light greenish-white below. Fine
soft hair on leaves and stems. Leaves have spicy aroma when crushed.
Flowers: Blue-purple, up to 1/4 inch long, in short, branched clusters to 4 inches long.
Fruit: Spherical fleshy fruit, green when fresh, bluish purple to black when ripe, becoming dark-
brown when dry. Smooth/glossy skin with small hairs. 1/4 inch wide. The seeds are difficult to
remove from the fruit.
Ecological threat: This species has a very rapid growth rate and a short generation time, repro-
duces sexually and asexually, is readily dispersed by water, and stem fragments can readily form
new plants. It outcompetes native dune species, including Federal Threatened and Endangered
plant species. It significantly reduces light levels underneath its canopy and forms dense mats that
affect native species. It also restricts nesting by endangered sea turtles. Although it was initially
promoted for dune stabilization, beach vitex is actually less effective at stabilizing dunes than
native dune grasses that have more fibrous root systems.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category I - Invasive exotics that are altering native plant commu-
nities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or
hybridizing with natives.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant.
Cultural/Physical - Pull immature plants, being sure to remove all parts. Replace with native
plants.
Mechanical - None known.
Biological - No known biological controls.
Chemical - Habitat-appropriate application of restricted-use herbicides by licensed applicator.
Retreatment may be necessary.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/vitex-rotundifolia
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JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera japonica
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Japanese honeysuckle at assessment locaƟon A-11
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JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera japonica
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Appearance: Evergreen, woody, twining vine; younger stems are
reddish in color and are furry, becoming smooth with age.
Leaves: Oval-shaped leaves are opposite, roughly 1 1/2 to 3 inches
long with occasionally furry stems.
Flowers: Growing solitary or in pairs at the base of leaf stems or at
the end of vines and have a pair of small leaves at the base. There
are five smaller narrowly triangular green leaves joined together at
the base of the flower. The tubular flower has five petals, usually in
one set of three and one set of two. White or cream-colored,
becoming yellowish in age. Five stamens extend past the petals.
Fruit: Berries, 1/4 inch diameter, hard and green when immature,
and black and soft (even fluid-filled) when ripe.
Ecological threat: Displace native species by outcompeting native
plants for light, space, water, and nutrients. It grows very rapidly
and sends out runners that will root and grow anywhere. In nature,
honeysuckle vines will twine around anything growing in close
proximity, eventually covering small trees and shrubs. This can lead
to the collapse of the trees and shrubs due to the mere weight of vegetation. Dense thickets of vegetation
prevent the germination and growth of many native species, eventually preventing the replacement of under-
story shrubs and trees. Honeysuckle opens the door for many other invasive species to invade, further decreas-
ing the natural diversity of forests or natural areas.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category I - Invasive exotics that are altering native plant communities by dis-
placing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant.
Cultural/Physical - Native alternatives to Japanese honeysuckle for use in home landscaping include trumpet
creeper (Campsis radicans), Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), and coral honeysuckle (Lonicera
sempervirens). Good ground cover will also prevent Japanese honeysuckle from becoming established.
Mechanical - Hand-pulling, grubbing with a hoe or a shovel, and removal of trailing vines is practical for small
infestations. Remove and destroy all plant material after cutting to prevent rooting and reinfestation. Avoid soil
disturbance which may stimulate seed germination from the seed bank.
Biological - No known biological controls.
Chemical - Habitat-appropriate application of restricted-use herbicides by licensed applicator. Retreatment may
be necessary.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/vitex-rotundifolia
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LANTANA
Lantana strigocamara
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Lantana growing with sea oats at assessment locaƟon A-14
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LANTANA
Lantana strigocamara
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Appearance: Grows profusely. Multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub,
to 2 m (6 ft) or more, with stems square, covered with bristly
hairs when green; often armed as well with scattered small
prickles.
Leaves: Opposite, simple, with stems to 3/4 inches long; leaves
are oval, rough, hairy, to 6 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide with
blunt-toothed edges and broad squared-off bases and are strong-
ly aromatic.
Flowers: Small, multicolored; in stalked, dense, flat-topped
clusters to 1 1/2 inches across. The petals form a narrow tube
with 4 short spreading lobes; flowers may be white to pink or lavender, yellow to orange or red, changing color
over time.
Fruit: Round and fleshy with 2 seeds, about 1/4 inch wide; green turning purple then blue-black.
Ecological threat: Spread easily via birds and tolerant of a wide range of conditions, Lantana has invaded agri-
cultural land and many natural areas from wetlands, dunes, to forests. In livestock pasture it can result in dra-
matic losses in yields and productivity. In natural areas it can form dense thickets, crowding out native vegeta-
tion and reducing biodiversity. It can also hybridize with native lantana species. All parts of this plant are toxic
and have impacted livestock, pets, children.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category I - Invasive exotics that are altering native plant communities by dis-
placing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant. Remove plant from home landscapes and do not purchase from garden centers.
Cultural/Physical - Preventing seed production by removing flower heads prior to seed set will greatly reduce
the number of seeds released into the seed bank, as well as reduce the number of seeds available for spread by
birds or other animals.
Mechanical - Mowing can reduce dense infestations. These tactics can make spot treatments with chemicals
more economically effective. For mechanical methods alone to be effective, the entire root system must be
removed.
Biological - Over 20 biocontrol agents have been released to control lantana in Hawaii with varying results. The
most effective are the defoliating caterpillar Hypena strigata; the seed-destroying fly Ophiomyia lantanae, and
the lace bug Teleonemia scrupulosa. However, due to popularity of this species in the ornamental industry, the
release of biological control agents has not been feasible.
Chemical - Habitat-appropriate application of restricted-use herbicides by licensed applicator. Retreatment may
be necessary.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/lantana-camara/
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MEXICAN PETUNIA
Ruellia simplex
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Note—Mexican petunia only observed adjacent to dune habitat
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MEXICAN PETUNIA
Ruellia simplex
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Appearance: perennial herb, to 3 feet tall. Stems green
or purple.
Leaves: dark green, opposite, lance-shaped, about 8
inches long and 1/2 inch wide, prominent veins on the
underside, edges smooth or wavy.
Flowers: trumpet shaped, 1 1/2 to 3 inches wide, soli-
tary or clustered at the tips of the stems, usually purple,
but white and pink flowers exist.
Fruit: cylindrical capsules containing 4-28 seeds. Cap-
sules explode when dry, spreading seeds long distances.
Ecological threat: Spreads via lateral roots and abundant readily viable seed that can
germinate in light or dark conditions. The seeds produce a gel-like substance when wet
that enables them to stick to surfaces when they dry. It forms dense stands in the un-
derstory of forests, crowding out native plants and altering fire and succession re-
gimes.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category I - Invasive exotics that are altering native
plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or
ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant.
Cultural/Physical - Replace with native plants.
Mechanical - Plants must be removed completely, removing the entire root mass, or
they will continue to resprout. Mowing or weed-eating the tops off Mexican-petunia is
ineffective.
Biological - No known biological controls.
Chemical - Habitat-appropriate application of restricted-use herbicides by licensed
applicator. Retreatment may be necessary.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/ruellia-
simplex/
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MOTHER OF MILLIONS
Kalanchoe sp.
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Mother of Millions
growing with smilax
vine and sea oats at
assessment locaƟon A-
81
Mother of Millions
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MOTHER OF MILLIONS
Kalanchoe sp.
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Appearance: Succulent herb. Stems are hollow, fleshy, dark
green.
Leaves: Fleshy, rounded, scalloped and pointed leaves.
Flowers: Long and bell-like and pendulous, red and occasion-
ally green.
Fruit: None.
Ecological threat: Mother of Millions reproduces both sex-
ually and vegetatively. In vegetative reproduction, suckers
are produced from the base of the plant and daughter plant-
lets are formed along the edges of detached leaves. These
plantlets can also be formed on the flowers. High reproductive rates and an ability to
thrive in dry arid environments have allowed them to invade coastal dune habitats in
Florida where they create carpets of plants, crowding out native species. Because they
do not have a deep root system, they have the potential to destabilize these areas by
reducing the cover of sea oats and other native plants who’s dense and deeps roots
hold sand in place.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category II – Exotics that have increased in abundance
or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant. Do not dump landscape plant material in natural or dis-
turbed areas.
Cultural/Physical - Hand pull, dispose of plant material properly to prevent further
spread.
Mechanical - None known. debris from mowing/weedwacking will spread the infesta-
tion.
Biologial - No known biological controls.
Chemical - Habitat-appropriate application of restricted-use herbicides by licensed
applicator. Retreatment may be necessary.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/kalanchoe-
species/
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SILVERTHORN
Elaeagnus pungens
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Note—Silverthorn only
observed adjacent to
dune habitat
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Appearance: Thorny, evergreen shrub with
long shoots to about 18 feet tall; branches
sometimes appearing vine-like.
Leaves: Alternate, simple, oval; 1–4 inches
long, 1–2 inches wide; lower surface covered
with silvery to ash-white scales.
Flowers: Tiny, brown, about 1/4 inch long;
borne in clusters at the base of the leaves,
appearing in fall and early winter.
Fruit: Oblong, fleshy, to about 1/2 inch long;
borne on a short stalk, 1/4 inch long, changing from green to pinkish brown and cov-
ered with fine dots.
Ecological threat: Florida Invasive Species Council Category II – Exotics that have in-
creased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant
Cultural/Physical - Remove plants prior to seed production but note that sharp spur
shoots can make cutting and physical removal hazardous. Revegetate natural areas
with native species.
Mechanical - Aggressive mowing is an option whenever possible. Repeat as needed to
control regrowth.
Biological - No known biological controls.
Chemical - Habitat-appropriate application of restricted-use herbicides by licensed
applicator. Retreatment may be necessary.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/elaeagnus-
pungens
SILVERTHORN
Elaeagnus pungens
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UMBRELLA PLANT
Cyperus involucratus
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Note—Umbrella plant only observed adjacent to dune habitat
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UMBRELLA PLANT
Cyperus involucratus
Appearance: Forms clumps of triangular stems
growing up to 6 ft. tall. It has woody roots from
which new stems arise.
Leaves: Stems are topped by a circular cluster of
10-25 long, thin, leaf-like bracts that are from 6-15
inches long. These bracts are not true leaves. Its
leaves are bladeless sheaths encasing the stem at
the base.
Flowers: 15-25 stalked spikelets growing from the
bracts, start as green but turn reddish-brown as
they mature. Bloom from summer to fall.
Fruit: Small, dark brown and oval; 3-angled nut-
lets.
Ecological threat: Invades disturbed and natural
wetland areas.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category II – Exotics that have increased in abundance
or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant
Cultural/Physical - Remove all plant material including roots.
Mechanical - No known mechanical controls.
Biological - No known biological controls.
Chemical - Habitat-appropriate application of restricted-use herbicides by licensed
applicator. Retreatment may be necessary.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/cyperus-
involucratus/
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WEDELIA
SphagneƟcola trilobata
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Wedelia at assessment locaƟon A-40
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WEDELIA
SphagneƟcola trilobata
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Appearance: Mat forming perennial
herb with rounded stems
Leaves: Fleshy, usually 2 to 4 inches
long and 1 to 5 inches wide, with
irregularly toothed edges.
Flowers: solitary, one inch in diame-
ter and yellow-orange in color.
Fruit: None.
Ecological threat: Wedelia seed production is low and it generally does not
reproduce prolifically via seed. However, it escapes from gardens to nearby
areas via runners and fragmentation. Forms dense thickets of vegetation,
crowding out native plants.
Forida Invasive Species Council Category II – Exotics that have increased in
abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant.
Cultural/Physical - Replace in landscape with native plants.
Mechanical - Mowing or slashing of wedelia infested areas should be avoided.
This may cause the development of new plants.
Biological - No known biological controls.
Chemical - Habitat-appropriate application of restricted-use herbicides by li-
censed applicator. Retreatment may be necessary.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/
sphagneticola-trilobata/
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UF/IFAS Center for AquaƟc and Invasive Plants
Homeowner Guide to the
Invasive Plants of
The City of AtlanƟc Beach
Dune Habitat
Provided to
The City of AtlanƟc Beach
By
Yewtree Environmental Services, LLC
And
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This Homeowner Guide to the Invasive Plants of The
City of Atlantic Beach Dune Habitat was developed fol-
lowing a survey of the 2.5-mile, 75-acre dune habitat on
the eastern boundary of The City of Atlantic Beach, Flor-
ida.
The surveyed habitat is bound to the east by the east-
ern toe-of-slope of the dune habitat; to the west by the
property boundaries of the residenƟal and commercial
properƟes adjacent to the dune habitat; to the north by
the property boundary with Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park;
and to the south by the centerline of AtlanƟc Boulevard.
The survey idenƟfied plants listed on the Florida Inva-
sive Species Council’s (FISC) 2019 List of Invasive Plant
Species.
The guide describes invasive plant species observed
within and adjacent to the public dune habitat managed
by The City of AtlanƟc Beach.
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ASPARAGUS FERN
Asparagus aethiopicus
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Asparagus fern growing with smilax vine and saltbush
Asparagus fern
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ASPARAGUS FERN
Asparagus aethiopicus
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Appearance: Slightly woody, evergreen herb with
a sprawling habit. Tiny spines between leaf stems
and branches.
Leaves: Needle-like, reduced to scales but leaf-
like, solitary or in clusters of two or three.
Flowers: Many small, fragrant white or pale pink
flowers sprouting from between leaf stem and
branches.
Fruit: Small, bright red, 1-3 seeded, spherical berry, 1/2 inch in diameter.
Ecological threat: Asparagus fern spreads by bird-dispersed seeds and vegeta-
tively by tubers, which sprout far from the main plant. Colonies are readily
formed which displace native vegetation and prevent native species from
reestablishing. Asparagus fern is a highly invasive, shade-tolerant perennial
plant and is very difficult to control once established due to its extensive root
structure and the ability to regrow from small parts of roots.
Florida Exotic and Pest Plant Council Category I - Invasive exotics that are al-
tering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing com-
munity structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Limit planting. When used as outdoor houseplants, foraging
birds readily eat berries. A diversity of native plants can provide resiliency
against invasive plants.
Cultural/Physical - Removal of existing plants before seeds are produced. Pre-
vent seed spread during the removal process.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/
asparagus-aethiopicus
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BEACH VITEX
Vitex rotundifolia
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Beach vitex
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BEACH VITEX
Vitex rotundifolia
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Appearance: Woody, deciduous shrub
growing 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall, stems
sprawling across ground to 5 m or
more. Roots form where buds, leaves,
and branching occur, forming dense
mats with age.
Leaves: Rounded underside, opposite
growth, up to 2 inches long, blue-green above and light greenish-white below. Fine soft
hair on leaves and stems. Leaves have spicy aroma when crushed.
Flowers: Blue-purple, up to 1/4 inch long, in short, branched clusters to 4 inches long.
Fruit: Spherical fleshy fruit, green when fresh, bluish purple to black when ripe, becom-
ing dark-brown when dry. Smooth/glossy skin with small hairs. 1/4 inch wide. The
seeds are difficult to remove from the fruit.
Ecological threat: This species has a very rapid growth rate and a short generation
time, reproduces sexually and asexually, is readily dispersed by water, and stem frag-
ments can readily form new plants. It outcompetes native dune species, including Fed-
eral Threatened and Endangered plant species. It significantly reduces light levels un-
derneath its canopy and forms dense mats that affect native species. It also restricts
nesting by endangered sea turtles. Although it was initially promoted for dune stabili-
zation, beach vitex is actually less effective at stabilizing dunes than native dune grass-
es that have more fibrous root systems.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category I - Invasive exotics that are altering native
plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or
ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant.
Cultural/Physical - Pull immature plants, being sure to remove all parts. Replace with
native plants.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/vitex-
rotundifolia
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JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera japonica
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Japanese honeysuckle
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JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera japonica
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Appearance: Evergreen, woody, twining vine; younger
stems are reddish in color and are furry, becoming smooth
with age.
Leaves: Oval-shaped leaves are opposite, roughly 1 1/2 to
3 inches long with occasionally furry stems.
Flowers: Growing solitary or in pairs at the base of leaf
stems or at the end of vines and have a pair of small leaves
at the base. There are five smaller narrowly triangular
green leaves joined together at the base of the flower. The
tubular flower has five petals, usually in one set of three
and one set of two. White or cream-colored, becoming
yellowish in age. Five stamens extend past the petals.
Fruit: Berries, 1/4 inch diameter, hard and green when
immature, and black and soft (even fluid-filled) when ripe.
Ecological threat: Displace native species by outcompeting
native plants for light, space, water, and nutrients. It grows very rapidly and sends out runners
that will root and grow anywhere. In nature, honeysuckle vines will twine around anything grow-
ing in close proximity, eventually covering small trees and shrubs. This can lead to the collapse of
the trees and shrubs due to the mere weight of vegetation. Dense thickets of vegetation prevent
the germination and growth of many native species, eventually preventing the replacement of
understory shrubs and trees. Honeysuckle opens the door for many other invasive species to
invade, further decreasing the natural diversity of forests or natural areas.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category I - Invasive exotics that are altering native plant commu-
nities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or
hybridizing with natives.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant.
Cultural/Physical - Native alternatives to Japanese honeysuckle for use in home landscaping in-
clude trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans), Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), and
coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens). Good ground cover will also prevent Japanese honey-
suckle from becoming established.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/vitex-rotundifolia
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LANTANA
Lantana strigocamara
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Lantana growing with sea oats
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LANTANA
Lantana strigocamara
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Appearance: Grows profusely. Multi-stemmed,
deciduous shrub, to 2 m (6 ft) or more, with stems
square, covered with bristly hairs when green;
often armed as well with scattered small prickles.
Leaves: Opposite, simple, with stems to 3/4 inches
long; leaves are oval, rough, hairy, to 6 inches long
and 2 1/2 inches wide with blunt-toothed edges
and broad squared-off bases and are strongly aro-
matic.
Flowers: Small, multicolored; in stalked, dense, flat-topped clusters to 1 1/2 inches
across. The petals form a narrow tube with 4 short spreading lobes; flowers may be
white to pink or lavender, yellow to orange or red, changing color over time.
Fruit: Round and fleshy with 2 seeds, about 1/4 inch wide; green turning purple then
blue-black.
Ecological threat: Spread easily via birds and tolerant of a wide range of conditions,
Lantana has invaded agricultural land and many natural areas from wetlands, dunes, to
forests. In livestock pasture it can result in dramatic losses in yields and productivity. In
natural areas it can form dense thickets, crowding out native vegetation and reducing
biodiversity. It can also hybridize with native lantana species. All parts of this plant are
toxic and have impacted livestock, pets, children.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category I - Invasive exotics that are altering native
plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or
ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant. Remove plant from home landscapes and do not purchase
from garden centers.
Cultural/Physical - Preventing seed production by removing flower heads prior to seed
set will greatly reduce the number of seeds released into the seed bank, as well as
reduce the number of seeds available for spread by birds or other animals.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/lantana-
camara/
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MEXICAN PETUNIA
Ruellia simplex
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Note—Mexican petunia only observed adjacent to dune habitat
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MEXICAN PETUNIA
Ruellia simplex
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Appearance: perennial herb, to 3 feet tall. Stems
green or purple.
Leaves: dark green, opposite, lance-shaped, about
8 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, prominent veins
on the underside, edges smooth or wavy.
Flowers: trumpet shaped, 1 1/2 to 3 inches wide,
solitary or clustered at the tips of the stems, usual-
ly purple, but white and pink flowers exist.
Fruit: cylindrical capsules containing 4-28 seeds. Capsules explode when dry,
spreading seeds long distances.
Ecological threat: Spreads via lateral roots and abundant readily viable seed
that can germinate in light or dark conditions. The seeds produce a gel-like
substance when wet that enables them to stick to surfaces when they dry. It
forms dense stands in the understory of forests, crowding out native plants
and altering fire and succession regimes.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category I - Invasive exotics that are altering
native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community
structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant.
Cultural/Physical - Replace with native plants.
Mechanical - Plants must be removed completely, removing the entire root
mass, or they will continue to resprout. Mowing or weed-eating the tops off
Mexican-petunia is ineffective.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/
ruellia-simplex/
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MOTHER OF MILLIONS
Kalanchoe sp.
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Mother of Millions
growing with smilax
vine and sea oats
Mother of Millions
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MOTHER OF MILLIONS
Kalanchoe sp.
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Appearance: Succulent herb. Stems are hollow, fleshy, dark
green.
Leaves: Fleshy, rounded, scalloped and pointed leaves.
Flowers: Long and bell-like and pendulous, red and occasion-
ally green.
Fruit: None.
Ecological threat: Mother of Millions reproduces both sex-
ually and vegetatively. In vegetative reproduction, suckers
are produced from the base of the plant and daughter plant-
lets are formed along the edges of detached leaves. These
plantlets can also be formed on the flowers. High reproductive rates and an ability to
thrive in dry arid environments have allowed them to invade coastal dune habitats in
Florida where they create carpets of plants, crowding out native species. Because they
do not have a deep root system, they have the potential to destabilize these areas by
reducing the cover of sea oats and other native plants who’s dense and deeps roots
hold sand in place.
Forida Invasive Species Council Category II – Exotics that have increased in abundance
or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant. Do not dump landscape plant material in natural or dis-
turbed areas.
Cultural/Physical - Hand pull, dispose of plant material properly to prevent further
spread.
Mechanical - None known. Debris from mowing/weedwacking will spread the infesta-
tion.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/kalanchoe-
species/
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SILVERTHORN
Elaeagnus pungens
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Note—Silverthorn only
observed adjacent to
dune habitat
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Appearance: Thorny, evergreen shrub
with long shoots to about 18 feet tall;
branches sometimes appearing vine-like.
Leaves: Alternate, simple, oval; 1–4 inch-
es long, 1–2 inches wide; lower surface
covered with silvery to ash-white scales.
Flowers: Tiny, brown, about 1/4 inch
long; borne in clusters at the base of the
leaves, appearing in fall and early winter.
Fruit: Oblong, fleshy, to about 1/2 inch long; borne on a short stalk, 1/4 inch
long, changing from green to pinkish brown and covered with fine dots.
Ecological threat: Florida Invasive Species Council Category II – Exotics that
have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida
plant communities.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant
Cultural/Physical - Remove plants prior to seed production but note that sharp
spur shoots can make cutting and physical removal hazardous. Revegetate
natural areas with native species.
Mechanical - Aggressive mowing is an option whenever possible. Repeat as
needed to control regrowth.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/
elaeagnus-pungens
SILVERTHORN
Elaeagnus pungens
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UMBRELLA PLANT
Cyperus involucratus
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Note—Umbrella plant only observed adjacent to dune habitat
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UMBRELLA PLANT
Cyperus involucratus
Appearance: Forms clumps of triangular
stems growing up to 6 ft. tall. It has
woody roots from which new stems arise.
Leaves: Stems are topped by a circular
cluster of 10-25 long, thin, leaf-like bracts
that are from 6-15 inches long. These
bracts are not true leaves. Its leaves are
bladeless sheaths encasing the stem at
the base.
Flowers: 15-25 stalked spikelets growing
from the bracts, start as green but turn
reddish-brown as they mature. Bloom
from summer to fall.
Fruit: Small, dark brown and oval; 3-angled nutlets.
Ecological threat: Invades disturbed and natural wetland areas.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category II – Exotics that have in-
creased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida
plant communities.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant
Cultural/Physical - Remove all plant material including roots.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-
directory/cyperus-involucratus/
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WEDELIA
SphagneƟcola trilobata
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Wedelia
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WEDELIA
SphagneƟcola trilobata
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Appearance: Mat forming peren-
nial herb with rounded stems
Leaves: Fleshy, usually 2 to 4
inches long and 1 to 5 inches
wide, with irregularly toothed
edges.
Flowers: solitary, one inch in diameter and yellow-orange in color.
Fruit: None.
Ecological threat: Wedelia seed production is low and it generally does
not reproduce prolifically via seed. However, it escapes from gardens
to nearby areas via runners and fragmentation. Forms dense thickets
of vegetation, crowding out native plants.
Florida Invasive Species Council Category II – Exotics that have in-
creased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida
plant communities.
Control Methods:
Preventative - Do not plant.
Cultural/Physical - Replace in landscape with native plants.
Mechanical - Mowing or slashing of wedelia infested areas should be
avoided. This may cause the development of new plants.
More information available at https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-
directory/sphagneticola-trilobata/
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City of Atlantic Beach volunteer management program overview
A Volunteer Management Program (VMP) is needed to provide centralized processes and
practices that provide support and resources to city departments that use volunteers.
Volunteers play a key role in carrying out local government’s mission. Here’s how:
• Frees up staff time and expands capacity. By delegating tasks to volunteers, staff
can free up time to focus on more strategic and important work.
• Improves efficiency and productivity. Volunteers can bring a fresh perspective and
new skills to the table, which can help local governments improve their efficiency
and productivity. For example, a volunteer with expertise in social media marketing
can help the local government reach a wider audience and promote its programs and
services more effectively.
Having volunteers is one thing; successfully and efficiently coordinating them is another.
Here are the benefits:
• Ensures a smooth and efficient events, activities, etc. Effective volunteer
coordination helps to ensure that all of the tasks necessary for success are completed
on time and to a high standard. This includes everything from setting up before and
taking down after events to managing volunteers' roles and responsibilities.
• Maximizes volunteers’ impact. By matching volunteers to the right roles and
tasks, volunteer coordination helps to ensure that their skills and talents are used
most effectively. This also helps to prevent volunteers from feeling overwhelmed or
underutilized.
• Creates a positive volunteer experience. Volunteer coordination helps to create a
positive and welcoming environment for volunteers. This includes providing them
with clear instructions and support, as well as recognizing their contributions. When
volunteers have a positive experience, they are more likely to volunteer again in the
future.
• Boosts morale and motivation. A well-managed volunteer program can boost the
morale and motivation of staff and volunteers alike. When people feel valued and
appreciated, they are more likely to be productive and engaged.
• Strengthens community ties and the local government’s reputation. Volunteer
programs can help to strengthen community ties by bringing people together from
different backgrounds to work towards a common goal. This can lead to a more
cohesive and supportive community. Meanwhile, well-coordinated activities with
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enthusiastic and engaged volunteers reflects positively on the local government. This
can help to attract new supporters, volunteers and sponsors.
Taking it a step further, centralized VMPs not only connect volunteers with opportunities
to serve their communities, they help to ensure that volunteers are well-trained, well-
matched to their assignments, well-supported and – very importantly – well appreciated.
This, in turn, helps to maximize the impact of volunteer service on local communities.
Local government VMP program benefits include:
• Increased volunteer engagement. When volunteers are well-trained, well-matched to
their assignments, and well-supported, they are more likely to be engaged in their
service and to have a positive experience. This can lead to increased volunteer
retention and a greater willingness to volunteer in the future.
• Improved service delivery. Volunteers can provide valuable support to local
governments, helping to deliver services that might otherwise not be possible. For
example, volunteers can help with staffing community events, providing tutoring or
mentoring to youth, or providing assistance to elderly residents.
• Cost savings. Volunteers can save local governments money by providing services that
would otherwise require paid staff. For example, volunteers can help with
administrative tasks, data entry, or event planning.
• Community building. Volunteerism can help to build a sense of community by
connecting people from different backgrounds and fostering a spirit of civic
engagement.
Beaches Habitat for Humanity (BHH) Agreement
• Purpose and Responsibilities. BHH will provide volunteer management and
coordination services in conjunction with the Municipality and on the Municipality’s
behalf. Specifically, working directly with Municipality representatives, BHH – through
its Community Engagement Manager – will:
o Coordinate the City volunteer program, including interacting with staff to
identify, develop and prioritize needs for volunteer staffing.
o Promote and market volunteer programs and services. Create recruitment and
training materials.
o Interview, screen and orient prospective volunteer applicants. Maintain
accurate records and provide timely statistical and activity reports on volunteer
participation.
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• Office Hours. Until or unless both parties determine otherwise, the Community
Engagement Manager shall maintain regular office hours for the Municipality totaling
a minimum of eight hours a week.
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