Loxahatchee Group

The Loxahatchee Group is one of sixteen local Sierra groups in the state of Florida. We serve members in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties in Southeast Florida. Our group offers members and prospective members opportunities to explore, enjoy, and protect the environment by volunteering, going on outings and becoming environmental activists. Welcome!

Sierra Club mission statement is “to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment, and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.” The statement comprises of the listed components:
1. Protecting the environment
2. Improving lives

The primary duty of the Sierra Club is to maintain the stability of the environment by combating all elements of destruction. This organization has been championing for such issues through its advocates, community of volunteers, and other supporters. Sierra Club understands the essentiality of nature to the survival of humanity. It, therefore, commits all its resources to rally like-minded individuals to join its course and create a world where people can flourish and achieve their potentials.

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Earth Day Celebration 2026: A Two-Day Event Featuring Craig Huegel

In collaboration with Palm Beach Chapter of Florida Native Plant Society

GUEST SPEAKER AND GUIDE: Craig Huegel

A well known author, ecologist, educator, and gardener, Craig Huegel is renowned for his entertaining speaking style and dynamic delivery. He offers a depth of knowledge gleaned from 34 years of experience in native plant and wildlife education, restoration and gardening.

Craig is well known in Florida as an expert in the design of wildlife-attracting landscapes. He has written six books on Florida native plants, including native plant landscaping for wildlife, gardening with wildflowers, and landscaping with native plants in the shade. He lectures widely across the state of Florida on the use of native plants in ecologically beneficial, sustainable landscapes.

An Afternoon at the Beach with Craig Huegel:

wildlife biologist, ecological consultant, author, and educator

Sunday, April 19

11 AM to 6 PM

LOCATION:
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Nature Center
10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach, FL 33406

Gather at the Amphitheater of MacArthur Beach State Park for a pleasant day — full of music, conversation, exploration, affirmation and motivation!

CONVERSATION with fellow eco-conscious Floridians.
STORIES shared by noted ecologist Craig Huegel.
MUSIC by our favorite duo, Angelina Zitelli and Sebastien Goodman.

Come for an hour or two! OR Stay for the day!

SCHEDULE:
11 am — 2 pm
Tabling event
Live music

12 pm — 2 pm
Meet and Greet
Book Signing with Craig Huegel
Craig has published four books with University of Florida Press. If you’d like to order any for him to sign, go to https://floridapress.org/author/craig-n-huegel/ .

2 pm — 3 pm
A guided nature walk with Craig Huegel through the Mac Beach Hammock. Enjoy the shade of the tree canopy and the breeze off the ocean as Craig leads an exploration of the flora and fauna protected in this special space.
(Must REGISTER beforehand. Limited to the first 20 people from Loxahatchee Group and Native Plant Society who register.) for the guided walk.

REGISTER FOR PLANT WALK

4:30 pm — 6:00 pm
Craig shares his Conservation Story—how he got started and the mile-markers along the way.

General Meeting: The Nature of Plants with Craig Huegel

Monday, April 20

Doors open 6:30 PM, Meeting 7:00 PM

LOCATION:
Mounts Botanical Gardens
531 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33415

We begin the evening with food and music and time to meet and greet friends. We will be in the Old Auditorium on Military Trail. Craig's presentation is "The Nature of Plants," a topic which will include some surprising, cutting edge information.

REGISTER

Get a Free Simple Will and Leave a Legacy to Our Loxahatchee Group

By Gary M. Landau, Esq.

When they draft their will, many people decide to leave some of their assets to charity. And what better charity than our Loxahatchee Group, where your money can continue defending our natural environment and environmental justice even after you're gone.

My Law Office of Gary M. Landau will draft your simple will for free if you leave a bequest to the Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group of $5,000 or more.

As a member of the Loxahatchee group’s Executive Committee and the co-chair of the political committee, I understand the importance of continually funding all the great work the group does in our community.

Our law office, located in Coral Springs, has served the residents of South Florida for more than 25 years. We specialize in wills and living trusts as well as real estate transactions and closings.

To make an appointment to discuss how your legacy can include protecting our natural world via a free simple will, contact my office at 954-979-6566. Learn more about estate planning on the website GaryLandau.com.