Club Meetings
Please Join Us!
Monthly meetings typically occur on the third Wednesdays of October through April.
We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the Club.
(If you are a guest or first timer, please email us to rsvp: jensenbeachgc@gmail.com)
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From Classroom to Community Jensen Beach High School Students Design a Gazebo for the Log Cabin Senior Center at Langford Park
October 21, 2026
Our guest, Niki Norton of N2 Architecture + Design will share an update on our exciting gazebo project at Langford Park. Niki will take us through the journey - from the JBHS students’ creative gazebo design competition and the selection process to obtaining formal Martin County approval to moving forward with the project. She will discuss the project’s budget, timeline, and the steps toward construction and completion.
Speaker: Niki Norton is the principal architect and head of N2 Architecture + Design. Licensed in seven states, she has served the Treasure Coast for more than 20 years. A dedicated community leader, she has held leadership roles with the Chamber of Commerce, Lyric League, Martin County Historic Preservation Board, and green building organizations.
Location:
Bocchino Community Center
2369 NE Dixie Hwy
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
A WELCOME BRUNCH WILL BE SERVED
Registration/Social Time: 9:30-10:00.
Meeting and Program: 10:00-12:00
PLANT EXCHANGE:
Don't forget to bring a plant - take a plant!
Making Your Backyard a Bird Friendly Habitat
November 18, 2026
Discovering nature starts in our own backyards, and something as simple as putting out a bird feeder can attract many of Florida’s beautiful bird species. Birding is a rewarding way to learn about our environment, and our guest speaker is always excited to share his love of birds and nature with audiences of all ages.
Speaker: John Nelson is a conservationist, educator, and advocate for Florida’s natural environment. He served for 10 years as President of Audubon of Martin County, produces and voices the radio feature “The Audubon Moment”, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Audubon Florida. He is a certified Florida Master Naturalist through the University of Florida and holds a degree in Anthropology from Seattle Pacific University. An accomplished wildlife photographer, John captures Florida’s native wildlife to inspire appreciation and conservation of the natural world.
Location:
Bocchino Community Center
2369 NE Dixie Hwy
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Time:
Registration/Social Time: 9:30-10:00
Meeting and Program: 10:00-1:00
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
PLANT EXCHANGE: Don't forget to bring a plant - take a plant!
Annual Holiday Luncheon
December 9, 2026
Two Georges Dockside Grille
4290 SE Salerno Road
Port Salerno Waterfront District
Stuart, FL 34997
11:30 Arrival
$32 cash, check, or Zelle
$33 credit card
Hot buffet with three entrée choices, salad, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage included.
Gift baskets, raffles and holiday music will kick off our holidays. Please join us at this festive event!
Members only. RSVP required.
Rescuing the River of Grass How the Legacy of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Informs Today’s Crusade for the Everglades
January 20, 2027
Learn about the challenges, successes, and ongoing crusade to preserve one of the world’s most remarkable natural treasures for future generations. Drawing on the enduring legacy of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, whose landmark book The Everglades: River of Grass, transformed public understanding of this unique ecosystem, our guest speaker Eve Samples explores how Douglas’s vision continues to guide today’s efforts to restore and protect the Everglades.
Speaker: Eve Samples is Executive Director of Friends of the Everglades, the nonprofit founded by Marjory Stoneman Douglas in 1969. Before joining the organization in 2020, she spent 20 years as an award-winning journalist with the USA TODAY Network-Florida, Treasure Coast Newspapers, and other Florida publications. She also serves as Vice President of the Rivers Coalition and has been recognized for both her conservation leadership and excellence in journalism.
Location:
Bocchino Community Center
2369 NE Dixie Hwy
Jensen Beach, FL 35957
Times:
Registration/Social Time: 9:30-10:00
Meeting and Program: 10:00-1:00
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
Don't forget to bring a plant - take a plant!
Florida’s Flora – Stories in History
February 17, 2027
What does Florida's state tree, the sabal palm, have to do with the American Revolution? What do the cookies we ate as kids have in common with an endangered butterfly? Or cattail reeds with raising babies? Just like a seed, history has been sown into the very ground we walk on and the plants we pass every day. Professional horticulturist and Florida native Carly Batts will present a fascinating look at Florida’s endemic plants and their surprising connections to—and often their role in shaping—our own human history.
Speaker: Carly Batts is owner of B the Change Native Plants and Landscape Designs, a native plant nursery in Fort Pierce. A Florida-Friendly Landscaping Certified Professional, she holds a degree in environmental science from Stetson University and is pursuing a master’s at the University of Florida. Carly is a past president of the Native Plant Society Martin County Chapter and recipient of the Garden Club of America’s Weesie Smith Horticulture Award.
Location:
Bocchino Community Center
2369 NE Dixie Hwy
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Time:
Registration/Social Time: 9:30-10:00
Meeting and Program: 10:00-1:00
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
PLANT EXCHANGE: DON'T FORGET TO BRING A PLANT-TAKE A PLANT
Martin Cares: Protecting and Preserving Our Coastal Treasure
March 17, 2027
Learn how Martin County’s dedicated coastal management team works to safeguard our beaches, waterways, and natural resources for future generations while balancing the needs of residents, visitors, and the environment. Martin County Coastal Management’s efforts span Martin County’s 22 miles of Atlantic coastline including Jensen Beach, Stuart Beach, Sailfish Point, St. Lucie Inlet State Preserve, Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, and the Town of Jupiter (Hobe Sound Beach).
Speaker: Jessica Garland is the Coastal Program Manager for Martin County where she has been employed for over 20 years. Jessica oversees the Coastal Program which includes twenty-two miles of beach, the St. Lucie Inlet management, the northern end of the Kristen Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve and artificial reefs. Jessica was born and raised in South Florida and graduated from Indian River State College with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management.
Location:
Bocchino Community Center
2369 NE Dixie Hwy
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Times:
Registration/Social Time: 9:30-10:00
Meeting and Program: 10:00-1:00
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
PLANT EXCHANGE: Don't forget to bring a plant - take a plant!
Annual Year End Meeting & Member Appreciation Luncheon
April 21, 2027
Please join us to celebrate our club's accomplishments, recognize member's contributions as we install our new board members.
Location: Two Georges Dockside Grille
4290 SE Salerno Road
Port Salerno Waterfront District
Stuart, FL 34997
Please arrive by 11am.
$32 cash, check, or Zelle
$33 credit card
Members only please. RSVP required.