May 20, 2022
Tampa Bay's Metro Life magazine features Anita Camacho, “The Butterfly Whisperer” on page 10.
April 22, 2022
Fox13 Tampa Bay visited Little Red Wagon Native Nursery to learn why Florida native plants are crucial to the state’s butterfly community.
April 22, 2022
Anita Camacho joined Bloom TV host, Gayle Guyardo, on Earth Day to educate viewers on how they can bring butterflies to their garden.
April 22, 2022
Anita Camacho shared DIY ideas with the Tampa Patch community in celebration of Earth Day.
April 21, 2022
Anita Camacho, Tampa's local native gardener and Founder of the Butterfly Conservatory of Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation and Little Red Wagon is excited about this special day.
April 2022
Anita Camacho provided native plants for an episode of Flip My Florida Yard.
April 5, 2022
Anita Camacho joined WTSP Tampa Bay’s Great Day Live hosts to share tips on growing a butterfly garden with native plants.
April 6, 2022
Azalea Garden Circle
Anita Camacho gave a butterfly & native plant presentation to the Azalea Garden Circle.
April 6, 2022
New Suburb Beautiful Garden Club
Anita Camacho gave a presentation at New Suburb Beautiful Garden Club's Garden Party on How to do this yourself – right plant, right place.
April 6, 2022
Bellair Garden Club
Anita Camacho gave a presentation to the Bellair Garden Club.
April 2, 2022
Historic Hyde Park Garden Club
Little Red Wagon Native Nursery participated in the Historic Hyde Park Garden Club's event in the Hyde Park Village Art Center.
March 23, 2022
GreenFest
Little Red Wagon Native Nursery participated in Tampa GreenFest held at the Tampa Garden Club on Bayshore Boulevard.
March 22, 2022
Fred Ball Park Planting
In preparation for the upcoming weekend's GreenFest, Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation volunteers planted at Fred Ball Park located next to the Tampa Garden Club.
March 21, 2022
Eagle Audubon Society – Sun City
Eagle Audubon Society – Sun City made a field trip to Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
March 14, 2022
FNPS – Cuplet Fern Chapter
Anita Camacho gave a presentation to the Florida Native Plant Society – Cuplet Fern chapter via YouTube.
March 11, 2022
WISH Nature Pod Homeschoolers
Anita Camacho gave a butterfly presentation to the WISH Nature Pod Homeschoolers during their field trip to the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation Gallery.
March 9, 2022
Riverview Garden Club
Anita Camacho gave a presentation to the Riverview Garden Club during their business meeting which was followed by a luncheon.
March 2, 2022
Davis Islands Garden Club
Anita Camacho gave a presentation to the Davis Islands Garden Club during their March meeting.
February 28, 2022
Tampa Bay Heat
Anita Camacho gave a butterfly presentation to the Tampa Bay Heat Homeschool group during their field trip to the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation Gallery.
February 27, 2022
Girl Scout Butterfly Walk
Anita Camacho gave a presentation to the Girl Scout Troop and led a Butterfly Walk at Picnic Island.
February 25, 2022
Eagle Scout Planting Project
Little Red Wagon Native Nursery together with Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation proudly supported Eagle Scout Kyle Imhoff with his native plantings at Edward Medard Conservation Park. Kyle led and coordinated the entire project which included leading the team to build 8 planters and get all of the plants in the ground. The project was conceived as he noticed cars parking under the trees, instead of parking spots and destroying the root systems of the oak trees.
February 9, 2022
New Port Richey Garden Club
Anita Camacho gave a presentation on butterfly gardening to New Port Richey's Garden Club during their meeting in Trinity, FL.
February 3, 2022
New Tampa Garden Club
Anita Camacho gave a presentation on butterflies, native plants, reptiles in this area and environmentally-sensitive areas in Hunter's Green.
January 27, 2022
Temple Terrace Garden Club
Anita Camacho gave a tour of the facilities to the Temple Terrace Garden Club during their field trip to Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
January 21, 2022
FNPS Lunch & Learn
Members of the Florida Native Plant Society participated in a Lunch & Learn to welcome Shelley Sharp into her role as IED and to hear how Anita Camacho, started Little Red Wagon, get a little tour, and hear her vision for the future.
January 6, 2022
Founders Garden Circle
Anita Camacho gave a presentation to the Founders Garden Circle during their field trip to Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
November 19, 2021
THE VILLAGES: Butterfly Club
Anita Camacho, was a guest speaker at The Villages' Butterfly Club monthly meeting. Anita delivered native plants to members so they may attract butterflies and other pollinators to their garden. Members received expert advice and gardening tips.
November 18, 2021
GREAT AMERICAN TEACH-IN: McFarlane Elementary
In keeping with the Great American Teach-In, Anita Camacho, was a guest speaker at McFarlane Elementary's Garden Club. To finish off a busy day at school, children enjoyed time in the garden after learning about butterflies, types of plants that they are attracted to and how their habitats are beneficial for the environment. Native flowering plants were donated for the kids to plant in the garden. The children had a great time and learned a lot!
November 10, 2021
Weeders' Garden Club
Anita Camacho gave a presentation to the Weeders' Garden Club.
October 28, 2021
Temple Terrace GC Visit
The Temple Terrace Garden Club visited Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
October 27, 2021
Friends of Pinellas Master Naturalists
Anita Camacho participated in a Zoom with Friends of Pinellas Master Naturalists.
October 13, 2021
Temple Terrace Garden Club Presentation
Anita Camacho gave a presentation at the Temple Terrace Garden Club.
October 11, 2021
Plant City Garden Club Presentation
Anita Camacho gave a presentation at the Plant City Garden Club during their visit to Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2021
Community Outreach – Alexander Elementary
In support of National Hispanic Heritage month, as part of community outreach, the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation held a competition at Alexander Elementary school to award two students a scholarship to Little Red Wagon's “Thankful for Nature” camp in November. Kindergarten to 5th grade students were asked to create a picture or write a paragraph describing why they are thankful for nature. The competition was held to help celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 – October 15.
September 13, 2021
Guest Speaker at Sarasota Garden Club
Anita Camacho educated the Sarasota Garden Club attendees on the importance of the Florida ecosystem for pollinators.
September 8, 2021
BUTTERFLIES: How simple it is for anyone to make a difference to increase habitat for butterflies of Tampa Bay.
During the Tampa Bay Sierra Club's Monthly Program, Anita Camacho educated virtual attendees on what they can do to attract a wonderful variety of butterflies.
July 18, 2021
FNPS – Suncoast Chapter Visits LRW
The Florida Native Plant Society – Suncoast chapter visited Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
July 13, 2021
Little Red Wagon Native Nursery helps grow healthy plants.
ABC Action News Reporter, Sean Daly, visits Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
July 9, 2021
Hillsborough County Children’s Services – Summer 2021 Camp
As part of community outreach, Anita Camacho educates Hillsborough County Children’s Services’ summer campers on Tampa Bay butterflies and the native plants they rely on.
June 27, 2021
Mimosas & Monarchs
Anita gave a presentation on Monarchs while adult participants enjoyed mimosas in celebration of national pollinator week.
May 6, 2021
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
Anita gave a presentation at the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs – District VIII's spring meeting held at the Tampa Garden Club.
May 5, 2021
Rose Circle Garden Club
The Rose Circle garden club visited Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
May 3, 2021
Starkey Ranch Garden Club
Anita Camacho gave a presentation to the Starkey Ranch Garden Club at Cunningham Park in Odessa, Florida.
April 20, 2021
Healthy Habitats and Pollinators Zoom Conference
During this virtual webinar to highlight healthy habitats centering on pollinator gardens, mangrove restoration, and the importance of litter reduction and environmental stewardship, Anita Camacho gave a presentation on pollinators.
April 7, 2021
Old Fashioned Garden Club Visit
Anita Camacho hosted Old Fashioned Garden Club Circle at Little Red Wagon Native Nursery for their April meeting and luncheon. After a talk about butterflies & native plants they enjoyed a little shopping.
April 2021
Tampa Bay Times – Special Section: LifeTimes April 2021
Anita Camacho's passion for Florida's butterflies and gardens has led her down a beautiful path.
March 19, 2021
Anita Camacho – Guest Speaker at Café con Tampa
Anita was invited to be the guest speaker at Café con Tampa on March 19, 2021 where she shared her passion for butterflies and Florida native plants.
March 9, 2021
Berkeley HS Environmental Club
Anita participated in a Zoom with Berkeley Prep's High School Environmental Club.
February 22, 2021
Encore! Tampa breaks ground on butterfly garden near heart of downtown
Anita Camacho assisted volunteers on February 22, 2021 to plant 300 native plants for a butterfly garden in downtown Tampa. The plants for the project came from the Little Red Wagon Native Nursey in South Tampa, owned by Anita Camacho, who is the founder of the Butterfly Conservatory of South Tampa and the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation. Click any of the logos below to view additional media segments about the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation's Encore! park butterfly garden. Click a logo to view segment.
February 15, 2021
Homosassa River Garden Club
Anita Camacho gave a presentation on butterfly gardening at the Homosassa River Garden Club meeting.
February 9, 2021
Hyde Park Garden Club Visit
The Historic Hyde Park Garden Club visited Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
February 6, 2021
‘Put more of Florida back in Florida:’ Nursery owner takes part in NFL Green Week
Anita Camacho is passionate about Florida and Tampa Bay, keeping native plant and wildlife going. She was thrilled to be a part of the NFL Green Week by putting in a pollinator garden just a couple miles from the stadium at Wellswood Park.
February 5, 2021
February 2, 2021
GFWC Lutz/Land 'O Lakes Garden Club
The GFWC Lutz/Land O' Lakes Garden club visited Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
January 26, 2021
Forge/LRW Networking Event
Forge and LRW held a networking event.
January 26, 2021
NFL Green Week Garden Planting at Reed Park
Anita Camacho joined Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful volunteers to kick of NFL Green Week in Tampa Bay. As part of this NFL initiative, Anita helped plant a pollinator garden at Reed Park and at Wellswood Park.
January 9, 2021
Moonlight Garden Circle
The Moonlight Garden Circle visited Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
January 6, 2021
Village Garden Circle Meeting
The Village Garden Circle held their meeting at Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
November 4, 2020
Sunset Park Garden Club
Anita Camacho was guest speaker at the Sunset Park Garden Club’s meeting. Anita shared her in-depth knowledge and insight about native Florida butterflies and how to attract them, including butterfly-friendly milkweed and other plants they can grow in their yards.
October 2020
FNPS
Anita Camacho participated in a Zoom conference with the Florida Native Plant Society.
November 13, 2018
Monarch butterfly population may be in trouble
Fox 13 News learns from Anita Camacho how the population of Monarch butterflies is in a steep decline, according to a study recently released by the University of Florida.
