April 24, 2024
Bristol Myers Squibb Earth Day Event
Bristol Myers Squibb's Go Green Team held a spotlight session with Anita Camacho who educated employees on the importance of conservation.
August 12, 2023
Citrus County Garden Club Visit
The Citrus County Garden Club made a field trip to Little Red Wagon Native nursery where Anita Camacho gave a presentation on butterfly habitat, followed by a tour of the facilities.
July 27, 2023
Childcare of Brandon Field Trip
Anita Camacho gave a bug hunt presentation to the Childcare of Brandon's children during their field trip to Little Red Wagon Native Nursery. The children then participated in a bug hunt, reptile encounter and butterfly release.
July 17, 2023
Butterfly Garden Presentation
Anita Camacho was invited to give a presentation at the Hillsborough County Children's Services on planting a butterfly garden to attract these beautiful pollinators.
July 1, 2023
Sunken Gardens
Anita Camacho was invited to provide an important supplement to a native plant program Sunken Gardens held on July 1. HGTV’s Curb Appeal host John Gidding highlighted his book, At Home with Nature: A Guide to Sustainable, Natural Landscaping. Little Red Wagon Native Nursery showcased its native plants and provided informational resources for attendees.
June 22, 2023
Montessori Academy of Carrollwood
Anita Camacho was invited to do a bug presentation and educate the children on the life cycle of a butterfly species.
April 26, 2023
NASA – KSC Sustainability Speaker Series Presentation
Anita Camacho's presentation on “Central Florida Butterflies and the Native Plants They Rely On” received many positive feedback from the NASA staff at Cape Canaveral as part of their Sustainability Speaker Series.
April 25, 2023
Polk County Master Gardeners
Anita Camacho gave a presentation on native plants to the Polk County Master Gardeners club members.
February 28, 2023
Wildlife Club of Citrus County
Anita Camacho was invited to give a presentation on the migration of the Monarchs to the members of the Wildlife Club. Once a month, members of The Wildlife Club learn about wildlife that call Citrus County home.
February 13, 2023
Audubon Resource Center at Lettuce Lake Park
Tampa Audubon, working with USF’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, hosted a class called “Natural Hillsborough” at the Lettuce Lake Nature Park’s Joel Jackson Nature Center. Anita Camacho was invited to be a guest speaker; a presentation on “Gardening for Butterflies” was followed by a Q&A session.
February 13, 2023
IMPACT volunteers
A new volunteer service group enjoyed a Monarch presentation by Anita Camacho and, following the presentation, IMPACT (Inspire, Mobilize, Participate, Advocate, Connect and Transform) assisted Anita with the maintenance of Butterfly Alley.
February 9, 2023
MacFarlane Park Elementary
Anita Camacho educated the Eco Explorers Garden Club Team about butterflies and other bugs, the importance of native plants and then planted a few more native plants in their gardens. The kids were so engaged in this. It is a big effort, but very important to teach the kids about these things and get them outside.
December 10, 2022
Heartwood Preserve
Anita Camacho was invited to the give a presentation on butterfly gardening to the members of the Heartwood Preserve in New Port Richey.
November 19, 2022
Garden Sparkles Club
The Garden Sparkles Club made a field trip to Little Red Wagon Native Nursery where Anita Camacho gave a presentation on butterfly gardening, followed by a tour of the facility, including the live exhibits.
November 9, 2022
Elegant Gardener's Meeting
Anita Camacho was invited to be a guest speaker at The Sun City Center Elegant Gardener's social and plant exchange. The gardeners learned tips about butterfly gardening and the importance of native plants to support pollinators.
October 22, 2022
Dade County Monarch Festival
Little Red Wagon Native Nursery was a proud sponsor of the Dade County Garden Club's Monarch Festival. Anita Camacho hosted a Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation education tent with a live butterfly exhibit and answered questions about butterfly gardening.
October 18, 2022
St. Pete Audubon Society
At the Sunshine Center, in downtown St. Pete, Anita Camacho gave a presentation about the Monarch IUCN red list and stressed the need for native plants and native milkweed in gardens.
September 13, 2022
Working Women of Tampa Bay (WWTB)
Little Red Wagon Native Nursery hosted the WWTB for their Tampa Coffee Connections. Anita Camacho gave a presentation on how the Little Red Wagon Native Nursery and Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation entities work together to conserve butterflies, pollinators and their habitats as well as educate the public about the importance of the Florida ecosystems.
August 23, 2022
Berkeley Elementary Presentations
Anita Camacho was invited to “bug” out with Berkeley Elementary kindergarteners to start the new school year. Inquisitive minds lit up as they explored and learned about nature.
July 31, 2022
Young Daughters of Sarah
The Young Daughters of Sarah made a field trip to Little Red Wagon Native Nursery. Girls 4-19 years old enjoyed a nature presentation, participated in a bug hunt, crafts and more! Their field trip concluded with a visit to the live exhibit in the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation Gallery.
July 7, 2022
Dowdell Middle School Planting
From 12:30 – 3 pm, Anita Camacho installed native plants at 1208 Wishing Well Way on July 7 to beautify the landscape at Dowdell Middle Magnet School in Hillsborough County.
June 22, 2022
Carrollwood Women's Group
Anita Camacho gave a presentation about Butterflies and Native Plants to the Carrollwood Women's Group at their meeting held at the Carrollwood Country Club.
June 16, 2022
Fred Ball Park – Phase II
Little Red Wagon Native Nursery and Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation volunteers completed the second phase of plantings at Fred Ball park on Bayshore Boulevard.
June 15, 2022
FNPS at LRWNN
The Florida Native Plant Society held a membership meeting at Little Red Wagon Native Nursery from 7:00-9:00 pm on June 15.
June 13, 2022
Riverview Garden Club field trip to LRWNN
June 4, 2022
FNPS Native Coast Chapter Meeting
May 12, 2022
Imperial Pines Condominium
Anita Camacho shared her tips for butterfly gardening with attendees at the Imperial Pines Condominium Association's meeting in Clearwater, Florida.
May 9, 2022
Dade City Garden Club Field Trip
Anita Camacho hosted the Dade City Garden Club's field trip to Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.
April 21, 2022
Congregation Schaarai Zedek – Senior Luncheon
Anita Camacho was one of the “experts” asked to share information focusing on native Florida florals and greens at the Senior Luncheon. Participants had the opportunity to explore different indoor and outdoor plants and ask how to best beautify their spaces for spring.
April 20, 2022
Highland Lakes Garden Club
Anita Camacho was invited to give a presentation to the Highland Lakes for Garden Groupies Club.
April 12, 2022
Sun City Center Aquacisor Club
Anita Camacho gave a butterfly & native plant presentation to the Aquacisor Club at Sun City Center, one of Florida’s most affordable active living senior communities
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
Tampa 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 9, 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's 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.
September 15 – October 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 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.
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 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 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 and LRW held a networking event.
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.