+ Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! – Through May 8
+ Tai Chi Classes – April 2, 30
+ Wednesday Walk and Talk – April 6, 13, 20, 27
+ Qi Gong Classes – April 6, 13, 20, 27
+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – April 10
+ Nature Explorers with Professor Screech – April 12
+ Earth Day / Explore the Palms at Mounts – April 22
+ Plant-a-Palooza Spring Plant Sale – April 23-24
+ Dazzle Your Garden with Colorful Foliage – April 29
(West Palm Beach, FL – March 15, 2022) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 16 fun, healthy, educational, and always awesome open-air events in April, including the always popular Spring Plant Sale (April 23-24).
“Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and proud ‘green-thumbers’ of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, informative, and happy horticultural activities throughout February,” says Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg. “And everybody with a determination to ‘get healthier’ will find a series of events to nurture both the body and soul.”
Through May 8
Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!
Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm (last entry at 3 p.m.)
$15 adults; $12 seniors 65+, college students and military with ID; $7 ages 6-17; FREE for MBG members and children under 6. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
Tickets available for purchase at www.mounts.org or at the gate.
Reconnect with your Inner Child. This exciting exhibition from acclaimed artist Sean Kenney made its Florida premiere at Mounts. It features over 40 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO® pieces and explores the beauty of nature through highly stylized, colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Nature POP! blends art, science, and innovation in the display of these sculptures.
April 2, 30
Tai Chi Classes
Saturdays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
Originally from ancient China, Tai Chi is an art form as well as an exercise. The movements are flowing and gentle, but profoundly powerful. The main objective of the practice of Tai Chi is to magnify, strengthen, and encourage the flow of the internal energy, the “chi”. When the “chi” flows throughout the body, one experiences over-all health, rejuvenation, and internal joy. Led by Josefina McMahon, this class is based on Sun Style Tai Chi which combines Qigong and Tai Chi. Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Bring a towel and water.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
April 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesday Walk and Talk
Wednesdays, 8:30 am to 9:30 am
$5 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; tour size is limited to 15 adults
Come early to enjoy the quietness of the morning while reconnecting and recharging with nature. Walk for fitness and for fun, stopping along the way for a few stretching exercises. Experience the beauty of the Garden and note the changes each week.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
April 6, 13, 20, 27
Qi Gong Classes
Wednesdays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults.
Relieve stress and increase metabolism, flexibility, and strength. Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique. The exercises include simple, slow movements (which mimic nature), meditation, and focused breathing—similar to Tai Chi. Classes will be inside, led by Roxanne Cumberland.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
April 10
Dogs’ Day in the Garden
Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm)
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your beloved pooch to enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online with #mountsbotanicalgarden.
Guidelines:
+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.
+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.
+ Rabies vaccination must be current.
+ Visitors should bring their own and water treats for the puppies.
+ For all Dogs’ Day rules, please visit www.mounts.org/dogs-day.
April 12
Nature Explorers with Professor Screech
Sunday, 10 am to 11:30 am
$7 for MBG member youth (ages 6-17); $10 for nonmember youth (ages 6-17); free for children ages 0-5 (includes full Garden admission)
Adults accompanying youth can receive up to 2 free tickets.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
All attendees are required to register. Tour size is limited to 20 people
Come explore the Garden with Professor Screech. As the world’s most “Official Expert,” the Professor will take young participants on a special journey through the natural world inside the Garden, inspired by Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!exhibit, featuring sculptures created with 800,000 LEGO® bricks. Learn fun facts about the Garden’s insects, animals, and plants, and create your own nature art project. Led by Autumn Kioti, this tour is designed for youth ages 8 to 13, but all ages are welcome.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
April 22
Earth Day Event:
Explore the Palms of Mounts Botanical Garden
Friday, 10 am to 11:30 am
$10 for members; $18 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults
Come celebrate Earth Day by exploring the palms of Mounts Botanical Garden. See over 20 fascinating palm species, including the zombie palm, the teddy bear palm, and the Egyptian date palm. Discussion topics include: Which palms are native to Florida? How do palms withstand wind? How are palms used as sustainable food sources? How effective are palms in decreasing harmful greenhouse gases? How is Mounts protecting threatened palm species? This 75-minute tour will be led by Katherine Wagner-Reiss, who holds her Certificate in Botany from the New York Botanical Garden.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
April 23-24
Plant-a-Palooza Spring Plant Sale
+ Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm (Members Preview 8 to 9 am)
+ Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
Gate admissions are by Credit/Debit card ONLY; no cash.
Visitors can stroll in a relaxed environment while shopping for a wide variety of ornamentals, orchids, succulents, cactus, bonsai, butterfly/native plants, shrubs, fruit trees, herbs, garden accessories, baskets, fine crafts, and more—all available from numerous, top quality vendor booths socially distanced for safety. The Mounts Botanical Garden Nursery and Garden Thrift Shop will also be open with a great selection of plants and unique treasures for home and garden.
April 29
Arbor Day Event:
Dazzle Your Garden with Colorful Foliage
Friday, 10 am to 11:30 am
$10 for members; $18 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults
This Arbor Day, Nada Vergili will lead participants on an informative teaching tour as she discusses all the colorful foliage landscape plant options in a sub-tropical Garden. Learn about the fantastic varieties of coleus, caladium, croton, bromeliads, cannas, and so many more. Discover how to have color all year round without having to wait for flowers. Perfect for anyone wanting to add color to his/her landscape. The Mounts Nursery has a wonderful selection of these colorful tropical plants from which to choose.
Note: The Mounts Nursery accepts credit cards only.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
Also available to visit in April 2022:
Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden
Located in the Tropical Forest Garden
Bringing the awe and wonder of Easter Island to West Palm Beach is this new permanent installation of three imposing moai statues, replicas of the iconic monolithic, human figures located on Rapa Nui, Chile. Designed by artist Dennis MacDonald with great attention to authenticity and detail, each of the statues is made of solid, reinforced, poured concrete and has been stained to create a weathered appearance. The larger moai stands 20 feet tall and wears a “hat” known as pukao, two additional pukao rest on the ground.
The Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden installation is included with Garden admission:
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
+ Tickets available for purchase at the gate.
Garden hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm.
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 16-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 5,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
