February, 2011 – Mounts Botanical Annual Work Day

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Mounts Botanical Garden Hosts 2nd Annual Work Day
Saturday, February 12  8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
 
The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden is seeking volunteers for its second annual Work Day sponsored by the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. The free public event will feature tree care demonstrations by professionals and their respective companies on Saturday, February 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Everyone is invited to attend and observe.

About Mounts Botanical Garden:
Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest public garden.  Mounts displays tropical and subtropical plants from around the world, including plants native to Florida, exotic trees, tropical fruit, herbs, citrus, palms and more. As a component of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service, and through its affiliation with the University of Florida, Mounts is the place to connect with Extension Horticulturists, Master Gardeners, the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program, and professional horticultural advisors. In addition, Mounts offers a variety of horticultural classes and workshops.

Located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, Mounts Botanical Garden is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. (Closed on all County observed holidays.) The suggested donation for entry to the Garden is $5 per person. For more information, please call 561.233.1757 or visit www.mounts.org.


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