+ Guided Sunflower Power Walks – June 2, 9 & 16
+ Qi Gong – June 2, 16, 23 & 30
+ Guided Meditative Wellness Walks – June 4, 11 & 18
+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – June 13
+ Yoga Nidra – June 19
+ L.I.T. Art & Science Mini-Camp for Teens – June 22-25
+ Loni Markman Belly Bootcamp – June 26
+ Nature Wand Make & Take – June 29
West Palm Beach, FL – May 21, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 15 outstanding open-air events in June for people of all ages, including a comprehensive Windows Into Wellness Series (Walks, Yoga, Pilates, and Qi Gong), two Special Days in the Garden, and a new 4-day Light, Inspiration & Transformation Mini-Camp for Teens (June 22-25).
“With so much of the COVID lockdown blessedly behind us, 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, healthy and happy horticultural activities in June,” says Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg.
Windows Into Wellness Series
June 2, 9 & 16
Guided Sunflower Power Walks
Wednesdays, 8:30 am to 9:30 am
$5 for members; $15 for nonmembers
(Registration is required; tour size is limited; includes full Garden admission)
Reconnect and recharge with nature. Experience the beauty and plant life of the Windows on the Floating World Tropical Wetland along with other garden areas, and watch the newly planted Sunflower Field as it grows each week. Walk for fitness and fun.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.
June 2, 9, 16 & 30
Qi Gong
Wednesdays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 per class for members; $15 per class for nonmembers
(Registration is required; class size is limited to 15; includes full Garden admission)
Relieve stress and increase your 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. Each class will begin with a gentle walk to the Exhibit Hall, followed by exercises. Classes will be led by Roxanne Cumberland.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/
June 4, 11 & 18
Guided Meditative Wellness Walks
Fridays, 9 am to 10 am
$5 for members; $15 for nonmembers
(Registration is required; tour size is limited to 10; includes full Garden admission)
Join us for a peaceful walk designed to quiet your mind, boost your mood and bring awareness to your environment and your body. As you walk through the Garden, your guide will give you prompts to help you engage body, mind and spirit. Each walk will include a stop at the Windows on the Floating World Tropical Wetland and will focus on a different wellness related theme.
For tickets, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.
June 19
Yoga Nidra
Saturday, 9 am to 10 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers
(Registration is required; group size is limited to 20; includes full Garden admission. Please bring water and Yoga mat or towel.)
Yoga Nidra is a practice of profound deep relaxation. This modality is different than meditation and more in line with a supported Savasana: deep rest and relaxation, healing for the nervous system and a process of letting go to remember and connect with the unchanging part of you. All the while, the body and mind are at deep sleep yet simultaneously being aware of the surroundings. This is the highest practice of self-care for body, mind and spirit. This exploration will start with gentle walk to the Exhibit Hall where participants will continue inside with easy movement and breath work culminating with a guided Yoga Nidra practice. Open to adults at all levels; No (physical) Yoga or meditation experience required. Class will be led by Heather Berg.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/product/yoga-nidra/.
June 26
Loni Markham Belly Bootcamp
Saturday, 9 am to 10 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers
(Registration is required; group size is limited to 20; includes full Garden admission. Please bring water and Yoga mat or towel.)
Enjoy a full body Pilates class with deep focus on core strength. This class is open to adults at all levels. Meet at the front gate for a brisk walk to the Exhibit Hal, where “our power hour will unleash your core.”
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/product/belly-bootcamp/.
Art & Science Mini-Camp for Teens
June 22-25
L.I.T. Art & Science Mini-Camp for Teens
Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
$220 for members; $240 for nonmembers
(Registration is required; group size is limited to 15; includes full Garden admission)
L.I.T. (Light, Inspiration and Transformation) is a 4-day mini-camp designed for middle and high school students that incorporates the concepts of Light, Inspiration and Transformation as they apply to art and science. A small sketchbook and a pencil are an invitation to discover the magic of the garden, inspiring an awareness of plant life and local ecology. Nature walks and sketching sessions will help students to develop personal stories while recording their experiences. The sketchbooks will become cherished objects, not only as visual journals but as an integral part of transforming their artistic and scientific expression into a memorable learning experience. Students will explore how art and science intersect by investigating the diverse, natural world and biology of South Florida’s ecosystem. Daily workshops will provide students with an essential toolbox to develop their skills. Daily activities will be led by Mounts Botanical Garden’s Special Projects Manager and biologist April Krebs, along with professional artists Renata Rodrigues, Marilyn Walter, Hegina Rodrigues, and Craig McInnis.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/product/lit-mini-camp/.
Special Days in the Garden
June 13
Dogs’ Day in the Garden
Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)
FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12
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.
June 29
Nature Wand Make & Take
Tuesday, 9 am to 11 am
Regular admission applies: FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12. Purchase admission tickets at the front gate.
Stop by the Stickwork installation on the Great Lawn to make a “Nature Wand” for $5 each, while supplies last, and learn about the different natural materials. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Fun for all ages.
Still available for viewing at Mounts Botanical Garden
The awesome and ecology-conscious exhibition Cutting Corners: A Stickwork Exhibition, a massive, willow sculpture located in the Great Lawn area.
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 14-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 of Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.