Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County Welcomes 80 to Hearts-n-Bloom Garden Tea Party
(West Palm Beach, FL – February 7, 2018) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden hosted the second annual Hearts-n-Bloom Garden Tea Party last Saturday, attracting 80 beautifully clad ladies and gents. Attendees enjoyed high tea provided by the Serenity Tea House and Café with musical accompaniment by The Elegant Harp.
The traditional tea party was held on the Great Lawn, adjacent to the Mounts Butterfly Garden, following a delightful Mimosa Garden Stroll through the exciting new exhibit WASHED ASHORE: Art to Save the Sea. Attendees were encouraged to wear their best Garden Hat for inclusion in the Designer Hat Fashion Show, and they enjoyed a fun Garden Auction offering rare and exotic plants. The event raised more than $7,000 to help fund educational outreach programs at Mounts Botanical Garden.
Now on Display at Mounts Botanical Garden
WASHED ASHORE:
Art to Save the Sea
Daily – 10 am to 4 pm
Throughout the Garden
FREE for members and children 4 and under; $15 for nonmembers; $ 5 for children (5-12); group tours are $18 per person (5 and older)
This exciting new exhibit features 10 giant sea life sculptures made entirely of marine debris collected from beaches to graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in oceans and waterways, and to encourage conservation. The impressive sculptures are located throughout the Garden’s 14 acres and are sure to captivate people of all ages, while emphasizing the critical importance of environmental conservation and sustainability.
Note: This exhibit will run through June 3, 2018. Tickets are available for purchase at the Garden’s main gate. To schedule a group tour, call 561-233-1757.
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire the public, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden, offering gorgeous displays of tropical and sub-tropical plants, plus informative classes, workshops, and other fun-filled events. The Garden contains more than 2,000 species of plants, including Florida native plants, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, bromeliads and more. Mounts Botanical Garden is a facility of the Palm Beach County Extension Service, which is in partnership with the University of Florida and Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. Mounts is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please call 561.233.1757 or visit www.mounts.org.