(West Palm Beach, FL – October 10, 2022) Just in time to kick-off the holiday season with a horticultural flourish, Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 22 extraordinary workshops, plant sales, art classes and special attractions in November.
“Fall is the perfect time for flower lovers and nature enthusiasts of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, informative, and happy activities at our 20-acre paradise just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach,” invites Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg.
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Watercolor at the Garden with Carl Stoveland
Tuesdays, 10 am to 12:30 pm
$15 for members; $20 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
Join artist Carl Stoveland and share the love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. This class is for adults only. Bring your pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). Some experience preferred. True beginners should consider the Thursday beginners class. Begin each class with a Nature Walk through the Garden led by your instructor, artist Carl Stoveland. The purpose of the walk is to inspire you and give you an opportunity to capture photos with your phone or tablet along the way. The group will then move indoors, where Carl will start with a quick demo topic then assist you choosing a subject and getting started on your watercolor.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Qi Gong Classes
Wednesdays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; size of “inside” classes 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—like Tai Chi. Classes will be led by Roxanne Cumberland.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
November 3
Native Plants for Florida Gardens
Thursday, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
$15 members; $20 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 35 adults
Florida is home to hundreds of native plants that make great additions to residential landscapes. Stacey Matrazzo, executive director for the Florida Wildflower Foundation, will highlight some of those species and shows how to use them to transform a landscape into a living ecosystem with “real Florida” style. Take the guesswork out of using native plants in this exclusive class.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
November 3, 10, 17
Beginner Watercolor with Carl Stoveland
Thursdays, 10 to 12:30 pm
$15 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
If you have always wanted to try watercolor but been overwhelmed by it this is the class for you. Start with the basics, focusing on a new technique and a simple painting each week. Join artist Carl Stoveland and share your love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. Begin each class with a Nature Walk through the Garden led by the artist. The purpose of the walk is to inspire and give participants an opportunity to capture photos with their phone or tablet along the way. The group will then move indoors, where the instructor will start with a quick demo topic then assist people in choosing a subject and getting started on his/her watercolors. This class is for adults only. Bring pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet).
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
November 4, 18
Tai Chi at Mounts
Fridays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
Tai Chi features flowing and gentle, but profoundly powerful movements. 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 Tai Chi class is based on Sun Style Tai Chi which combines Qi Gong and Tai Chi.
Note: Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Please bring a towel and water.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
November 5-6
Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale
+ Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm (Members Preview: 8 am to 10 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 60-75 top-quality vendor booths. 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.
November 12
Palm Beach County Residents Day
Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)
Palm Beach County residents receive FREE admission on the second Saturday of each month through December 2022.Visitors must show proof of residency for admission-free entry.
Note: Admission for non-residents is $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $5 for ages 6-17. Purchase at the gate.
November 13
Dogs’ Day in the Garden
Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $5 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your favorite pooch and 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.
November 14-31
Community Build of
Patrick Daugherty’s Stickwork
Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am to 4 pm
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $5 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
Internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty returns to MBG to construct the final large-scaleStickwork installation of his illustrious art career. Starting on November 14, Mounts will host a Community Build with dozens of local volunteers assisting the artist in the construction of this monumental sculpture using 30,000 pounds of live willow branches. The completed Stickwork structure—still to be named—will be on display at the Garden from December 3, 2022 through the end of next year.
November 18
Hydroponic Basics
Friday, 10 am to 11:30 am
$15 members; $20 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 35 adults
All beginners welcome. This class will teach what it means to grow hydroponically, why you would want to, and what is needed to get started. This class will go through the key nutrients needed for healthy plants, the light requirements, and the many different types of set-ups one can utilize to successfully grow a garden of food hydroponically. You won’t believe how easy it can be to grow your own food. Led by hydroponic expert Soleil Aneiro.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
Starting Mid-November
Tropical Holiday Trees at Mounts
Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm. (last entry at 3 pm)
FREE for Mounts members and children under 6; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $5 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
+ Tickets available for purchase at the gate.
Mounts Botanical Garden will ring in the holiday season with the creation of three, framed, 8-15 foot trees designed by the Mounts Horticulture Team and installed with hundreds of colorful bromeliads, orchids and other tropical botanicals.
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 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 6,000 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.