Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County to Host Seven Fun, Flexy, Furry Al Fresco Events During February
+ Winter Plant Sale – Feb. 6-7
+ Invigorating Body Flex – Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25
+ Guided Sensory Garden Walk – Feb. 12
+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – Feb. 14
(West Palm Beach, FL – January 31, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting seven fun, flexy, and furry al fresco events next month, including the brand new Winter Plant Sale, four Invigorating Body Flex classes, a Guided Sensory Garden Walks, and the always popular Dogs’ Day in the Garden.
“While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit indoor events, outdoor activities in Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden are still available for socially-distant mask-wearers of all ages,” says Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg.
February 6-7:
Winter Plant Sale
+ Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm
+ Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm
FREE for members; $10 nonmembers (general/ages 13 and up); $5 (children 5-12). Advance ticket sales close at 5 pm on February 5. Gate admission is by credit card only at $12 and $5.
Visitors can stroll in a relaxed environment while shopping for a wide variety of plants, shrubs, trees, garden accessories, and fine crafts. The Mounts Botanical Garden Nursery and Vintage Thrift Shop will also be open with a variety of plants and unique treasures for home and garden.
Note: Public health and safety remain prime priorities. Mounts Botanical continues to adhere to Palm Beach County and CDC requirements and guidelines. The sale will be held at reduced capacity, and the 40-50 vendors expected will all be outside, spaced for safety, and located throughout the Garden.
February 4, 11, 18 & 25:
Invigorating Body Flex
Thursdays, 9 am to 9:45 am
$15 per class (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited.
Raise your energy level, work on your balance, strengthen muscles and core while having fun in the Garden’s beautiful surroundings. Find joy in getting out and moving your body in a safe environment. Classes are led by certified fitness/yoga instructor Hegina Rodrigues; the class will be held in a different part of the Garden each week. To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.
February 12:
Guided Sensory Garden Walk
An Eye for Capturing Portraits and Selfies
Noon to 1 pm
$10 per couple for members; $24 per couple for nonmembers
How many times have you been somewhere really beautiful, but had no one to take your photo? This Guided Walk for couples and friends will feature some fun ways to capture an engaging portrait or selfie. The Walk will be led by local portrait photographer Steve Horan, who will share his creative process on how to use the landscape, Garden features and natural light to take better selfies and portraits. Participants should bring their cameras or phones. To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.
February 14:
Dogs’ Day in the Garden
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 will be held throughout the Garden. Visitors really love being able to bring their dogs to Mounts for a relaxed stroll, and there are many great spots for photos that people can post online.
(Photo courtesy of Mounts Botanical Garden)
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.
Still available for viewing at Mounts Botanical Garden is 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 2,000 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.