Mounts Botanical Garden
Past Events
Many events have been hosted previously at the Mounts Botanical Garden. HistoryGuide currently has 86 past event listings in its database, shown below.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Every Sat | Yoga in the Garden. Certified Yoga Instructor Kimberly LaRue, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Holistic Life Coach, will help participants delve dee… (Community) 561-233-1757. |
| Daily | Garden Digital Photography Contest. Photo categories include Plant Life, Animal Life, People in the Garden, Scenics/Landscapes and Nature Close-ups. (Community) 561-233-1757. |
| Daily | WPB's Mounts Botanical Garden to Host 4 Fun Public Events. Featuring Farm-Your-Backyard Workshop on Growing Vegetables, Tropical Fruit Festival, Orchid Care 101 Workshop, Summer Lecture S… (Festivals) |
| 06/21/08 | Road Trip to Fruit & Spice Park. This annual event showcases local agriculture and tropical fruit plants, with more than 50 vendor booths featuring local wines,… (Community) 561-233-1775. |
| 07/19/08 | Versatile Bromeliads Workshop. Jeff Hutchinson and Joe Libertucci of the Boca Raton Bromeliad Society will identify the variations that thrive in the sunny, sh… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1775. |
| 07/23/08 | Rain Barrel & Water Conservation Program. Learn how to save water and money by harvesting rainwater, while protecting our precious natural resource - water with Alyssa Do… (Community) 561-233-1775. |
| 08/23/08 | The Rain Barrel: Put it away...for another day. Learn how to save water and money by harvesting rainwater. Alyssa Dodd, Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent with… (Community - Lecture) 561-233-1757. |
| 12/06/08 | Everglades National Park - Shark Valley. Shark Valley lies in the heart of the "river of grass" that stretches 100 miles. Wildlife abounds at the park in a freshwater ec… (Educational - Bus Tour) 561-233-1757. |
| 01/10/09 | Last Chance Vegetable Gardening. Mounts Horticulturist Mike Page will demonstrate how to successfully grow vegetables, covering everything from seed to germinati… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 01/11/09 01/18/09 01/25/09 | Garden Digital Photography Workshop. Learn how to make the most of your photo equipment to capture nature's beauty in amazing ways. A Digital Single Lens Reflex (DS… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 01/17/09 | Beguiling Begonias Workshop. In the workshop, each participant will learn how to propagate begonias and will pot up a tray of assorted cuttings to take home.… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 01/30/09 | Glades Agriculture Tour. Tour of Palm Beach County's "Black Gold" area to learn about the native muck farmlands, unlike any other in the U.S. Discover ho… (Educational - Bus Tour) 561-233-1757. |
| 02/07/09 | Refining Your Garden: A Tropical Gardening Symposium. This information-packed day about gardening in the tropics will feature several exciting speakers and workshops. The keynote sp… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 02/14/09 02/21/09 | How to Make Everything Come Up Roses. Greater Palm Beach Rose Society members Geoff & Debbie Coolidge will conduct this workshop and take the mystery out of growing b… 561-233-1757. |
| 03/15/09 | Gatsby in the Garden. Vintage automobiles and fashions, plus the presentation of the first three "Friend of the Garden Awards" to Rena Blades & the Pa… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 561-233-1757. |
| 04/22/09 | Earth Day Celebration. This event will include delicious refreshments of tropical fruit, salads and desserts, followed by guided tours and photo shoots… (Festivals) 561-491-8090. |
| 05/09/09 05/10/09 | Mother's Day Tradition: Connisseur's Garden Tour. Participants Will Visit Seven Private Gardens in Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens & West Palm Beach. (Educational - Science & Nature) 561-233-1757. |
| 08/26/09 09/23/09 | Evening Walks with the Director. The narrated tour will be led by Allen Sistrunk, Garden Director, and will include the history and future vision of the garden,… (Educational - Walking Tour) 561-233-1757. |
| 09/12/09 09/13/09 | Everything Orchids Plant Sale. A number of top orchid growers, artists, and craftspeople will be on hand to share their knowledge and passion of orchids, plus… (Retail - Plant Sale) 561-233-1757. |
| 09/19/09 | Nourishing Communities: One Vegetable Garden at a Time. Learn all you need to know about planting community and home vegetable gardens in Southeast Florida.. (Educational - Science & Nature) 561-233-1757. |
| 10/03/09 | Vegetable Gardening in South Florida. Mounts' Horticulturist Mike Page will teach how to successfully grow your own vegetables, covering everything from seed to germi… (Educational - Science & Nature) 561-233-1757. |
| 10/18/09 | Fall Family Festival. Featuring games, hands-on activities, music, refreshments, and prizes for everyone. Favorite activities include pony rides, fac… (Festivals) 561-233-1757. |
| 12/05/09 | Water in the Garden: Water Gardening. Topics to be covered include preparation, installation and maintenance of water features, plus the selection and care of plant a… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 01/15/10 | Florida Arbor Day Celebration. Mounts Botanical Garden celebrates the day of trees and the impact they have in our lives and on our world. The public is invit… (Community) 561-233-1757. |
| 03/14/10 | 12th Annual Spring Benefit & Auction. Guests at the Spring Benefit will enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction of beautiful and uncommon plants, garden ar… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 561-233-1757. |
| 03/27/10 | Terrarium: Indoor Gardening. The art of growing and arranging plants in an enclosed container (a terrarium) is explored in this workshop. Terrariums offer a… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 04/03/10 04/10/10 04/17/10 | Tropical Gardening. Learn the secrets of tropical gardening with Gene Joyner, retired PBC Extension Agent. This three-session course is a great way… (Educational - Class) 561-233-1757. |
| 05/07/10 | National Public Gardens Day. To celebrate National Public Gardens Day, The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden, Palm Beach County's oldest and largest public… (Community) 561-233-1757. |
| 05/08/10 05/09/10 | Connoisseur Garden Tour. Spend Mother's Day weekend visiting eight extraordinary gardens in the western communities of Palm Beach. Take one day or two,… (Educational - Walking Tour) 561-233-1757. |
| 07/17/10 | Versatile Bromeliads. Jeff Hutchinson and Joe Libertucci of the Boca Raton Bromeliad Society will identify the variations that thrive in the sunny, sh… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 07/17/10 | Versatile Bromeliads Workshop. Jeff Hutchinson and Joe Libertucci of the Boca Raton Bromeliad Society will identify the variations that thrive in the sunny, sh… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 07/17/10 | Garden Digital Photography Contest. Photo categories include Plant Life, Animal Life, People in the Garden, Scenics/Landscapes and Nature Close-ups. Photos must be… (Community) 561-233-1757. |
| 08/14/10 | Palms 101: Not Another Queen Palm Workshop. Kitty Philips, past president of the Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society, will discuss how to use different palms in the landscape… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 09/18/10 | Farm Your Backyard / Vegetable Growing Workshop. Learn how to successfully grow backyard vegetables, including valuable tips on site preparation, seedling establishment, plantin… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 09/25/10 | Mounting & Repotting Orchids. Participants will learn what orchids needs regarding light, water, fertilizer and temperature. Attendees are urged to bring an… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 11/06/10 11/07/10 | Fall Plant Sale. Featuring over 80 vendors with an amazing assortment of quality plants and goods. This is a great opportunity to learn about th… (Retail - Plant Sale) 561-233-1757. |
| 01/14/11 | Farm-Your-Backyard Vegetable Garden. This program's focus is on establishing and managing small vegetable projects. Tips on site preparation, seedling establishment,… (Educational - Class) |
| 01/23/11 | Florida Arbor Day Celebration. Mounts Botanical Garden celebrates the day of trees and the impact they have in our lives and on our world. The public is invit… (Community) 561-233-1749. |
| 03/05/11 03/06/11 | Painting on Silk. This course will explore the art of painting on silk. Artist Jamie Kirkell will teach techniques such as brushwork, design, col… (Educational - Class) 561-233-1757. |
| 04/16/11 04/17/11 | More than a Spring Plant Sale & Hibiscus Show. Featuring over 80 vendors with an amazing assortment of quality plants and goods. This is a great opportunity to learn about th… (Retail - Plant Sale) 561-233-1757. |
| 04/19/11 | Native Plant Auction. This year's themes for the Native Plant Auction include Read and Seed, Pretty as a Daisy, The Bare Necessities, Native Orchids,… (Retail - Plant Sale) 561-233-1757. |
| 05/07/11 05/08/11 | Mounts Annual Connoisseurs Tour - "A Mother's Day Tradition". Participants can visit six extraordinary gardens in Boca Raton. The owners of each individual garden are giving people a unique… (Educational - Self-Guided Tour) 561-233-1757. |
| 06/04/11 | Farm-Your-Backyard Vegetable Garden. Mounts Horticulturist Mike Page and Arthur Kirstein, Coordinator of Agricultural Economic Development, will teach this hands-on… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 06/25/11 | Tropical Fruit Festival. Highlights of this event will include Gene Joyner's Tropical Fruit Display, a cooking demonstration from celebrity chef Allen Su… (Festivals) 561-233-1757. |
| 07/16/11 | Versatile Bromeliads. Jeff Hutchinson and Joe Libertucci of the Boca Raton Bromeliad Society will identify the variations that thrive in the sunny, sh… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 08/02/11 | Bonsai Society Annual Auction. Bonsai Society of the Palm Beaches will hold its annual auction featuring the sale of bonsai trees, pots, tools, books, etc.. (Trade - Auction) 561-248-6251. |
| 07/13/11 08/17/11 09/21/11 | Evening Walk with the Director. Enjoy the beauty of the Garden in the early evening hours. The narrated tour will be led by Allen Sistrunk, Garden Director, and… (Educational - Science & Nature) 561-233-1757. |
| 08/20/11 | Go Native. Florida Natives for Your Yard. Members of the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will present tips on selecting native plants for the yard,… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 09/11/10 09/12/10 09/10/11 | Everything Orchids: A Shady Affair Plant Sale. A select number of top orchid and shade plant growers, artists, and craftspeople will share their knowledge and passion for orch… (Retail - Plant Sale) 561-233-1757. |
| 09/10/11 | Special Dedication & Ribbon Cutting of New Bridge & Overlook. Friends and fans of Mounts Botanical Garden are invited to attend a special dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony of the new br… (Community) 561-233-1757. |
| 06/19/10 09/17/11 | Farm Your Backyard / Vegetable Growing Workshop. Learn how to successfully grow backyard vegetables, including valuable tips on site preparation, seedling establishment, plantin… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 03/05/11 03/12/11 03/26/11 More... | Designing, Creating & Maintaining Your Home Landscape. This multiple session workshop will take attendees through all the steps needed to improve a home landscape. Advance registrati… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 06/30/11 10/01/11 | Orchid Care 101. Workshop instructors Tom Wells and Sandi Jones of Broward Orchid Supply will explain what orchids need in regard to water, light… (Educational - Class) 561-233-1757. |
| 10/17/10 10/16/11 | Fall Family Festival. Featuring games, hands-on activities, music, refreshments, and prizes for all. Favorite activities include pony rides, face pai… (Festivals) 561-233-1757. |
| 04/24/10 04/25/10 11/05/11 | More Than a Fall Plant Sale. Featuring over 80 vendors from all over the state showcasing an amazing assortment of quality plants and goods. In addition, th… (Retail - Plant Sale) 561-233-1757. |
| 12/01/11 12/10/11 | Holiday Evening Stroll. Come to Mounts for an out of the ordinary, romantic & enchanted evening that will set a delightful tone for the entire holiday s… (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| 01/14/12 | Farm-Your-Backyard Vegetable Garden. Workshop on how to successfully grow vegetables in your own backyard. This program's focus is on establishing and managing small… (Educational - Class) |
| 01/22/12 | Florida Arbor Day in Palm Beach County. Celebrate trees and the importance they have in our lives and world. Various environmental organization will be on hand with act… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 02/05/12 | BBQ, Blues & Brews. The food truck frenzy is returning to Mounts Botanical Garden. With authentic, innovative, gourmet cuisine rumbling into the Gar… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 02/10/12 | Stories in the Garden - Bees. Tthis free program is targeted for children, ages 2 to 5, and includes story time, garden exploration and crafts. Reservations r… (Kids - Children's Activities) 561-233-1757. |
| 02/11/12 | Growing & Using Herbs. This workshop will cover herbs that grow well in our unique climate. Everything from the right conditions, selection, growing, h… (Educational - Class) |
| 02/25/12 03/03/12 12/18/12 | Designing, Creating & Maintaining a Home Landscape. This three-session workshop will take participants through all the steps needed to improve a home landscape with a different top… (Educational - Class) |
| 08/16/12 09/08/12 09/09/12 More... | WPB's Mounts Botanical Garden to Host Public Workshops, Lectures & Shady Affair Plant Sale. Plant sale features more than 80 vendors from all over the state showcasing an amazing assortment of quality plants and goods. C… (Retail - Plant Sale) |
| 11/09/12 | WPB's Mounts Botanical Garden to Host 4 Fun Stories in the Garden - Birds. Co-hosted by the Palm Beach County Library Services and the Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden, this free program is targeted fo… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| 02/02/13 | Nature Journaling for Children. Stimulate a child's senses, observational skills, and appreciation of nature. Mounts will provide the materials and creative tip… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| 11/11/11 12/09/11 12/14/12 | Stories in the Garden - Flowers. Co-hosted by the Palm Beach County Library Services, this program is targeted for children, ages 2 to 6, and includes interactiv… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| 02/08/13 | Photograph the Sunset at Mounts. Join professional nature photographer John J. Lopinot for this rare opportunity to capture the sunset at Mounts. The program s… (Educational - Class) |
| 10/02/11 02/10/13 | Gourmet Food Truck Garden Party. Mounts ounts is hosting a festive gourmet food truck party. Participants can feast on a variety of cuisines, including the ever-… (Community) 561-233-1757. |
| 02/22/13 | Weeds: Pesky Plants of Lawns & Gardens. Walk the grounds with a local garden guru. Dr. George Rogers will identify common weeds of lawns and gardens and entertain parti… (Educational - Class) |
| 02/23/13 | Making a Garden Trough. Participants will create their own troughs in this workshop and then take them home to dry. Mounts will provide materials needed… (Educational - Workshop) |
| 03/03/10 03/10/10 03/17/10 More... | Designing, Creating & Maintaining Your Home Landscape. Workshop with Laura McLeod. Participants will start with the basics of good design and go through each step of the planning proc… (Educational - Workshop) 561-233-1757. |
| 01/13/12 03/08/13 | Stories in the Garden - Butterflies. Co-hosted by the Palm Beach County Library System and the Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden, this free program is targeted for… (Kids - Children's Activities) 561-233-1757. |
| 03/09/13 | Edible Well-Being from the Garden. Attendees will see how medicinal, fragrance, health and culinary herbs can be used in teas, tonics, recipes and more. A leading… (Educational - Class) |
| 03/23/13 | Tree Pruning for Homeowners. Enhance the beauty, structural integrity and longevity of trees. This workshop taught by Palm Beach County Environmental Horticu… (Educational - Class) |
| 01/13/17 | Stories in the Garden: Big & Small, Short & Tall. Celebrate the 13th year of Stories in the Garden by bringing young ones (ages 2-6) to these nature-themed programs co-sponsored… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| 01/23/17 | Succulents: The Crown Jewels of the Garden. Succulents provide excitement and elegance with their dazzling architecture, any and all landscape design concepts. Learn about… (Community - Lecture) |
| 01/28/17 | The Art of Macro Photography: Butterflies. Learn tips and tricks to photograph some of nature's winged wonders with Alan Chin Lee, who led the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit… (Community - Lecture) |
| 01/28/17 | Member Appreciation Day. A free gift for members, a 20 percent discount off all purchases in the gift shop and all plants from the nursery, and special g… (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| 02/10/17 | Stories in the Garden: See, Hear, Smell & Touch. Celebrate the 13th year of Stories in the Garden by bringing young ones (ages 2-6) to these nature-themed programs co-sponsored… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| 02/11/17 | Hearts-n-Bloom Garden Tea Party. Guests will enjoy a Mimosa Garden Stroll, followed by a traditional tea party on the Great Lawn. Attendees are encouraged to wea… (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| 02/26/17 | Dogs' Day in the Garden. Learn about dog-related nonprofits, shop and enjoy dog-friendly vendors, and meet home-seeking canines from a local dog rescue o… (Community) |
| 03/02/17 | Knowing & Growing Palm Beach County's Native Wildflowers. Rufino Orsorio, Author of A Gardener's Guide to Florida's Native Plants Rufino Orsorio will give a presentation on getting to kn… (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| 03/10/17 | Stories in the Garden: Counting in the Garden. Celebrate the 13th year of Stories in the Garden by bringing young ones (ages 2-6) to these nature-themed programs co-sponsored… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| 03/18/17 | Ceramic Vessels for Ikebana - In Collaboration with the Armory Art Center. This class will begin with the guided construction of a clay vessel utilizing the Gardens foliage as imprinted design elements.… (Educational - Class) |
| 03/18/17 03/19/17 | Mosaics in the Garden - In Collaboration with the Armory Art Center. In this workshop, students will use mosaics to bring a touch of color and character to their garden. Students will learn the pro… (Educational - Workshop) |
| 03/26/17 | Jewelry! Art Clay Silver Pendants - In Collaboration with the Armory Art Center. Learn how to use Art Clay Silver and basic fabrication skills to create a necklace inspired by nature. Students will gather obje… (Educational - Workshop) |
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