(West Palm Beach, FL – November 8, 2024) in honor of Veterans Day on November 11, Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden is offering FREE admission to all military veterans this Sunday, November 10, 2024. The Garden will be open to the public from 9 am to 4 pm (with last entry at 3 pm).

 

“FREE admission to Mounts this Sunday for those who are veterans of the U.S. military—and anyone who is currently serving—is our way of honoring those brave men and women for their service to our country,” says Mounts Interim Director Misty Stoller. We look forward to welcoming all veterans to our beautiful 20-acre oasis, located just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach.”

 

While visiting Mounts Botanical Garden this Sunday, veterans can take advantage of several special offerings that day, including:

 

Dogs’ Day in the Garden

9:00 am to 4:00 pm (last entry at 3 pm)

FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $20 for nonmember adults; $18 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $13 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.

Note: Dogs are FREE for Mounts members and $5 for nonmembers.

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 water and treats for the puppies.

For details, please visit:

https://www.mounts.org/events/

 

Forest Bathing: Nature Therapy Immersion and Tea Ceremony

with Certified Nature Therapy Guide Kathy Andio

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

$25 for members; $35 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults; classes are nonrefundable. 

Forest Bathing, also known as “Nature Therapy,” is an immersive experience in nature that gives you an opportunity to reset your outlook on life and have an encounter with the nature in a way that you have never experienced before. It is a sensory practice that takes you away from your phone, computer and social media and back to what your body yearns for…..a connection with nature.  A sense of peace. A sense of relaxation. A sense of being in the present moment. It provides the perfect time to become a human “be” ing instead of a human “do” ing! During a Forest Bathing experience, you will be invited to slow down and reconnect with nature’s perfect balance using your senses to see the sunlight playing through the leaves, smell the flowers, and feel and hear the gentle wind whispering to you to return to your native roots and discover your deeper self. Your nature encounter concludes with a tea ceremony to connect with other like-minded nature lovers. Forest Bathing has been scientifically proven to boost immune strength, lift depression, reduce stress, and improve sleep. But beyond these physiological changes, this contemplative experience will show you how important it is for your well-being to take time in nature daily! 

Note: Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Bring a chair or yoga mat.

To register, please visit:

https://www.mounts.org/events/2024-11/mounts.org

 

Awakening Hearts:

A Cacao Ceremony & Sound Immersion Experience

with Casa Rituals

10:00 am to 11:30 am

$30 for members; $40 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). 

Registration is required; class size is limited to 30 adults; classes are nonrefundable. 

Upon arrival, participants will receive a ceremonial smudging and blessing, helping to release any burdens from their day-to-day life. Then they will be given a cup of the highest quality, Ceremonial Cacao to participate in our sacred heart-opening Cacao Ceremony. The Cacao works to relax you, open your heart chakra, and help you to be receptive to the healing you will experience. Finally, you'll relax into Yoga Nidra meditation and deep sound healing. You will be immersed in the healing energies of the gong, crystal singing bowls, and other high-frequency instruments. 

Note: Please bring a yoga mat or blanket, and do not drink alcohol on the day of the ceremony or consume caffeine three hours before and after the event.

To register, please visit:

https://www.mounts.org/events/2024-11/mounts.org

 

Backyard Food Forests: Getting Started & Practical Steps

with Jen Reelitz of Jupiter Farms
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
$15 for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 30 adults; classes are nonrefundable.

Transform Your Yard into a Food Forest! In this informative session, participants will discover the essential steps to transform a yard into a flourishing food forest. We'll explore the core principles and recommend the best plants for year-round food production in South Florida's unique climate. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned gardener looking to expand your expertise, this workshop will provide the practical knowledge and tools to create a sustainable food forest. Plus, Jen Reelitz will have her newly released book, Food Forest Revolution, available for purchase and signing.

Note: Cash Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App re accepted.

To register, please visit:

https://www.mounts.org/events/2024-11/mounts.org

 

While entrance to Mounts is FREE for Veterans this Sunday, for everyone else admission is $20 for adults; $18 for seniors and college students with IDs; $13 for ages 6 to 17; and free for children under age 6, Mounts members, and RAP (reciprocal program) members.

 

Mounts Botanical Garden & Bloomberg Connects

Explore Anytime, Anywhere with New Mobile Garden Guide

Visitors can now explore Mounts Botanical Garden anytime from anywhere across the globe with the new Mobile Garden Guide. Launched in partnership with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the guide is designed to elevate and enrich the visitor experience by making it easy to discover more of what people love before, during, and after their visit to the Garden. Multi-media content includes maps and information on Mounts Botanical’s 25 display gardens, art in the garden, and current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as an ever-growing spectrum of new photo, audio, and video content available exclusively via the app. To learn more and download the app, visit www.mounts.org/mobile-garden-guide/ [mounts.org]. 

 

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 7,000 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.

 

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Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County

 

Available for Interview:

Misty Stoller, Interim Director

Mounts Botanical Garden

954.292.8169 / [email protected]

 

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