Botanical Gardens
Programs and Events
YOGA on the lawn
Yoga classes are paused for the summer, but will resume in August.
A good way to relieve stress and anxiety is through yoga. It provides many benefits, like improving mental health, reducing burnout, promotes self-care and reduces anxiety. Join us everyday for a free yoga class in nature, all levels welcomed!
The hunt to solve florida's citrus problems
Saturday, August 15th, 10:00am - 1:00pm
As the Citrus industry in Florida has been decimated by a variety of disease, explore
the research efforts and methods led by Dr. Yianni Lagos, to create resistant trees,
and save Florida's Citrus Industry.
Please join us for an educational exploration of the agricultural citrus industry in Florida, and the current research into resistant trees!
BEEKEEPING
We have an Apiary Collective that meets to talk about our Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera), join us to learn through demonstration about our Botanical Gardens hives!
The Collective will meet at 10:30 AM, every second and fourth saturday of the month.
MESSER FAMILY BEEKEEPING SCHOLARSHIP
Anyone can have the opportunity to participate in our course through the Messer Family Award. To become an applicant, submit a personal statement—500 words or less - on why urban beekeeping is important to you and the community.
This award will assist with course expenses for individuals interested in pursuing beekeeping as well as show a committed effort to increase urban beekeeping in the local community. Expenditures awarded from this fund will be used for but not limited to course registration costs, the purchase of course educational materials and required supplies.