WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Jan. 31, 2021 - (West Palm Beach, FL – January 28, 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/.
Available for Interview:
Rochelle Wolberg, Curator-Director
Mounts Botanical Garden
561.233.1730
rwolberg@pbcgov.org
Media Contact:
Gary Schweikhart
PR-BS, Inc.
561.756.4298
gary@pr-bs.net
