| Calendar of Events 2010 |
All proceeds from special events are used to support The Mounts Botanical Garden.
Call (561) 233-1757 or email us for additional information.
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| Yoga in the Garden
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| June 5 - December 18, 2010 (9:00 AM- 10:15 AM) |
More information: 233-1757 |
Saturdays beginning in June
Call weekly on Thursdays to confirm class will
happen.
Kimberly LaRue Certified Yoga Instructor, Licensed Massage
Therapist and Holistic Life Coach will be our instructor. Kimberly has a
unique and playful style, helping you delve deep into your innermost being.
Her classes are designed specifically for each individual based on their
particular and unique needs and leave you in a state of connectedness and
balance: energized, yet relaxed. They are challenging, but easy to follow, and
works to each level.
Class will be held outdoors or indoors- class vote
decides. All levels welcome. Bring yoga mat, towel and water. Please refrain
from wearing perfume and turn off electronics
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| Cost: $10 pre –paid; $15 at door |
Location: Garden-meet at front entrance |
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| Farm-Your-Backyard- Vegetable Growing
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| June 19, 2010 (9am - 12pm) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Now is the time to begin planning your vegetable garden. Mounts Horticulturist,
Mike Page and Arthur Kirstein, Coordinator of Agricultural Economic
Development, will teach you how to successfully grow your own vegetables. This
program’s focus is on establishing and managing small vegetable projects.
Tips on site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and
harvesting will be covered.Register by June 16, this popular workshop has sold
out in the past.
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| Cost: Members $20; Non-members $30 |
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
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| Garden Digital Photography Contest
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| June 21 - 25, 2010 (9am - 4pm office hours for submissions) |
More information: 561-233-1757 |
Photo entries accepted June 21-25 9:00am- 4:00 pm Mounts office
Entry
Categories include: Plant Life, Animal Life, People in the Garden,
Scenics/Landscapes and Nature Close-ups. Photos must be taken at Mounts
Botanical Garden.
See winning photos from Mounts’ previous contests on
display in the lobby of the Mounts building. Your winning photos could be on
display or grace our various publications.
Official rules and entry form can
be found on our website- mounts.org, .pdf under Calendar of Events tab &
Mounts office in the Hutcheson Complex and also in the Garden Shop, which is
open from Thursday to Sunday.
Judging Ceremony will take place on Saturday
July 17, 1pm in Exhibit Hall A.
Award-winning photo journalist and educator,
John J. Lopinot will be our Master of Ceremonies and Head Judge. Guest judge
Greg Allikas, is also an award winning photographer and awards photographer
for the American Orchid Society.
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| Cost: Members free: Non-members $10 |
Location: Mounts office |
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