Mounts Botanical Garden Remains Closed Until Further Notice

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - April 28, 2020 - PRLog -- (West Palm Beach, FL – April 28, 2020) The Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden today announced that, pursuant to Palm Beach County's Emergency Order #5/Section 7, regarding reopening of "Public Parks and Natural Areas" (effective 4/29/20), Mounts Botanical Garden will remain closed until further notice, as the Garden is not part of the specific recreational criteria targeted in the Order.

Over the next 30 days, the Garden's management team will finalize a tactical reopening strategy, focusing on Safety First, for the well-being of visitors, volunteers, members and staff. Updates will be forthcoming.

Information and virtual activities can be found on the Garden's website at www.mounts.org.

About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:

With a mission to "inspire and educate through nature" and a history spanning more than 40 years, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County's oldest and largest botanical garden.  Visitors to this 14-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 display gardens containing more than 2,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida native plants, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more.  The centerpiece of the Garden is Lake Orth, where an island overlook gives visitors a great view of the Koi and turtles that are in abundance.

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.  Follow the Garden on Facebook/Instagram using @MountsBotanicalGarden and on Twitter/YouTube using @MountsBotanical.

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Mounts Botanical Garden

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