Mounts Botanical Garden to Host 12 Fun, Flexy, Furry Al Fresco Events in March

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - March 9, 2021 - PRLog -- (West Palm Beach, FL – March 9, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 12 fun, flexy, and furry al fresco events this month, including four Invigorating Body Flex classes, a Guided Sensory Garden Walk, the always popular Dogs' Day in the Garden, and more.

"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

March 10, 17, 24 & 31

Qi Gong

Wednesdays, 10 am to 11 am

$10 per class for members; $25 per class for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited.

Relieve stress and increase your metabolism, flexibility and strength. Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique. The exercises include simple, slow movements (which mimic nature), meditation and focused breathing — similar to Tai Chi. Each class is limited to the first 10-15 people to register. Classes will be led by Roxanne Cumberland.

March 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/.

March 11, 18 & 25

Art in the Garden Drawing Class

Thursdays, 1 pm to 2:30 pm

$10 per class for members; $20 per class for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited.

Be inspired by nature! Experience the Garden's tropical delights through an artist's eyes while sketching in the display gardens.  Learn the drawing process and how your inspiration can be recorded and translated into a sketch. Classes will be led by artist/instructor, Marilyn Walter.

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

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