Mounts Botanical Garden to Host 12 Healthy, Fun, & Informative Events in November

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Oct. 11, 2021 - PRLog -- (West Palm Beach, FL – October 11, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 12 family-friendly open-air events in November, including the always popular Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale, watercolor classes, Qi Gong, and the monthly Dogs' Day in the Garden.

"Palm Beach County's oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and proud 'green-thumbers' of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, healthy and happy horticultural activities in November, and visit our exciting new permanent exhibition, Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden," says Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg.

November 2, 4, 9, 16, 18

Watercolor at the Garden

Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
$20 for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.

Share your love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. Each class begins with an instructor-led Nature Walk for inspiration and to capture reference photos to use in class. The group will then move indoors, where Carl Stoveland will start with a quick demo topic then assist participants in choosing a subject and getting started on a watercolor. Bring pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). Classes are open to adults only at all levels, from novice to experienced artist, and will be tailored to each student.

To register, visit https://www.mounts.org/events/

November 3, 10, 17

Qi Gong

Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:00 am

$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.

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 inside, led by Roxanne Cumberland.

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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