Mounts Botanical Garden celebrates American Wetlands Month and Mother’s Day

Lake Orth at Mounts Botanical Garden. [Photo by Mounts Botanical Garden]

Mounts Botanical Garden is marking American Wetlands Month and Mother’s Day among its array of workshops, mindful activities, garden tours and other events in May.

The offerings range from hands-on art therapy and horticultural tours to yoga, tai chi and forest bathing.

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Prescribed Fire: Reigniting the Spark

Saturday, May 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Harper Carroll, the environmental program supervisor for Palm Beach County, offers a talk on the history, science and ecological value of prescribed fire. Open to ages 9 and up, with free admission for ages 9 to 17.

Mother’s Day at the Garden

Sunday, May 11

Moms receive free admission for a day of tranquility, strolls through lush landscapes and family bonding.

Petals & Paradise: A Plumeria Tour and Presentation

Friday, May 16, 10 a.m. to noon

Expert horticulturist Joel Crippen leads a guided tour celebrating the variety of plumeria blooms. Learn about the cultivation, care and hybridization of the tropical plant.

Terrarium Art With Omar Ananais

Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Blending mindfulness and creativity, this immersive workshop allows participants to craft custom terrariums with provided materials. Bring a glass vessel and explore your inner artist with guidance from art therapist Omar Ananais. Terrariums will be available for purchase.

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Ongoing Programs and Events

• Yoga Meditation — May 16, 24

• Beginning & Intermediate Tai Chi — May 10, 17, 24, 31

• Watercolor Painting — May 13, 20, 27

• Forest Bathing — May 10, 18, 25

• Orchid Workshop — May 17

• Casa Rituals Sound Healing — May 11, 25

• Dogs’ Day in the Garden — May 11

  
  

“Ribbit the Exhibit II,” Through May 26

“Ribbit the Exhibit II” is a whimsical collection of 18 larger-than-life frog sculptures by Andy Cobb, on display throughout the garden.

Mounts Botanical Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults; $18 for seniors, students and military with ID; $13 for ages 6 to 17; and free for those under 6, Mounts members and participants in the RAP (Reciprocal Admission Program).

Advance registration is recommended for select events. For more details or registration, visit www.mounts.org.