Mounts Garden September Events

Watercolor Journal, by Carl Stoveland

(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – August 16, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 16 outstanding open-air events in September, including annual Exotics & Orchid Sale, art classes, Dogs’ Day in the Garden, Qi Gong, and more for people of all ages.
 
“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 September, including our always popular Exotics & Orchid Sale,” says Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg.
 
Art Classes
September 7, 14, 21, 28
Sketchbook Journal Classes for Adults
Tuesdays, 9 am to 11 am
$20 for members; $25 for nonmembers / Includes full garden admission
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
 
September 7, 14, 21, 28
Watercolor Journal Classes for Adults
Tuesdays, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
$20 for members; $25 for nonmembers / Includes full garden admission
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.

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Art Classes Notes:
Share your love of art and nature with fellow sketchers or painters. Sign up for Sketchbook Journal, or Watercolor Journal, or both! Each class will begin with a nature walk through the Garden led by artist/instructor Carl Stoveland. The purpose of the walk is to give participants the opportunity to take reference photos with their phone or tablet to use in the class. The group will then move indoors, where the instructor will start with a quick demo topic then guide the class through the drawing or painting process, showing how explorations can be recorded and translated into a journal. Classes are for adults only and open to all levels, from novice to artist and will be tailored to the group. Participants should bring pencils, pens, paints (whatever they like to work with really) sketchpad or watercolor pad, a journal, and their cell phone or tablet.
To register, visit https://www.mounts.org/events/
 
September 1, 8, 15, 29
Qi Gong
Wednesdays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 per class for members; $15 per class for nonmembers / includes (full Garden admission
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
Relieve stress and increase personal 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 held inside with social distancing and will be led by Roxanne Cumberland. 
To register, please visit: https://www.mounts.org/events/
 
September 12
Dogs’ Day in the Garden
Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)
FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12 /
includes full Garden admission
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your beloved pooch to enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online with #mountsbotanicalgarden.
Guidelines:
+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.
+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.
+ Rabies vaccination must be current.
+ Visitors should bring their own and water treats for the puppies.
+  For all Dogs' Day rules, please visit www.mounts.org/dogs-day.
 
September 18-19
Exotics & Orchids Sale
+ Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm
+ Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm
FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children,5-12 / includes full Garden admission
Registration is required; tour size is limited to 15 adults
The west end of the Garden will be filled with an amazing selection of orchids and exotic plants from more than 30 of South Florida’s premier vendors. Visitors will find dazzling orchids, begonias, bromeliads, ferns, hoyas, aroids, garden art, baskets, and much more. Tickets can  be purchased at the gate.
 
September 23
Journal Making Workshop
Thursday, 11 am to 1 pm
$30 for members; $35 for nonmembers / includes full Garden admission
Registration is required; class size is limited.
Join this fun class and create your own Nature Journal with fiber artist Rita Boutros. Learn how to personalize by adding vintage ephemera, sewn elements, pressed flowers and leaves. You will also be able to apply what you have learned to other projects, such as bookmarks and mini notebooks. All materials are provided.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/
 
September 25
Introduction to Bonsai & Saikei
Saturday, 10 am to 12:30 pm
$35 for members; $40 for nonmembers / includes full Garden admission
Registration is required; class size is limited.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at Bonsai or wanted to learn about the ancient art of Saikei? Michael Spencer will discuss the difference between Bonsai and Saikei and teach participants how to begin the process of creating their own Bonsai or mini Saikei forest.  Participants will be able to design their own starter plant and learn the basic tools needed for the maintenance of these miniature living treasures. Plant and Bonsai container will be provided. You may bring your own garden snips or small scissors; if you don’t have tools, small scissors will be provided.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.
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