Botanical Gardens
Programs and Events
YOGA on the lawn
Yoga classes are paused for the summer, but will resume in August.
A good way to relieve stress and anxiety is through yoga. It provides many benefits, like improving mental health, reducing burnout, promotes self-care and reduces anxiety. Join us everyday for a free yoga class in nature, all levels welcomed!
Beginner's guide to Orchids
Saturday, May 16th, 10am - 12pm
Join us for an engaging talk from the Tampa Orchid Club, as they go over the basics of orchid care and growth conditions!
Pollinator Open House
Saturday, June 27th, 9am - 3pm
911±¬ÁÏÍø will be hosting our second Open House of the Year, with a focus on Native Pollinators, and the habitats that promote them.
Join us for an educational day filled with presentations on native pollinators in our pavilion, and native plant vendors with educational tablers in our Meadow.
BEEKEEPING
911±¬ÁÏÍø have an Apiary Collective that meets to talk about our 911±¬ÁÏÍøstern Honey Bee (Apis mellifera), join us to learn through demonstration about our Botanical Gardens hives!
The Collective will meet at 10:30 AM, every second and fourth saturday of the month.
MESSER FAMILY BEEKEEPING SCHOLARSHIP
Anyone can have the opportunity to participate in our course through the Messer Family Award. To become an applicant, submit a personal statement—500 words or less - on why urban beekeeping is important to you and the community.
This award will assist with course expenses for individuals interested in pursuing beekeeping as well as show a committed effort to increase urban beekeeping in the local community. Expenditures awarded from this fund will be used for but not limited to course registration costs, the purchase of course educational materials and required supplies.