Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Can Save Lives
Did you know that being aware of the risk factors and preventive measures you can take for prostate cancer can significantly reduce your risk of an advanced prostate cancer diagnosis? […]
How Does Caffeine Affect Your Heart?
Authored by: AdventHealth You wake up and brew yourself a pot of coffee. As you sit and take in the morning news, you start sipping, getting ready to start the […]
Summer Temperatures are Rising: Stay Safe with AdventHealth
AdventHealth doctors and nursing leaders share tips for staying safe amid hot temperatures across Central Florida. With the summer in full swing, some families are spending more time outside whether […]
Every Koi Kounts: 2025 Moat Draining Project Day One & Two
June 17, 2025 Draining the MoatAs part of the State of Florida preservation grant, Bok Tower Gardens is working to preserve and improve the nearly 100-year-old iconic Singing Tower. This […]
Bird’s Eye View of a Prescribed Burn – Updated
Being good stewards means returning fire to the land. Bok Tower Gardens is undergoing several large-scale preservation projects that require prescribed burns. This blog posting from 2020 illustrates the importance […]
Keeping Up With Conservation: Removing Invasive Natal Grass
In February, the Rare Plant Conservation Program (RPCP) enjoyed the assistance of the University of South Florida Alumni Association of Polk County. The Association invites its alumni to help the […]
Catching Up with Conservation: Scrub Blazing-Star
In December, the Rare Plant Conservation Program collected seeds of Scrub blazing-star, Liatris ohlingerae, and preserved them in long-term storage. Scrub blazing-star is an endangered member of the Asteraceae family, […]
