The Rufous Hummingbird is a migratory hummingbird who has one of the largest roaming territory of any North American hummingbird species. Stretching as far north as Alaska as far south as the Yucatan and as … Read More
15 years after vows
[easy-image-collage id=30160] Bok Tower Gardens has a different meaning to everybody. Perhaps it is a memory of coming here as a child gazing upon the Tower with a wondrous look in your eyes entranced by … Read More
Hive for Hire
After reading the title you may think, is this a typo or perhaps a joke? It is neither. You can actually rent bees to assist with your garden. This may seem a little unorthodox at … Read More
Oh don’t be so Koi
If you have ever been to the base of the singing tower at Bok Tower Gardens you may have noticed some brightly colored fish swimming in the moat. You may have even spent a few … Read More
Is this Fern mostly dead?
[easy-image-collage id=30231] The thought of coming back from the dead has been exclusively reserved for movie screens and magi tricks, however in the plant kingdom there is one plant that takes it to the extreme. … Read More
Zebra Heliconian: the Barbarian
Most people would not consider butterflies to be hunter. Florida is home to an immense variety of different butterfly species in all shapes and sizes. Even with this diversity you may find it hard to … Read More
Burrell Collection Online
In 2015, Norma and Larry Ellis drove down from Ashburn, VA to bring Bok Tower Gardens a very special donation. Mr. Ellis’ great grandfather is Horace Burrell who, along with son Edward, was the builder … Read More
Bok Tower Gardens Teen Ambassador Program
Looking for volunteer hours? Become a Bok Tower Gardens Teen Ambassador Bok Ambassadors are students from 13 to 18 years-old who have been accepted into this internship program and serve as volunteer educators. Why Become … Read More
Volunteer to improve habitat for the rare Lakela’s Mint!
Come join us for Habitat Improvement days for the rare Lakela’s Mint in Fort Pierce! First Friday of each month: November through April (except January) The public is invited to help improve Scrub habitat for … Read More
Post Irma Rare Plant Rescue
In the aftermath of a hurricane, we typically think of flooding, destruction, and humanitarian disasters. Most of us don’t think about rare plants. . . most of us, that is. After Hurricane Irma, Highlands Hammock … Read More