Mindful Monday July Meditation
Join the movement to make mindfulness a priority for 2021. We have partnered with AdventHealth to create Mindful Mondays, a series of meditations available on the first Monday of each …
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Mindful Eating with Mindful Mondays in May
Join the movement to make mindfulness a priority for 2021. We have partnered with AdventHealth to create Mindful Mondays, a series of meditations available on the first Monday of each …
1929 Dedication Day Address by President Calvin Coolidge
ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT COOLIDGE DEDICATING A SANCTUARY AND SINGING TOWER AT MOUNTAIN LAKE, FLA. FEBRUARY 1, 1929 Our country is giving an increasing amount of attention to art. We have …
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Discover Icons: Windows to Heaven
Now on display in the Visitor Center, Tampa artist Vevie Dimmitt presents her newest exhibit, Icons: Windows to Heaven. As an environmental advocate, Vevie shares her love of nature and …
A New Holiday Begins at the Visitor Center
For 2020, the Visitor Experience team envisioned uniquely different holiday decor for the Visitor Center Christmas tree incorporating this year’s Peace on Earth theme. Using simple white paper, over the …
More About Monarchs
One of the most recognizable butterflies on the planet is the monarch butterfly, with its familiar orange wings laced with black lines and bordered with white dots. They are famous …
Sandhill Survivors
This blog post was written by “Sticky” Steve Morrison and was originally published in 2012. With his permission, we are sharing this information better to understand the impacts of our …
Pickle Juice Salad Dressing
Ever wonder what to do with the pickle juice that remains in the jar after you have finished eating all the pickles? Here is a great way to utilize leftover …
Cissy’s Green Banana Hash Browns
This recipe was developed by Cissy Stanko, a member of the Bok Tower Gardens Education Team. Green bananas and plantains are a great substitute for potatoes. This recipe is a …
Stephen’s Green Papaya Salad
Becoming a resilient gardener is more important than ever before. Preparing delicious dishes is the reward for growing and cultivating a healthy garden. Papaya is filled with nutrients, making it …