Education plays a pivotal role in conservation. It can bring the work of thousands of scientists who arduously collect and analyze data to the front door of our communities, where […]
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In January 2021, the Rare Plant Conservation Program (RPCP) began a project to investigate how successful seed sowing may be to create new populations of Florida goldenaster, Chrysopsis floridana. We
A Golden Opportunity for Goldenaster Read More »
Our Gardens and preserve lands are colored by the beautiful rotation of native wildflowers. In 1932, the Gardens’ leadership was recognizing the importance of protecting wildflowers. The Festival for the
In Praise of Wildflowers: A historical look at the 1932 Festival for Wild Flowers Read More »
Edward Bok loved birds and one of his purposes in creating the gardens was that it should be not only a refuge for people but for birds as well. “There
In 1921, Edward Bok spent his winter months in Mountain Lake community, walking up “Iron Mountain” and admiring the dramatic sunsets and birdlife. He decided to create the Gardens on
Bok’s Bird Sanctuary Read More »