COME SEE WHAT’S

GROWING!Programs & Events

2014-2015

Together, we are writing the next chapter of Bok Tower Gardens. Projects are underway to preserve and enrich your experience in newand engaging ways, to restore and revitalize the Gardens for future generations. Landscapes are being transformed, but Edward Bok’s vision is cared for and protected.

We invite you and your family to explore, to learn, to participate in the process. Discover a wide range of unique activities and events designed to engage the young and young at heart.

Finding The Fountain of YouthPonce de León and Florida’s

Magical Waters by Rick KilbyVisitor Center

This exhibit examines how the legend of Ponce de León’s quest for restorative waters shaped the Sunshine State’s image as a land of fantasy, rejuvenation, and magical waters. Rich in images, learn how the myths of “La Florida” influenced perceptions of the state that still echo today.

MEMbERS ONLYShoptember SpreeAll September long, show

your membership card for double discounts in the Blue Palmetto Café and Tower & Garden Gift Shop.

Dog Day of Summer* Leashed and friendly dogs are invited for this special day with activities including dog health and safety information, adoptions, and boutique items. Canine admission: $5 each, 50% benefits the Polk County Humane Society. Regular human admission applies.

National Grandparents’ Day

Free admission for grandparents visiting with grandkids. The firstSunday after Labor Day, this holiday was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978.

Fall Film SeriesRaccoon NationVisitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

Anton brees’ birthday Carillon Concerts

Anton Brees performed at the Gardens until 1967 and left a legacy of contributions to the carillon world. Celebrate the birthday of the Singing Tower’s first carillonneur with recordings of his performances from the 1950s.

Fall Film SeriesNatGeo’s GrowingUp Wild: Fun Family Frolics

Visitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

Culture & Cocktails: Magical Springs of Old FloridaVisitor Center

Bok Tower Gardens serves cocktails and light fare to set the stage for Rick Kilby, author of Finding theFountain of Youth: Ponce de León and Florida’s Magical Waters, who will share secrets of old Florida.$10/person.

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Garden Projects Walks & Talks2nd Friday each month 10 a.m.

Gardens staff will provide an overview of our new construction and building projects. During these one-hour programs, get a behind-the-scenes look at the children’s garden, Florida wild garden, outdoor kitchen and more. Sunscreen, bug spray and closed-toed shoes recommended. Tours meet at the Visitor Center. Included with admission.

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Nature Walk w/Dr. Paul FellersRespected naturalist Dr. Paul Fellers leads a morning walk

showcasing wildflowers, birds, and native plants of the Lake Wales Ridge. Don’t forget your binoculars! Sunscreen, bug spray and closed-toed shoes recommended. Tour meets at the Visitor Center. Included with admission.

Peeled back: Citrus Culture on the RidgeVisitor Center Theater

See exhibit description on page 5.

Florida Wildflower Foundation SymposiumImmerse yourself in a world of

wildflowers! This two-day event features workshops, tours, films, and a Friday evening banquet and keynote presentation by Dr. Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home. Register for one or both days; times and prices may vary. Space is limited; register at flawildflowers.org.

Wildflower DayBok Tower Gardens

declares September 20 as Wildflower Day. To complement the symposium, Garden guests can see films, talk to conservation authors, and enjoy wildflower tours. Included with admission.

Creating Living LandscapesVisitor Center Theater

Interested in fostering wildflife in your home landscape? Don’t miss this additional presentation by Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home and The Living Landscape. Book signing to follow. Limited seating; pre-registration required. $20/person.

Fall Film SeriesbirdsVisitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

Take a Child Outside Week!Participate in this national program to help children discover nature through outdoor play. Children ages 12 and under receive free admission.

Smithsonian Day!We’re opening our

garden gates free to Museum Day ticket holders. More info at smithsonianmag.com/museumday.

National Public Lands Day

Enjoy the beauty and mystery of Central Florida with a short film, Islands In Time: The Story of the Lake Wales Ridge, at 10 a.m. followed by a tour of the Pine Ridge Preserve at 11 a.m. Included with admission.

Fall Film SeriesDolphinsVisitor Center Theater

Included with admission

National Parks of America Tour Trip Preview

Magnolia Room

Hear about the exciting opportunity to join other Gardens members on a once-in-a-lifetime excursion to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Mount Rushmore, Grand Canyon and more. Tour scheduled May 23 - June 3, 2015. Preview seating limited; reservations requested.

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Florida Wildflower Foundation“You belong among the wildflowers ... you belong somewhere you feel free.” • Tom Petty

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Fall Film SeriesNatGeo’s GrowingUp Wild:

bouncing babiesVisitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

Edward bok’s birthday Carillon ConcertsCommemorate the life of Edward Bok during special concerts featuring some of his favorite music. Born in the Netherlands in 1863, Bok was the editor of the Ladies’ Home Journal, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, philanthropist, and advocate for the environment and world peace.

Discovery Cart SaturdaysTails of the WildVisit with animal

ambassadors such as the Blue-Tongue Skink, Black-Throat Monitor and other species as you learn about wildlife conservation. Tails of the Wild, Inc. provides homes to unwanted, abused and neglected animals. Included with admission.

Fall Film SeriesAnimal Odd Couples

Visitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

Fall Film SeriesNature: The Animal House

Visitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

Walk on a Path Made from the Past, Experience the Present

Part of NatureFest 2014, Director of Horticulture Greg Kramer leads a 1.5-mile hike through the Pine Ridge Preserve. Come see and learn about plants that thrive in this natural habitat.

breaking Ground: Stewarding the Future

Be part of history in the making! Join the Bok Tower Gardens’ Board of Directors and special guests for a groundbreaking ceremony on the site of our new garden spaces. Afterward, visit the future sites of our children’s garden, wild garden and outdoor kitchen. Free admission to the Gardens from 8-11 a.m. Reservations requested.

boktoberfest Plant SaleCelebrate our 6th annual plant sale and festival

with free admission to the Gardens, featuring more than 40 plant vendors from around Florida. Enjoy Oktoberfest entertainment, German music & food, craft beers, children’s activities, guest garden speakers, and more. Bring the family and kick off Florida’s planting season at one of Central Florida’s favorite festivals!

MEMbERS ONLYPlant Sale PreviewMembers get exclusive access to our annual plant sale the evening before it opens to the public. Skip the crowds, meet the vendors,

and get first pick of plants and other natural products.

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behind the Scenesbok Tower Gardens Rare Plant

Conservation ProgramPart of NatureFest 2014, Conservation Manager Cheryl Peterson takes visitors behind the scenes to the greenhouse, research facilities, and National Collection beds of the Rare Plant Conservation Program.

Fall Film SeriesNature: The American Eagle

Visitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

beginning Watercolors w/Cathy FutralMagnolia Room

Learn wash, wet-in-wet, and dry brush watercolor techniques, color mixing and layering. Students will make landscape and floral studies and have a chance to paint en plein airin the Gardens. Breakfast, lunch and supplies provided. $85/person. Space is limited; reservations required.

Fall Film SeriesWater’s WayVisitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

Bok Tower Gardens partners with the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame to present an inside look into Florida’s citrus industry through a variety of fun, free programs. Special talks, tours, films and hands-on activities take place throughout the week. Citrus industry experts present historical and horticultural evening talks. A new historical exhibit, Peeled Back: Citrus Culture on the Ridge, will be on display in the Visitor Center.

Culture & Cocktails: Florida Citrus Series

Visitor Center Theater

Expert speakers from around Central Florida present fun, educational talks about the culture of the citrus industry. Sip on specialty citrus cocktails, enjoy light fare, and shop old Florida citrus souvenirs. Featured guests will include Jim Ellis, Brenda Eubanks Burnette and Jerry Chicone, Jr. Free admission after 5 p.m.

Florida Citrus DaysCelebrate everything citrus throughout the

weekend. Purchase vintage citrus labels from collectors and view the citrus film, Barrels To Bins. Take a guided citrus grove tour and hear talks from field experts and Gardens staff. See a citrus cooking demonstration, participate in an orange juicing contest, explore fruit & floral arrangements, and meet former Florida Citrus Queens.

Peeled back: Citrus Culture on the RidgeTo mark the 85th anniversary of Bok

Tower Gardens and the 90th anniversary since the first Florida Citrus Queen pageant, a new historical exhibit presents the untold story of how Florida’s citrus culture shaped the economy, lifestyle and landscape of Polk County and Bok Tower Gardens.

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The History of Citrus Pioneers

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Citrus as a Tourism Marketing Vehicle

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Collecting Citrus Labels

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Fall Film SeriesNatGeo’s GrowingUp Wild: Amazing

baby AnimalsVisitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

Polk County Family WeekVisit the Gardens and help support families

in need. Receive free admission with the donation of items like blankets, toiletries and non-perishable food items.

Discovery Cart SaturdaysMake Your Own bird Food

Learn how to create food for our feathered friends. Bring a small plastic container to make your own suet cake to take home.

MEMbERS ONLYFounder’s Room TourMembers at the Sustainer Level and above are invited to an exclusive

tour of the Founder’s Room inside the Singing Tower. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations required at 863.734.1233.

Fall Film SeriesThe White LionsVisitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

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Carillon MusicHome of the world- famous Singing Tower, Bok Tower Gardens proudly celebrates the history and music of our 60-bell carillon. This musical instrument was built in 1928 by the Gardens founder, Edward Bok, and his love of carillon music continues today. Carillon concerts are played daily at 1 & 3 p.m., with live concerts by Gardens Carillonneur Geert D’hollander from mid-October through mid-May, Thursdays - Sundays, along with moonlight performances.

Holiday Carillon ConcertsSEP 14 Anton Brees’ BirthdayOCT 9 Edward Bok’s BirthdayNOV 27 Thanksgiving DayDEC 25 Christmas DayJAN 1 New Year’s DayJAN 9 Edward Bok MemorialJAN 19 Martin L. King, Jr. DayFEb 14 Valentine’s DayFEb 16 President’s DayMAR 17 St. Patrick’s DayMAY 16 Armed Forces DayMAY 25 Memorial Day

Listener’s ChoiceGeert D’hollander will assemble a program from your requests. Submit your ideas at the Information Desk or Booth, starting October 1. Come and listen to the carillon concert on the last Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. to hear fan favorites.

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Lunch & LearnAttracting birds to Your Garden w/Dr. Paul FellersMagnolia Room

An amazing variety of birds call Florida home. Find out how to entice them into your garden. Optional walk to follow. Included with admission.

Intermediate Watercolors w/Cathy FutralMagnolia Room

Review wash, wet-in-wet, and dry brush watercolor techniques, color mixing and layering. Students will make landscape and floral studies and have a chance to paint en plein airin the Gardens. Breakfast, lunch and some supplies provided. Participants need to bring their own palette of watercolor paints and brushes. $75/person. Space is limited; reservations required.

Fall Film SeriesNature: Endangered

AnimalsVisitor Center Theater

Included with admission.

Thanksgiving Day Carillon ConcertsExperience Edward Bok’s

gift of historic Olmsted gardens and the Singing Tower carillon with concerts featuring thankful hymns and tunes. Café and gift shop open noon to 5 p.m.

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ExhibitsBok Tower Gardens is proud to present art and history exhibits from local and regional artists, showcased in the Visitor Center daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Included with admission.

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OCT 3 - JAN 15 • Peeled back: Citrus Culture on the Ridge

by bok Tower Gardens Staff

JAN 16 - APR 16 • A Garden of Plentyby Taylor Ikin

APR 17 - JULY 16 • Growing Mindsby Fairchild Challenge Participants

JUNE 16 - OCT 2 • Finding The Fountain of Youth: Ponce de León and Florida’s Magical Waters

by Rick Kilby

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1930s HoliDAYSPinewood Estate

Be sure to see the vintage Model A’s outside, meet historical characters from the 1930s, and catch a few surprise personalities from the past. Included with general admission.

Formal FridaysPinewood Estate

Take holiday photos in your formal attire! Enjoy roaming carolers as you enter the Holiday Home

Tour, and greet Pinewood Angels dressed in their holiday best.

Holiday Home WorkshopFestive Wreaths w/Kim HenryOlmsted House

Create a beautiful wreath with a mix of florals and fun decorations for your front door. Supplies included. $15/person. Space is limited; reservations required.

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Holiday Home TourCapture the holiday spirit and celebrate this

special 20th anniversary of the Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate. Tour the 20-room, Mediterranean-style mansion and enjoy your favorite holiday design themes from the past 19 years.

Prices include general Gardens admission. $20/adult; $9/child ages 5-12.

Members: $7/adult; $6/child ages 5-12.

Children under 5 admitted free.

Winter Walking ToursVolunteer garden guides

lead visitors on an hour-long walking tour sharing information about the winter flora and fauna, with tours leading from Pinewood Estate to the Singing Tower. Included with admission.

Poinsettia Displays & Holiday Carillon MusicCelebrate the season with time-honored poinsettia, amaryllis, and bromeliad displays throughout the Gardens, plus holiday music from around the world on the Singing Tower carillon. Concerts are at 1 & 3 p.m. daily. Included with admission.

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Sunset & SymphonyHoliday ConcertGreat Lawn

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and Singing Tower carillon capture the spirit of the holidays during one of Central Florida’s favorite outdoor concerts. Families and friends are encouraged to prepare themed picnics and experience a magical evening as the sun sets atop Iron Mountain. Last entry to Pinewood at 5 p.m. Advance tickets: $20/adult; $8/child ages 5-12. Children under 5 admitted free.

Holly Jolly SaturdaysPinewood Estate

Break out those festive holiday sweaters, hats andaccessories to wear to

the Gardens on select Saturdays. Visitors are encouraged to take photos in our life-size Holiday Photo Frame outside Pinewood Estate.

Holiday Happy HourPinewood Estate

Join your friends for an early evening tour of Pinewood Estate and toast the season with a complimentary drink, light fare and holiday tunes. $15/person.

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Carillon & Choraleplus Holiday Home Tour Open Late

Enjoy an hour-long carillon concert with a live choir under the stars. Visit Pinewood Estate for a special nighttime tour complete with hot chocolate and cookies. Light dinner available at the café before the concert for an additional fee. Last entry to Pinewood at 9 p.m. Concert Only: $5/person; free for members. Concert & Home Tour: $13/person; $7 for members.

Christmas Day at bok Tower Gardens

Celebrate Christmas Day at the Gardens with free Holiday Home Tours, and enjoy the sounds of the season with live concerts on the Singing Tower. Café, gift shop and Holiday Home Tour open noon to 5 p.m. Free tours subject to availability. Included with admission.

Flicks in the Garden*ElfOlmsted House Lawn

Spend an evening under the stars with your family and enjoy Elf on the big screen. Last entry to Pinewood at 6 p.m. Included with $5 admission; ages 5 and up.

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Holiday Home WorkshopCharming Centerpiecesw/Kim HenryOlmsted House

Bring your favorite 8-10” container and learn how to transform it into a gorgeous centerpiece using natural materials. Also pick up tips and tricks for keeping your arrangement fresh throughout the season. Supplies included. $15/person. Space is limited; reservations required.

MEMbERS ONLYFounder’s Room TourMembers at the Sustainer Level and above are invited to an

exclusive tour of the Founder’s Room inside the Singing Tower. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations required at 863.734.1233.

Family Holiday WeekendThe spirit of the holidays comes to life at Bok

Tower Gardens! Take your family holiday photo with Santa Claus, listen to Charles Dickens-style roaming carolers, see ice sculpture carving, and enjoy making holiday nature art with the whole family.

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Discovery Cart SaturdaysHappy HivesMeet local beekeepers

Jack & Judy Stokes and safely explore a hive of honeybees. Sample a variety of raw, unprocessed honey and purchase honey products to enjoy at home.

Lunch & LearnFFL-101: Florida Friendly LandscapingMagnolia Room

Learn the nine basic principles of FFL to help you to be successful and environmentally friendly in your landscape. Included with admission.

Lunch & LearnPlant Diversity in Florida w/Glen buppMagnolia Room

Florida’s unique flora has developed over millions of years and is connected to geological changes. Learn more about our diverse plant life. Optional walk to follow. Included with admission.

New Year’s Day Carillon Concerts“For auld lang syne!”

Ring in the New Year with special musical selections on the Singing Tower.

Moonlight Carillon ConcertFrom Screen & Stage

Enjoy a carillon concert under the light of a full moon, a unique opportunity to visit the Gardens after-hours. Opt to have a light dinner at the Blue Palmetto Café before the concert for an additional fee. $5/person; free for members.

Edward bok Memorial Carillon ConcertsCommemorate the life

of Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Edward W. Bok who died on January 9, 1930, less than a year after his beloved Singing Tower was dedicated.

A Garden of Plenty by Taylor IkinA true love of nature leaps off TaylorIkin’s synthetic painting surface called YUPO, a tree-free paper that is the basis of her nature-based artwork. Described by critics as heartfelt and empathetic, Taylor’s paintings incorporate the wonder and beauty of the natural world.

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Our IFAS Extension partners present a range of topics to help build your Florida gardening and landscaping skills. Bring your lunch, or purchase one from the Blue Palmetto Café. Learn something new each month. Included with admission.

Gardening in Florida is very different than in other parts of the U.S.,

but can be productive and fun if you know how! Bok Tower Gardens is proud to partner with the University of Florida’s IFAS Extension Service to provide programs that enable Florida residents to learn the best practices and methods to

garden successfully in this unique environment.

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Dog Day of Winter*Leashed and friendly dogs are invited for this special day with activities including dog health and safety information, adoptions, and boutique items. Canine admission: $5 each, 50% benefits the Polk County Humane Society. Regular human admission applies.

Martin L. King, Jr. Day Carillon ConcertsCelebrate the life of

humanitarian and civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. who championed the cause of unity among all people.

beginning Watercolors w/Cathy FutralOlmsted House

Learn wash, wet-in-wet, and dry brush watercolor techniques, colormixing and layering. Students willhave a chance to paint en plein airin the Gardens. Breakfast, lunch and supplies provided. $85/person.Limited space; reservations required.

Saturday Gardening SeriesInvasive Plants w/Master Gardeners

Visitor Center Theater

Invasive species threaten our nativehabitat. Learn what to avoid in your landscape to reduce the risks. Included with admission.

Music at PinewoodRising Artist Series featuring Harrison

School for the Artsin partnership with the Lake Wales Arts Council

The Rising Artist Series features up-and-coming artists in the intimate setting of Pinewood Estate. Faculty and hand-picked scholars from Harrison School for the Arts perform a variety of classical programs with piano, strings, woodwinds, guitar and vocals. $25/person or $65/series.

Garden Watercolor Club w/Owen JolleyOlmsted House

Less formal than watercolor classes,

instructor Owen Jolly leads demonstrations, plein-air and self-directed activities. Intermediate and advanced students explore painting techniques and drawing skills. Discover your creativity! Entire series: $200/person.

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JAN 14 Florida Friendly Landscaping 101

FEb 11 Plan & Prep Your Garden

MAR 11 The Perennial LandscapeOlmsted House

APR 8 Drought Tolerant Plants

MAY 13 Container Gardening Basics

NOV 20 Attracting Birds to Your Garden

JAN 15 Plant Diversity in Florida

FEb 19 The Life of BirdsMAR 19 Tales from the

Pine Ridge Preserve

APR 16 Sandhill Cranes

IFAS Extension Experts

Regional Specialists

Lunch & Learn SeriesNoon • Magnolia Room

Weekends work better for you? Here are a few Saturday sessions designed to provide great gardening information.

JAN 24 Invasive PlantsVisitor Center Theater

FEb 21 Florida-Friendly Plantsfor Your Yard

MAR 14 Edible Perennials

IFAS Extension Experts

Saturday Series10 a.m. • Magnolia Room

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MEMbERS ONLY Founder’s Room TourMembers at the Sustainer Level and above are invitedto an exclusive tour of the

Founder’s Room inside the SingingTower. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations required at 863.734.1233.

Saturday Gardening SeriesFlorida-Friendly Plants for Your

Yard w/Anne YasalonisMagnolia Room

Spend an hour with a Polk County Extension Agent and discover the best plants to use in your garden – the smart way to grow!

MEMbERS ONLY Tower Key Society Appreciation breakfast

Members with 20 or more years of membership are invited to a special breakfast, a private viewing of rarely seen archival items, and an opportunity to cross the moat around the Singing Tower. Reservations required at 863.734.1233.

Founder’s Day WeekendSinging Tower

A rare opportunity to pass through the historic iron Yellin gates, cross the moat,

and take a closer look at the Tower’s Great Brass Door. Carillonneur Geert D’hollander performs special concerts at 1 & 3 p.m., during which time the moat will close. Included with admission.

Moonlight Carillon ConcertJewels from the

brees LibraryEnjoy a carillon concert under the light of a full moon, a unique opportunity to visit the Gardens after-hours. Opt to have a light dinner at the Blue Palmetto Café before the concert for an additional fee. $5/person; free for members.

Lunch & LearnPlan & Prep Your GardenMagnolia Room

Learn how to plan and prep your garden for our unique Florida climate. Included with admission.

President’s Day Carillon ConcertsCommemorate the day

with special concerts featuring patriotic musical selections.

Lunch & LearnThe Life of birds w/ Reinier Mungeia, Lake Region Audubon Society

Magnolia Room

Birds are colorful, graceful and intelligent, yet most of us know very little about them. From their physiological adapta tions to their complex language, start to understand these winged wonders so you can better appreciate and protect them.

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Love In bloom Reunion CelebrationOlmsted House

Were you married at the Gardens? Join your fellow brides & grooms for this unique reunion celebrating40 years of couples who tied the knot here. Bring your photos, make new memories, and cross the moat. Reservations required.

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Valentine’s Day Carillon

ConcertsLove is in the air as bells ring with special carillon concerts featuring romantic selections.

Valentine’s Day at bok Tower Gardens

Valentine’s Day Dinner

An Evening of Vintage CharmPinewood Estate

Treat your loved one to an evening of vintage elegance with acoustic guitar music inside the historic 20-room Pinewood Estate mansion. Full-course dinner, cocktails and romance included! $195/couple. Space is limited; reservations required.

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Music at PinewoodRising Artist Series featuring Harrison

School for the Artsin partnership with the Lake Wales Arts Council

Scholars from Harrison School for the Arts perform classical programs with piano, strings, woodwinds, guitar and vocals. $25/person or $65/series.

Discovery Cart SaturdaysSwamp Girl Adventures

Learn about Florida’s wildlife through exploration of the animals that live here. Admire an armadillo or befriend a frog. Specific animals will vary, but will be sure to amaze.

Intermediate Watercolors w/Cathy FutralMagnolia Room

Reviewing earlier techniques, students will make landscape and floral studies and paint en plein air in the Gardens. Breakfast andlunch provided. Participants supply paints, palette and brushes. $75/person. Space is limited; reservations required.

Moonlight Carillon ConcertOpera Evergreens

Enjoy a carillon concert under the light of a full moon, a unique opportunity to visit the Gardens after-hours. Opt to have a light dinner at the Blue Palmetto Café before the concert for an additional fee. $5/person; free for members.

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Lunch & LearnThe Perennial LandscapeOlmsted House

Perennials are a wonderful asset to any garden. They come back year after year and keep your garden landscape changing throughout the season, but which are the best to use in Florida? Included with admission.

Wildflower WalkVisitor Center

Learn about native wildflowers and their ecology. In partnership with South Florida State College’s Pygmy Fringe Tree Wildflower Festival, Bok Tower Gardens will host a walk through the Gardens’ natural areas. Included with admission.

MEMbERS ONLY Founder’s Room TourMembers at the Sustainer Level and above are invitedto an exclusive tour of the

Founder’s Room inside the SingingTower. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations required at 863.734.1233.

Saturday Gardening SeriesEdible Perennials w/Master Gardeners

Magnolia Room

Perennials grow back each year and offer low-maintenance gardening options, including some tasty edibles.

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St. Patrick’s Day Carillon ConcertsStroll the blooming

gardens and enjoy the many shades of green as Irish favorites play on the carillon.

Lunch & LearnTales from the Pine Ridge Preserve w/Katrina Noland

Magnolia Room

Enjoy a show-and-tell by Land Steward Katrina Noland, featuring found items from the Pine Ridge Preserve. Included with admission.

Music at PinewoodRising Artist Series featuring Harrison School for the Artsin partnership with the Lake Wales Arts Council

The Rising Artist Series features up-and-coming artists in the intimate setting of Pinewood Estate. Faculty and hand-picked scholars from Harrison School for the Arts perform a variety of classical programs with piano, strings, woodwinds, guitar and vocals. $25/person or $65/series.

MAR22

SUN

5:00 P

MAR17

TUE

1:00 P+

3:00 P

MAR11WED

12:00 P —1:00 P

FEb28

SAT

9:00 A —4:00 P

MAR14

SAT

10:00 A —11:00 A

MAR19THU

12:00 P —1:00 P

FEb28

SAT

10:00 A —2:00 P

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Family Camping Adventure*Olmsted House Lawn

Spend the night in the Gardens and explore nature through a variety of walks, crafts and activities. Bring your own tent and sleeping bags. An additional supply list will be provided. $20/person; ages 5 and up. Space is limited; reservations required.

Discovery Cart SaturdaysNatural Vibes for Life

Did you know that plants are the basis for health & beauty products and household cleaners? Discover the lathering properties of detergent made with soap nuts and the soothing properties of coconut oil.

Moonlight Carillon ConcertFrom Waltz

to RumbaEnjoy a carillon concert under the light of a full moon, a unique opportunity to visit the Gardens after-hours. Opt to have a light dinner at the Blue Palmetto Café before the concert for an additional fee. $5/person; free for members.

Lunch & LearnDrought Tolerant PlantsMagnolia Room

The dry season is coming! Crafting a beautiful, year-round landscape can be a challenge, but our experts recommend plants and share tips to ensure your garden is the best on the block all year long. Included with admission.

Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival Night featuring Omar Sosain partnership with the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center

You don’t really listen to an Omar Sosa concert so much as experience it. This Cuban-born pianist’s demeanor exudes a sense of calm, while a spiritual connection to music comes through in his piano playing. Join this world-renowned musician and band for a Pinewood Estate performance, followed by a reception with the artists. $50/person. Only 50 seats available; reservations required.

Discovery Cart SaturdaysSchool & Community Gardening

Learn what’s going on with school & community gardening and how you can get involved.

Lunch & LearnSandhill Cranes w/Reinier Mungeia, Lake Region Audubon Society

Magnolia Room

Explore the life of Sandhill Cranesand learn how to coexist with thesebirds to ensure their survival. Included with admission.

Growing Minds by Student ArtistsThis exhibit features projects and artwork by local students

participating in the Fairchild Challenge educational program.

Carillon Classic 5K Run/Walk*The sounds of the carillon fill the air as runners

conquer Iron Mountain’s challenging terrain of hills and mulch. Presented in partnership with the Dick Pope Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. Register at fprapolk.org.

MAR27

FRI

6:00 P

APR2

THU

7:30 P

APR9

THU

7:30 P

MAY2SAT

7:30 A

APR17JUL16

Easter Sunrise ServiceSinging Tower

Easter morning worshippers are offered free admission from 6 - 8 a.m. to experience a sunrise service with full choir, brass ensemble, live carillon performances, and

Easter message delivered by local clergy. A buffet breakfast will be served in the Blue Palmetto Café following, for an additional fee.

APR5

SUN

6:00 A —8:00 A

APR8

WED

12:00 P —1:00 P

APR16THU

12:00 P —1:00 P

MAR28

SAT

10:00 A —2:00 P

APR11SAT

10:00 A —2:00 P

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Lunch & LearnContainer Gardening basicsMagnolia Room

Container gardening adds impact to your landscape and keeps extra work to a minimum. Unique colors, textures and shapes can yield eye-catching displays while remaining sustainable and water efficient. Included with admission.

National Endangered Species DayVisitor Center

Join Rare Plant Curator Glen Bupp on a walk through the Pine Ridge Preserve and National Collection Beds, home to over 30 species of endangered Florida plants. Learn about our rare sandhill ecosystem and take photos in an area of the Gardens typically closed off to visitors. Included with admission.

Armed Forces Day Carillon ConcertHonor the brave men and

women of our Armed Forces who have given their lives to preserve our freedom. Free admission offered to active, retired and disabled veterans of all military branches with valid ID.

Memorial Day Carillon ConcertsA musical salute of

gratitude to our nation’s veterans and members of America’s armed forces. Free admission offered to active, retired and disabled veterans of all military branches with valid ID.

Mother’s Day at the GardensFree admission is offered to all mothers for our huge Plant Sale! Treat Mom to a beautiful day at the Gardens with live carillon concerts at 1 & 3 p.m. and special menu selections in the Blue Palmetto Café.

National Public Gardens Day

This national event raises awareness about the role America’s public gardens play in promoting environmental stewardship. Behind-the-scenes tours and other educational activities will be offered. Your Bok Tower Gardens membership also allows you into participating gardens throughout the nation.

MAY8FRI

MAY10SUN

MAY16

SAT

1:00 P+

3:00 P

MAY25MON

1:00 P+

3:00 P

MAY13WED

12:00 P —1:00 P

John Jorgenson Quintet Great Lawn

The Gardens’ annual outdoor live-music extravaganza! Grab your family and friends and get down to the gypsy-jazz sounds of the John Jorgenson Quintet. The group’s style has been called

gypsy-jazz after the dynamic string-driven swing created in 1930’s Paris.Grammy-winning Jorgensen kicks it up a notch with his blistering guitar licks and mastery of multiple instruments. Prepare your themed picnic and experience an unforgettable evening under the stars. Advance tickets: $20/adult; $8/child ages 5-12. Children under 5 admitted free.

APR25

SAT

7:00 P

MAY16

SAT

10:00 A+

2:00 P

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Grades 3-5

Seedy SurprisesStudents dissect a seed to learn about its parts and discover the role seeds play in plant life cycles.

Flower PowerStudents dissect a flower and explore their critical roles in pollination and plant life cycles.

School ProgramsThe mission of the Education Department is to connect and engage learners of all ages through quality plant-based programming that fosters appreciation, builds knowledge, and cultivates awareness of plants, gardening, nature, and the environment.

All programs support the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science and provide interdisciplinary connections to Florida Standards for Language Arts and Mathematics, and Next Generation Standards for Social Studies.

A list of curriculum standard correlations can be found atboktowergardens.org/tools

To register or for more information, contact our Education Department.863.734.1221 education@boktower.org

Bok Tower Gardens Education Department aims to provide five core values through its offerings:

• Authentic, Engaging Experiences

• Academic Excellence, Integrity & Respect

• Accessibility for All Audiences

• Advocacy of Relevant Education

• Alliance of Collaborative Partnerships

Exploration Programs – New!Choose a field trip that offers hands-on science activities that support state curriculum guidelines. Programs combine a hands-on lesson and take-home project with garden exploration. $7 per student or teacher/chaperone.

Grades K-2

Sensory HuntStudents use their five senses as basic tools of science to explore the Gardens.

Color PlayStudents learn or review the colors of the rainbow as they explore the Gardens.

Adaptable for all ages

bok-ful AdventuresStudents explore the history and culture of Bok Tower Gardens and the importance of leadership, vision and service.

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Guided ToursExplore the Gardens with the help of a garden guide. Discover the plants, wildlife, music and history of the Gardens, and gain a better appreciation for plants, gardening and nature. $5 per student; $7 per teacher/chaperone.

Self-Guided ToursUse the Gardens as your own outdoor classroom to support your teaching goals. Education staff will greet and orient your group. $3 per student; $7 per teacher/chaperone.

Add self-guided Pinewood Estate tours to any field trip for $5 per person, excluding the Holiday Home Tour.

Holiday Home Tour for Kids Grades 3 -8November 28 – January 4

Enjoy a special self-guided tour of Pinewood Estate decorated in its holiday splendor! Students will be introduced to the Christmas tradition of The Elf on the Shelf and will enjoy searching for Buddy the Elf in every room of the estate. $8 per student; $12 per teacher/chaperone.

Home School DaysEnjoy interdisciplinary activities designed for home school audiences. Each day features a variety of activities and explorations based on a garden-related topic. Come early or stay late to make a full adventure of the day! $7 per student or teacher/chaperone.

Plant-i-fulLearn about plant life cycles, flowers and seeds, and their importance for harvest and food.

bok-ful AdventuresCelebrate the culture and history that has evolved at the Gardens over the past 85 years.

Tree-mendousInvestigate the important science and history of trees during the month of Arbor Day. Also enjoy hearing about the life of Sandhill

Cranes from Lake Region Audubon Society’s Reinier Mungeia.

JAN30

FRI

10:00 A —2:00 P

APR16THU

10:00 A —2:00 P

NOV14

FRI

10:00 A —2:00 P

Teacher Open House at bok Tower Gardens

Visitor Center

Don’t miss this annual event, showcasing all of the Gardens’ K-12 educational programs for the 2014-15 school year. Try your hand at new student activities, learn about new teacher resources, and enjoy guided garden tours and giveaways.

School & Community Garden Mini-Grants

Be the first to hear about our new partnership with UF-IFAS and how you can participate. Funds are being made available for school and community gardening programs, including training workshops and support resources.

School Program RegistrationTo register or for more information, contact our Education Department.

863.734.1221 education@boktower.org

Please provide the following information:• Name of contact and school

• Contact address, phone number and email

• Total number of students

• Total number of adults

• Grade level

• Preferred program

• Arrival date and time

• Method of arrival (bus or individual cars)

Reservation details:• Reservations must be made at

least three weeks in advance.

• To receive group rates, payment must be made in one total payment.

• Individual passes and member discounts may not be applied to group rates for field trips.

• Chaperones are encouraged! One complimentary teacher/chaperone for every five students.

• Picnic and children’s nature activity area, restrooms, and a water fountain are available near the bus parking area and provide a great option for picnic lunches on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Parking is free.

The Fairchild ChallengeChanging the way we understand

and live with natureThe Fairchild Challenge is a free, interdisciplinary competition that uses nature as an integrated context for learning. The Challenge is aligned with state curriculum guidelines and is available for both elementary and middle schools.

• Creative Writing

• botanical Art

• Graphic Design

• Science Writing

• School Gardening

Teachers can choose from these topics and more—an array of Challenge projects throughout the year to implement in their classrooms. Teachers submit student work for judging, with cash prizes and awards given to top-scoring schools and students at the end of the school year.

Select entries will have the opportunity to be showcased in the Growing Minds exhibit in the Bok Tower Gardens Visitor Center from April 17 - July 16.

SEP1

MAY31

Earth Day CelebrationDon’t miss this annual nature extravaganza, now with two days to choose from! Environmental organizations from all over Central Florida share information and hands-on activities with students including wildlife, conservation, gardening and more. Also an ideal opportunity for career exploration. $7 per student or teacher/chaperone.

SEP13

SAT

9:00 A —2:00 P

APR30MAY1

9:00 A —2:00 P

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Give a Gift MembershipShare the Gardens with a friend! Current members can always purchase a gift membership for $5 off regular prices. Call 863.734.1233.

Volunteer With UsMake friends, support the Gardens and receive wonderful benefits. We’re always looking for new, friendly faces to help around the Gardens, in the office, at events, and with educational programs. Call 863.734.1211.

Weddings & RentalsBok Tower Gardens offers the ideal setting for wedding ceremonies & receptions, corporate events, and social gatherings. Combined with the beauty of our natural setting, historic charm and efficient amenities, we have the perfect space for your next event. Call 863.734.1214.

Group ToursLet us accommodate your group of 20 or more with conveniences and services to make the most of your visit to the Gardens. Our customized packages offer reduced rates and free parking with additional options including Pinewood Estate tours, special events, guided garden walks, dining choices and more! Call 863.734.1222.

Your gift will help us tell a new story of the Gardens

while preserving its unique and timeless spirit.

As of September 1, 2014 we have raised $10.4 million of our $12 million goal.

Be both a steward of Edward Bok’s beautiful legacy and the key to its future.

To learn more and make a gift to the campaign, visit bokLegacy.org.

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Bok Tower Gardens, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is supported by tax-exempt gifts and contributions and is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

CONTACT USTickets & Reservationsboktowergardens.org/tickets 863.734.1222

Membershipboktowergardens.org/membership 863.734.1233

Educationboktowergardens.org/education 863.734.1221

HOURSOpen 365 Days a Year!8 a.m. - 6 p.m. with last admission at 5 p.m.

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