A Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden Event
Plant Conservation Day
May 18, 6:00 pm
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will celebrate Plant Conservation Day with a presentation on the successful cultivation of Blodgett s Wild Mercury and Cape Sable Thoroughwort, two South Florida endemic plant species that are candidates for the Federal Endangered Species Act. These plants were propagated with the help of Horace O Bryant Middle School students, who will introduce them to you at this presentation. The students are completing an after school program on land management and will celebrate their efforts by planting them on the grounds of the Botanical Garden.
In celebration of International Plant Conservation Day, the Board of the
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Peter Batty, Todd German, Vicki Grant, MJ Webster,
Sharon Toppino, Peter Rysman, MaryCarlin Porter & Joanne Meyers
Invite you to cocktails and a presentation:
Saving the Future: HOB Middle School Plant Conservation Project
Featuring a book signing of
Crazy Sista Cooking: Cuisine and Conversation with Lucy Ann Buffet
And an exhibition of art by
Dick Buckheim and Susan Bailey
Music by Robin Smith-Martin
6:00 p.m., May 18th
At the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road
Come learn more about this beautiful and important treasure!
(yes, we probably WILL ask you for money)
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