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Join local author and wildlife enthusiast Marcia Meara to learn the difference between an alligator and a crocodile. Meara will also discuss why alligators are so important to the Everglades ecosystem and other fascinating facts about these reptiles. This presentation is filled with tons of information, gorgeous photographs, and many fun facts you will not want to miss.

Children are invited to Kids Corner, a free, outdoor story time featuring stories, songs and activities. The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome.

Jim Crescitelli, director of the Winter Garden Heritage, will present a captivating story that begins thousands of years ago and continues today with Winter Garden’s vibrant, restored Downtown Historic District. Indigenous people, settlers from the Deep South, and today’s exploding population have all lived along the south shore of Lake Apopka in a shared experience. The lecture will feature archived photographic images to show the history of the region. This presentation is part of the free Lemonade Lectures series sponsored...

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A garden can provide a bounty of beautiful and useful plants for wildlife as well as nutrient dense foods for you and your family. Join us to learn about gardening in our unique Central Florida climate. Classes will be held on the first Wednesday of the month from 12pm-1pm.

Dr. Camesha Whittaker Presents Eleanor Roosevelt & Mary McLeod Bethune, An Unusual Friendship Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 6:30 pm 120 Sams Ave., New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 Dr. Camesha Whittaker of Bethune-Cookman University joins us to talk about her book, “Eleanor Roosevelt & Mary McLeod Bethune, An Unusual Friendship”. Don’t miss this fascinating program that explores the impactful friendship of two of the most influential American women of the 20th Century. Discover how these two women used their position, friendship, and...

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Free for members, included in general admission Join Bok Tower Gardens Director of Horticulture Brendan Huggins for this monthly series exploring the redesign of a historic Fredrick Law Olmsted, Jr. garden. Delve into Olmsted’s original design for a garden planned just for Edward Bok.

We offer families the ability to see and experience a real working family farm with animals, activities and of course, the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch! Harvest Holler is a place where you can explore nature, have adventures outside and unplugged. Relax and enjoy the slow-paced farm life: Sit on a hay bale, drink some true southern sweet tea or lemonade and relish the time with your family. Maw-Maw’s Country store has some of the most amazing cobblers you have...

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Children are invited to Kids Corner, a free, outdoor story time featuring stories, songs and activities. The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome.

Join us in welcoming The Minorcan Experience of St Augustine on Saturday, Sept 17th as we host their Pilgrimage to New Smyrna Beach event. This special event is a fundraiser to support the efforts of The Minorcan Experience and will include a presentation and site visit to the Turnbull Canal System and a visit to The New Smyrna Museum of History with a guided tour of The Turnbull Settlement Exhibit. The Turnbull Canal site visit begins at 11 AM that...

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Ooo-la-la! Create a garden-themed, softcover journal with a beautiful exposed stitched spine. This simple, delicate French Link Stitch looks deceptively complex, but its oh so easy to create. Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie will give step-by-step instructions to walk you through the whole process.