Botanical Gardens
Programs and Events
YOGA (Fridays @2pm)
A good way to relieve stress and anxiety is through yoga. It provides many benefits, like improving mental health, reducing burnout, promotes self-care and reduces anxiety.
plant festivals
SPRING PLANT FESTIVAL
April 12th –13th, 9am - 3pm
Open to members at 8:30am
- $10 Admission
- Free for Members & USF ID
- Children under 12 are free!
Vendors TBA!
USF Food Sovereignty Spring Farmer's Market
March 8th, 10am - 2pm
Grab your friends and head to the USF Botanical Gardens this March to support local vendors and learn about sustainable food practices! Shop fresh produce, artisanal goods, and so much more!
Beginner's Guide to Propagating and Growing Begonias in Florida
March 15th, 9:30am - 11:30am
Learn how to propagate and grow your own Begonias in a continuation of our "Beginner's Guide to..." Series! This program will be taught by the experts at the Mid Florida Begonia and Exotic Plant Club. They'll have coffee, refreshments, and plants for sale!
Beefsteak Begonia (Begonia erythrophylla)
BEEKEEPING
We now have an apiary collective that meets to talk about our Apis Mellifera (Western Honey Bee), join us to learn through demonstration about our Botanical Gardens hives!
They meet every Thursday at 2:15pm outside of the Bee Bunker which is located in front of the Community Garden. To attend, you can show up or contact Nicole Brand at brand42@usf.edu for more information.
MESSER FAMILY BEEKEEPING SCHOLARSHIP
Anyone can have the opportunity to participate in our course through the Messer Family Award. To become an applicant, submit a personal statement—500 words or less - on why urban beekeeping is important to you and the community.
This award will assist with course expenses for individuals interested in pursuing beekeeping as well as show a committed effort to increase urban beekeeping in the local community. Expenditures awarded from this fund will be used for but not limited to course registration costs, the purchase of course educational materials and required supplies.