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A collaboration with Tampa Bay Water is providing educational outreach, as the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation was one of a number of organizations and schools that received a combined $30,000 in grant funds from Tampa Bay Water. $5,500 of this money was used to manufacture and install 15 new educational signs about water use and conservation.
File:'Hawaiian Red' Banana tree.jpg, alt=Banana tree, 'Hawaiian Red' Banana plant in the Tropical Fruits Garden.
File:Butterfly Seat at Florida Botanical Gardens.jpg, alt=Stylized seat in the shape of a butterfly., Butterfly Seat in the Butterfly Garden
File:Fruit Garden Sign at Florida Botanical Gardens.jpg, alt=Sign with fruits and a rainbow, standing in a garden, Sign for Children in the Tropical Fruit Garden
File:Kapok tree at Florida Botanical Gardens.jpg, alt=A large tree with surrounding picnic tables, Kapok tree at Florida Botanical Gardens
File:Herb Garden at Florida Botanical Gardens.jpg, alt=Herb garden with many plants, Herbs in the Herb Garden
File:Cactus & Succulent Garden.jpg, alt=A garden with cacti and a sign saying "Cactus & Succulent Garden", Cactus & Succulent Garden
File:Bluecurls at Florida Botanical Gardens.jpg, alt=A plant with a identification sign in front of it, Bluecurls, a Florida-friendly plant
File:Pond at Florida Botanical Gardens.jpg, alt=Pond covered in lily pads., Pond at Florida Botanical Gardens
File:Ponytail Palm Florida Botanical Gardens.jpg, alt=A palm tree with long palm leaves, Ponytail Palm
File:Fountain at Florida Botanical Gardens.jpg, alt=A pond with a fountain on the Fountain
botanical garden
A botanical garden or botanic gardenThe terms ''botanic'' and ''botanical'' and ''garden'' or ''gardens'' are used more-or-less interchangeably, although the word ''botanic'' is generally reserved for the earlier, more traditional gardens, an ...
located in Largo, Florida. The park showcases flora, fauna, and natural resources in motivational surroundings that promote environmentally friendly techniques.
History
The idea of the gardens started in 1991 when the Cooperative Extension Service proposed the founding of a new outdoor learning center. The plan gained support from the Pinellas county commission, which pledged $1 million and 13 additional acres for the new facility.Types of gardens
The Florida Botanical Gardens consists of several different gardens, including the Butterfly Garden, Cactus/Succulent Garden, Cottage Garden, Herb Garden, Jazz Garden, Tropical Fruit Garden, Tropical Courtyard, The Vinery, and more. The Wedding Garden is a popular place for weddings of any size, including mass weddings, such as the one that occurred on Valentine's Day in 2020. The Wetlands Walkway and Wildlife Overlook were added to the Botanical Gardens in 2018, and give visitors a closer look at the native flora and fauna surrounding its boardwalk trail and viewing areas. A two-acre Children's Discovery Garden is set to break ground in 2021 as a park and education space for children and families and will include an outdoor classroom, raised beds and a potting area, a pollinator landing, trails, and play equipment.Programs and partnerships
The Florida Botanical Gardens is managed by Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department, and have partnerships with many organizations, such as Creative Pinellas, Florida Native Plant Society, FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association), Florida West Coast Orchid Society,UF/IFAS
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a teaching, research and Extension scientific organization focused on agriculture and natural resources. It is a partnership of federal, state, and county governmen ...
Extension, Heritage Village, PAVA (Professional Association of Visual Artists), Pinellas County 4-H Association, Pinellas County Farm Bureau, Tampa Bay Water, Pinellas County, and Pinellas Community Foundation.
These partnerships create activities and events for people of all ages, including family-friendly programs like scavenger hunts and art exhibitions. The Gardens' formal partnership with University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFLAS) also provides opportunities for home gardeners and landscape professionals on various procedures. The Florida Botanical Gardens is a demonstration garden for UP/IFLAS.
A collaboration with Tampa Bay Water is providing educational outreach, as the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation was one of a number of organizations and schools that received a combined $30,000 in grant funds from Tampa Bay Water. $5,500 of this money was used to manufacture and install 15 new educational signs about water use and conservation.
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See also
*List of botanical gardens in the United States
This list is intended to include all significant botanical gardens and arboretums in the United States.The Florida Botanical Gardens website
Botanical gardens in Florida Largo, Florida Protected areas of Pinellas County, Florida
Botanical gardens in Florida Largo, Florida Protected areas of Pinellas County, Florida