Bok Tower Gardens
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
2024 City Nature Challenge: Polk County
Get involved in the 2024 City Nature Challenge for Polk County with Bok Tower Gardens! Help us showcase the natural wonders of Polk County by participating in this global collaboration of cities sharing observations of nature. Join us at the Alexander Discovery Center f......More
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Friday April 26 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Discovering Bok Tower Gardens Guided Tour
Take a guided walking tour to Discover Bok Tower Gardens. Unveil the essence of Bok Tower Gardens by exploring its rich history, dedicated conservation endeavors and harmonious fusion of artistic expression showcased through horticulture and the enchanting music of the ......More
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Friday April 26 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Concert Under the Stars: Unspoken Tradition
Mountain Home Recording Artist Unspoken Tradition is about new, original Bluegrass. Inspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional and newgrass music, this North Carolina based quintet brings a sound that is both impassioned and nostalgic, hard-driving an......More
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Saturday April 27 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Yoga in the Gardens
Join us for a morning of bending, breathing, and relaxing in the great outdoors. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques, and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All le......More
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Tuesday April 30 10:30am - 11:30pm EDT
The Biodiversity of Dead Wood
Join entomologist Mark Deyrup, Ph.D. for an exploration of the biodiversity of dead wood. The dead wood of a forest is home to a complex and dynamic community of specialized creatures. You have probably seen beetle-engraved branches where woodpeckers have been drilling,......More
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Wednesday May 1 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Chair Yoga
Now you can practice yoga from your chair. This class is appropriate for beginners, anyone with limited mobility, those recovering from injury and anyone who has wanted to try yoga but felt intimidated. The classes are designed to assist in quieting the mind, moving our......More
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Thursday May 2 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Matt Venuti performs AmeriCosmos
Matt Venuti performs AmeriCosmos, An inspiring, original live music and visual journey through the heart of nature, the depth of sound and the vastness of Space. The event features Matt playing live, improvised music as a soundtrack to stunning nature footage that he’s ......More
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Friday May 3 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Nice Cream with Brittney Kieffer
Come join plant-based specialist Brittney Kieffer in the Outdoor Kitchen where you will learn the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle and learn to make your very own healthy alternative to ice cream, using plants.Brittney will teach you how to make your own cashe......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Prescribed Burn Presentation
Have you ever wondered why Bok Tower Gardens burns their natural lands? Have you ever thought about how ecological succession can work in the absence of natural controls? Join us as we examine the science and art behind Bok Tower Garden’s work to restore sandhill habita......More
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Saturday May 11 8:00am - Sunday May 12 5:00pm EDT
Mother's Day at the Gardens
Celebrate Mom with a beautiful day in the Gardens. The Shop at Bok has extraordinary gifts to make her day special. Treat Mom to lunch or ice cream at The Blue Palmetto Cafe. Event Date & TimeSaturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2024Carillon Concerts at 1:00 p.m. and 3:......More
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Saturday May 11 9:00am - 10:00pm EDT
Yoga in the Gardens
Join us for a morning of bending, breathing, and relaxing in the great outdoors. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques, and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All le......More
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
French Link Stitched Journal Making
Ooo-la-la! It’s a French Link Stitched Journal. Create a garden themed, softcover journal with a beautiful exposed stitched spine. This simple, delicate French Link Stitch looks deceptively complex, but oh so easy to create. Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie ......More
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Wednesday May 15 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Chair Yoga
Now you can practice yoga from your chair. This class is appropriate for beginners, anyone with limited mobility, those recovering from injury and anyone who has wanted to try yoga but felt intimidated. The classes are designed to assist in quieting the mind, moving our......More
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Thursday May 16 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Evening Sound Bath with Crystal Singing Bowls
Let the sound waves transport you to a place of relaxation and peace!During this experience, Meditation Teacher & singing bowl specialist, Anthony Profeta will use Himalayan Singing bowls, Crystal Singing Bowls, tuning forks, and other vibrational tools to de-stress, re......More