Join a SOAR (Senior Outdoor Active Recreation) trip to the Florida Botanical Gardens!
Wander through the beautiful Florida Botanical Gardens, a 100-acre park with 26 different areas featuring formal gardens, scenic landscapes, and native habitats. Immerse yourself in shady trails and beautiful blooms.
Garden areas are dedicated to a unique variety of botanical beauty, showcasing outstanding tropical and subtropical flora and fauna, as well as incorporating water and art features along the way. You will see themed formal gardens, featuring roses, topiaries, palms, vines, succulents and azaleas, as well as gardens dedicated to native plants, tropical fruit, herbs and butterflies.
Although admission is free, a suggested donation of $10 at entry ensures the continuation of this incredible display. Transportation to and from is free as well.
Things to know
- This event is free, but there is a $10 suggested donation
- Participants should meet at the recreation center entrance to take the transportation to and from the Botanical Gardens
- Weather related cancellations possible
- Participants must be 50 and older
- Maximum of 12 participants
Things to bring
- Appropriate hiking attire and footwear
- Camera
Contact
For any questions email Ron Housenick or call (813) 410-4089.