Page 12 - Palm City Spotlight - April '24

Page 12, Palm City Spotlight

in Your coMMunitY

Did You Make It To The

Jensen Beach Garden Expo?

By Lisa Oster
On Feb. 24, the place to be was Indian Riverside Park for
the Third Annual Jensen Beach Garden Expo. It was a fun
and educational plant and garden fair hosted by the Jensen
Beach Garden Club. Visitors stepped into an explosion of
color, strolling through heavenly-smelling orchids, colorful
crotons, exotic gingers, fragrant herbs and native butterfly- Questers of Stuart’s sponsorship of the event exemplifies
attracting plants. Folks discovered delicious honey, whimsical their dedication to supporting community engagement and
garden accessories, and practical garden implements. providing enriching experiences for families. Their generosity
Demonstrations occurred throughout the day on choosing the helped make the Butterfly Tea a memorable occasion for all
right plants for your landscape, exotic plants that misbehave, who attended.
caring for orchids and helping bees. “We are delighted to have partnered with The Children’s
Museum to bring this magical event to our community,” said
Christina McIntosh, event coordinator of The Children’s
Museum. “The Butterfly Tea was a celebration of creativity,
camaraderie, and the simple joys of life, and we are grateful
to all who joined us in making it a success.”
For those who missed out on the festivities, stay tuned for
future events hosted by The Children’s Museum and Questers
of Stuart. For more information about upcoming events and
opportunities to support these organizations, please check
out our website, www.childrensmuseumtc.org.
Photos by Melissa Fuller

Garden Expo proceeds have supported House of Hope,
children’s camperships at the Environmental Studies Center,
the Florida Oceanographic Society and new this year a college
scholarship for a Jensen Beach high school student. Thank
you to the thousands who attended and our many volunteers,
including the Boy Scouts, Traveling Youth and the Junior
Master Gardeners, club members, family and friends. Thank
you to our major sponsors: Circa 69 Restaurant and Lindstrom
Air Conditioning.
We hope to see you at next year’s 2025 Jensen Beach
Garden Expo! Save the date: March 1, 2025.
Follow us on Facebook for frequent updates. www.
jensenbeachgardenclub.com.

Enchanting Butterfly Tea Event
Hosted By The Children’s

Museum And Sponsored By
Questers Of Stuart

The Children’s Museum, in collaboration with Questers
of Stuart, delighted attendees with a charming Butterfly
Tea event on Feb. 17. Held within the Explorer’s Gallery
of The Children’s Museum, the event captivated guests
with a delightful array of activities celebrating the art of
tea parties.
Guests were treated to a delightful spread featuring tea,
sandwiches and a variety of delectable treats. The atmosphere
buzzed with creativity as attendees engaged in craft activities,
unleashing their imaginations and crafting beautiful creations.
The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the enchanting
butterfly release, where colorful wings fluttered into the sky,
filling hearts with wonder and joy.

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