Optional Far Out Tours

Sunday, October 20, 2024
12:30pm–4:30pm
$75.00/Trip

Far Out Tour #1: Mead Botanical Garden & Everoak Farm

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Mead Botanical Garden (Photo on Left: Visit Florida via Creative Commons, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/) Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license. Photo has been cropped.
Mead Botanical Garden

Mead Botanical Gardens, nestled in Winter Park, FL, spans 48 acres, offering a perfect oasis with diverse ecosystems, tranquil trails, and vibrant gardens showcasing native flora. It's a haven for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and families seeking peaceful moments surrounded by natural beauty. Whether you're strolling through the butterfly garden or exploring shaded pathways, Mead Botanical Gardens provides an opportunity to reconnect with the wonders of Central Florida's biodiversity.

Everoak Farm

Everoak Farm utilizes bio-intensive gardening techniques to grow a diverse variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Join us to see how they implement regenerative farming practices and organic/biological inputs. Their goal is to build healthy, biologically active soil, which in turn helps provide their community with clean and nutrient-dense food.


Far Out Tour #2: Everoak Farm & UF/IFAS Orange County Extension

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Everoak Farm

Everoak Farm utilizes bio-intensive gardening techniques to grow a diverse variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Join us to see how they implement regenerative farming practices and organic/biological inputs. Their goal is to build healthy, biologically active soil, which in turn helps provide their community with clean and nutrient-dense food.

UF/IFAS Orange County Extension

The UF IFAS Orange County Extension invites us to an enlightening tour of its facilities in Orlando, FL. Join us as we explore state-of-the-art research labs, educational exhibits, and interactive demonstrations showcasing innovative agricultural practices and sustainability initiatives. This center offers a unique glimpse into cutting-edge research and its local impact!


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