Lakela’s Mint Biologist and Manager of Bok Tower Garden Rare Plant Conservation Program Cheryl Peterson will be presenting her 10 years of research on this mint species.  The doors open at 3 p.m. and the presentation begins at 3:30 p.m. After the presentation, stick around to experience the sight and smell of this beautiful plant in its native habitat. The presentation and tour of the Lakela’s Mint Preserve is free but reservations are required, please call 722-323-7982 to register.

St. Lucie County’s Environmental Resources Department is proud to partner with the Lakela’s Mint Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and Bok Tower Garden to offer this great learning opportunity and a chance to explore the newly named Lakela’s Mint Preserve study area.