Saturday, June 8

Symposium on History of The Royal Poinciana - Flamboyant - Flame Tree-FREE

Steve Pearson, past Director of the Gifford Arboretum will present the history of the Royal Poinciana Fiesta and Tree's amazing facts & uses

By Royal Poinciana Fiesta

Date and time

Saturday, June 8 · 2 - 4pm EDT

Location

Pinecrest Branch Library

5835 Southwest 111th Street Pinecrest, FL 33156

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Royal Poinciana Symposium at the Pinecrest Library, 5835 SW 111th Street, Miami, in partnership with the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade. Steve Pearson, former Director of the Gifford Arboretum and past president of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society, will present the history of the Royal Poinciana, its origins in S. Florida and its use by early settlers, as well as information on the care and horticultural aspects of the tree, and the inspiration it has provided in art, music, and poetry. The event is free and free parking available in surrounding area.

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Royal Poinciana Fiesta

Each June TFTS proudly presents the annual installment of the Royal Poinciana Fiesta www.royalp.org the oldest continuing festival in Miami-Dade County, The Royal Poinciana Fiesta with events and scholarships awards. Join TFTS TODAY www.tfts.org at one of our many free events or join to attend a membership event!