Thursday July 20, 2017 Treasure Coast Rare Fruit Council
Speaker Har Mahdeem– Sapotaceae His talk will be on Sapotaceae, a rare, hard to find and delicious family of fruit that includes Sapodilla, Canistel, Abiu, Caimito and Mamey. 7pm Port St Lucie Botanical Garden
info: Treasure Coast Rare Fruit Link
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Palm Beach Rare Fruit Council
August 11, 2017 - 7:30 Regular Meeting
Due to Construction at the Mounts Auditorium, our meeting location will be changed. The August meeting will be at:
Pine Jog Environmental Education Center
Florida Atlantic University, College of Education
6301 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Map: 6301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Speaker- Mike Winterstein Topic: "Miami Mangos"
Mike is the curator of the USDA's plant germplasm repository at the USDA facility in Coral Gables, Florida. The collection includes over 400 varieties of mango. We are optimistic that Mike may bring tropical fruit samples as part of his presentation. This is a presentation you won't want to miss!
History of Chapman Field
A Century of Research with USDA in Miami
There is NO MEMBER TASTING TABLE at this meeting!!!!
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August 19, 2017 Zip Trip Unbelievable Acres
Zip Trip to Gene Joyners "Unbelievable Acres"
10Am to 1Pm.
This is a guided tour at $5 per person, a special discount rate for PB Rare Fruit members & guests. Registration will be required to ensure they have enough tour guides.
To Register: Betty Borges 561-723-8788 or email bborgeshr@gmail.com
Map: Unbelievable Acres Gene Joyners Map
470 63rd Trl N, West Palm Beach, FL 33413 ยท (561) 242-1686
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Palm Beach Rare Fruit Council
September 8, 2017 - 7: 30 Regular Meeting
Election of Officers and Committee appointments
If you have an interest in organizing, planning, promoting and funding events and programs for the Rare Fruit Council, your active participation on the Board of Directors and Committees is the place to be. Contact any current Board Member to find our what each position does thru the year, or Fatima NeJame, Nomination Chair Fatima@fotofusion.org for bi-laws and responsibilities.
Alternates and assistants are welcome and encouraged!!
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Palm Beach Rare Fruit Council
October 28, 2017 "Ice Cream Social" Mounts Pavilion MEMBERS ONLY EVENT.
For info on saving fruit, making puree, and helping at the Social....
Contact Ettasue Long ilvths@msn.com
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