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WILDLIFE AT PINECREST GARDENS
Did you know Pinecrest Gardens is home to Mountain Mullet?
Mountain Mullet, Agonostomus monticola, is a moderately small fish species that is found in the Caribbean Basin, Central and northern South America, and the Southeastern U.S. Unusual for mullet, adult individuals spend their lives in freshwater, where they spawn. It is thought that newly hatched larvae are carried out to sea, but soon return as juveniles. The young Mullet frequently swim to the headwaters of rivers and streams.
Mountain Mullet prefer freshwater habitats that are free-flowing, without channelization, dams, or other alterations. They are found where water is clear, typically with trees growing along the banks to provide some shady canopy.
Although the species is fairly common in the more tropical parts of its range, it seems sensitive to habitat conditions. In South Florida, land of slow-moving swamp waters, all natural coastal rivers, streams, and springs either have sustained profound flow and water-quality changes or have been completely eliminated. Mountain Mullet were previously seen at the former Parrot Jungle, now Pinecrest Gardens. The population disappeared, but after efforts by the Village, have abundantly recolonized the single known site of the species’ recent occurrence, the Lower Garden ponds at Pinecrest Gardens, which maintains essential habitat for the species. Look for schools of bullet-shaped, active fish of all ages and sizes up to about a foot in length.
2023/2024 JAZZ AT PINECREST GARDENS
New Season Subscriber Window is Now Open
We’re beyond excited to share the program lineup for our esteemed 2023/2024 Jazz Series. The new season subscriber window is now open. As a subscriber you are guaranteed the same seat in the Banyan Bowl for every jazz performance throughout the season, free parking and access to our pre-show reception concessions.
Season 9 is compilation of artists that are sure to make your feet tap and your heart sing…starting with New Orleans-style jazz band Rebirth Brass Band as our season opener followed by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, an exciting ensemble performing a special holiday concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue. And 2024 kicks off with returning favorite Glenn Miller Orchestra, followed by the Caribbean jazz sounds of Dion Parson & 21st Century Band, masterful straight ahead from Bill Charlap Trio – and, closing out the series is none other than the queen of jazz Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet!
Visit www.pinecrestgardens.org/jazz to learn more or email info@pinecrestgardens.org to reserve your subscription.
SUMMER CAMPS
Discovery Lab S.T.E.A.M. Camp | Ages 4 to 9
Weekly sessions will encompass the five areas of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) using some of our most popular themes: Chemistry, Energy, Mechanical Engineering, and Life Science. Campers enjoy all amenities of Pinecrest Gardens
Including splash and play, mini zoo, playground, indoor facilities and botanical garden.
Pinecrest Dance Project Toddler Camp | Ages: 2 to 4
Join us for a summer full of fun at Pinecrest Dance Project’s Toddler Summer Camp.
Weekly sessions offered for toddlers in a safe and monitored environment; and fun activities such as painting, dance, music, yoga, gymnastics, crafts, splash and play, and more.
For more information on our camps and registration, please visit www.pinecrestgardens.org/summercamps.
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