VAN EXCURSION: Bok Tower Gardens
About this Event
Date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Location: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Leader Name: Steve Palmquist
Description: Bok Tower Gardens is a 250-acre garden and bird sanctuary located atop Iron Mountain, north of Lake Wales, Florida. The Gardens were created by Edward Bok in the 1920s. Visitors will experience the gardens' attractions that include the Singing Tower and its 60-bell carillon, the Bok Exedra, the Pinewood Estate now known as El Retiro, the Pine Ridge Trail, and the Visitor Center. Plantings include camellias, tree ferns, native holly, lilies, wax myrtle, palms, papyrus, and many other native and exotic species. The site is also a refuge for more than a hundred bird species.
This is a van trip with a fee for participants to defer costs: $25.00 for members; $30.00 for non-members.
Duration of trip: 6 hours, including the drive to Lake Wales.
Walking distance: 1 mile.
Degree of difficulty: Easy walking on paved trails. Bring sunscreen, hats, good walking shoes and water.
Where you’d like participants to meet: Audubon House, 195 9th Street (Oslo Rd), Vero Beach
Time of meeting: 8:00 a.m.
Number of participants: 12 people
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 33.85
