The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic
Park is pleased to announce its newest offering, A Garden Tour
Series.

The Garden Tour Series will
feature guest docents knowledgeable in specific flora and fauna found
at the 65-acre property.

The introductory tour, hosted by
Hannah Reid of www.BushGirlMedicine.com
will be held on Saturday 10th
October at 10:00 am. Guests will follow Miss Reid through the
Woodland Trail and Heritage Garden and learn of the traditional and
medicinal uses of Cayman’s native plants.

Garden Tours are CI$20
per person and are limited to 12
persons in each group, and funds raised will go toward the completion
of the Children’s Garden at the Botanic Park.

To pre-book your space email
info@botanic-park.ky or
call 947-9462. 

The Park’s own horticulturist,
Nick Johnson will also be hosting several of the Garden Tours within
the bi-monthly series. Upcoming
tour dates are as follows:

• 
  Sunday 18th
  October, 10:00 am
  
• 
  Sunday 1st
  November, 10:00 am
  
• 
  Sunday 15th
  November, 10:00 am
  

To learn more about donating
toward the completion of the Children’s Garden kindly email
manager@botanic-park.ky
.

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Birch Tree Bursera simaruba

Used as a medicinal antidote to the Poison Tree (found in Little Cayman)

Strangler Fig Ficus
aurea

Used in treating cancer,
gastrointestinal, circulatory and dermatological issues as well as
for toothaches.