Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: FRIENDS OF THE MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 559 N. Military Trail,
\nCity: West Palm Beach
\nState: FL
\nPostal Code: 33415
\nMain Phone: 5612331719
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.mounts.org
\nEmployer ID Number:
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 c 3 non profit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 5\/6\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: The Children’s Garden Initiative
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Children\u2019s Garden Initiative is a community-driven project dedicated to creating a safe, educational, and inspiring outdoor space where children and families can connect with nature, creativity, and wellness. The initiative seeks to transform the garden into an engaging environment that encourages exploration, learning, and meaningful community interaction through hands-on experiences and accessible programming.<\/p>\n
The project focuses on improving and expanding the garden\u2019s infrastructure to better serve children, families, educators, and visitors throughout the year. Planned enhancements include landscape restoration, shaded seating and gathering areas, educational activity spaces, accessibility improvements, and climate-control upgrades such as the installation of a new air-conditioning unit for the Vintage Shed learning area. These improvements will help create a comfortable and welcoming environment for educational workshops, seasonal programs, and community events.<\/p>\n
The Children\u2019s Garden Initiative also promotes environmental awareness and stewardship by introducing opportunities for children to learn about gardening, sustainability, conservation, and healthy living in an interactive and engaging setting. Through nature-based activities and creative programming, the initiative aims to nurture curiosity, emotional well-being, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world.<\/p>\n
In addition to serving as a place for learning and recreation, the garden will act as a gathering space that strengthens community relationships and encourages volunteerism and collaboration among local families, supporters, and organizations. Contributions from donors and community partners play a critical role in helping bring this vision to life and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the initiative.<\/p>\n
By investing in the Children\u2019s Garden Initiative, supporters are helping create a vibrant and enriching space where children can learn, grow, and thrive while building stronger connections with their community and the environment.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 8M to 10 M <\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $500K <\/p>\n
Project Duration: 2 years
\nGeographical Area Served: West Plam Beach
\nAge Group To Be Served: 0 to 8 years old<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
\nContact First Name: Andre
\nContact Last Name: Bogsan
\nContact Title: Development Director
\nContact Phone: 5612331719
\nContact Email: abogsan@pbc.gov<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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