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 10^th 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 [email protected] 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 18^th October, 10:00 am
• Sunday 1^st November, 10:00 am
• Sunday 15^th November, 10:00 am

To learn more about donating toward the completion of the Children’s Garden kindly email [email protected] .

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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.