The Tri County Horticulture Study Group will meet at Alys Beach for a garden tour led by landscape coordinator Kendall Horne.
The event is 10 a.m. March 24 at Alys Beach, 9581 E. County Highway 30A, Panama City Beach.
The location is a traditional neighborhood development whose architectural vision has its roots in the style of Bermuda architecture and in the courtyards of Antigua, Guatemala, the colonial capital of Central America.
The town, which is committed to sustainability, is sandwiched by its scenic beach and dunes to the south and 22 acres of preserved wetlands to the north. Winding trails, outdoor sculptures, elegant landscapes and many community green spaces adorn the area.
Attendees should park at the amphitheater on the north side of 30A at the west entrance. Participants can enjoy the self-guided nature trail following the tour. Lunch afterward will be at “Shades” on the corner of 30A and 98 east of Alys Beach.
The meeting is free and open to the public. Local participants can join an 8:30 a.m. carpool at Publix on John Sims Parkway in Niceville.
Contact Mary Lutz (850-622-5680, arnmar@gnt.net) or Gaye Baltz (225-252-1423, gbaltz47@yahoo.com) for lunch reservations or additional information.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Tri-county horticulture studies group plans Alys Beach trip