Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service

Address

559 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33415-1311

(561) 233-1700

http://www.pbcgov.com/coextension

Description:

Conducts educational programs in the areas of agriculture, family & consumer sciences, 4H, nutrition and environmental horticulture.

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 8 am- 5 pm.

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

June 9, 2025

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

559 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33415-1311

Mailing

559 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33415-1311

Contacts

Ronald Rice

Primary Contact

Cooperative Extension Director

(561) 233-1712

rrice@pbc.gov

https://www.facebook.com/pbcgov

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County

(561) 233-1700

Belle Glade Phone

(561) 996-1655

Fax

(561) 233-1768

Description

This 13.5 acre botanical garden enhances the educational endeavors of the environmental horticulture program. Educational tours are offered. Plantings expose the public to the large variety of tropical and subtropical plants that grow in South Florida and exhibits point to their proper use. Tropical fruits and citrus are featured along with a xeriscape area, lake and water catchment areas, herb garden, native plant area, poisonous plants, bromeliads, ferns, vegetables, and other plantings to further education in environmental horticulture.

Hours

Monday-Saturday / 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Sunday / 12-4 pm; closed -Thanksgiving Day, Dec 24, Christmas Day and New Years Day (call to confirm.

Required Documents

ID.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Fees

Contact agency for fee details.

Intake Procedure

Call for information or visit the garden during operating hours.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Palm Beach County.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County

    Contact

    Name:
    Ronald Rice
    Title:
    Cooperative Extension Director
    Phone:
    561-233-1712
    Email:
    rrice@pbc.gov

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    561-996-1655
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    Belle Glade Phone
    Number:
    561-233-1768
    Type:
    Service Fax
    Name:
    Fax
    Number:
    561-233-1700
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-6400.1300) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    This 13.5 acre botanical garden enhances the educational endeavors of the environmental horticulture program. Educational tours are offered. Plantings expose the public to the large variety of tropical and subtropical plants that grow in South Florida and exhibits point to their proper use. Tropical fruits and citrus are featured along with a xeriscape area, lake and water catchment areas, herb garden, native plant area, poisonous plants, bromeliads, ferns, vegetables, and other plantings to further education in environmental horticulture.

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday / 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Sunday / 12-4 pm; closed -Thanksgiving Day, Dec 24, Christmas Day and New Years Day (call to confirm.

    Required Documents

    Contact by phone.

    Eligibility

    No restrictions.

    Fees

    Contact agency for fee details.

    Intake Procedure

    Call for information or visit the garden during operating hours.

    Languages

    English.

    Service Area

    Palm Beach County.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Florida
      • Palm Beach County

      Contact

      Name:
      Ronald Rice
      Title:
      Cooperative Extension Director
      Phone:
      561-233-1712
      Email:
      rrice@pbc.gov

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      561-996-1655
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      Belle Glade Phone
      Number:
      561-233-1768
      Type:
      Service Fax
      Name:
      Fax
      Number:
      561-233-1700
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-6500.1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      The year-round growing season provides opportunities for area growers to produce a wide variety of products. This diversity creates opportunities to keep area growers informed of a wide variety of educational programs and to encourage implementation of the latest research. The agency addresses these educational needs by devising programs that make farmers and growers more efficient, resulting in ultimate savings for the consumer. A federally-mandated pesticide training/testing program is conducted.

      Hours

      Monday-Friday/ 8 am-5 pm.

      Required Documents

      Contact by phone.

      Eligibility

      No restrictions.

      Fees

      Contact agency for information.

      Intake Procedure

      Contact agency.

      Languages

      English, Spanish

      Service Area

      Palm Beach County.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Palm Beach County

        Contact

        Name:
        Ronald Rice
        Title:
        Cooperative Extension Director
        Phone:
        561-233-1712
        Email:
        rrice@pbc.gov

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        561-996-1655
        Name:
        Belle Glade Phone
        Number:
        561-233-1768
        Type:
        Service Fax
        Name:
        Fax
        Number:
        561-233-1700
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-2600.0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        The subtropical climate of Palm Beach County provides area horticultural interests with unique opportunities and problems in growing a wide variety of ornamental plants. Educational and diagnostic programs are provided for homeowners and commercial clientele. Energy and water conservation are addressed through proper selection of plant material and design principles. Both nutrition and economics are addressed through the cultivation of edible and ornamental plants.

        Hours

        Monday-Friday/ 8 am-5 pm

        Required Documents

        Contact by phone.

        Eligibility

        No restrictions.

        Fees

        Variable.

        Intake Procedure

        Contact agency.

        Languages

        English.

        Service Area

        Palm Beach County

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Florida
          • Palm Beach County

          Contact

          Name:
          Ronald Rice
          Title:
          Cooperative Extension Director
          Phone:
          561-233-1712
          Email:
          rrice@pbc.gov

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          561-996-1655
          Type:
          Service Phone
          Name:
          Belle Glade Phone
          Number:
          561-233-1768
          Type:
          Service Fax
          Name:
          Fax
          Number:
          561-233-1700
          Type:
          Service Phone
          Name:
          MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-2600.0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          The subtropical climate of Palm Beach County provides area horticultural interests with unique opportunities and problems in growing a wide variety of ornamental plants. Educational and diagnostic programs are provided for homeowners and commercial clientele. Energy and water conservation are addressed through proper selection of plant material and design principles. Both nutrition and economics are addressed through the cultivation of edible and ornamental plants.

          Hours

          Monday-Friday/ 8 am-5 pm.

          Required Documents

          Contact by phone.

          Eligibility

          No restrictions.

          Fees

          Variable.

          Intake Procedure

          Contact agency.

          Languages

          English.

          Service Area

          Palm Beach County.

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Florida
            • Palm Beach County

            Contact

            Name:
            Ronald Rice
            Title:
            Cooperative Extension Director
            Phone:
            561-233-1712
            Email:
            rrice@pbc.gov

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            561-996-1655
            Type:
            Service Phone
            Name:
            Belle Glade Phone
            Number:
            561-233-1768
            Type:
            Service Fax
            Name:
            Fax
            Number:
            561-233-1700
            Type:
            Service Phone
            Name:
            MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-7400.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Educational program series where grandparents learn about legal issues, guiding behaviors and discipline, parenting again, resources, support, computers, managing stress and more. GRands Program works co-jointly with Morselife providing support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and kinship services with locations in West Palm Beach, Lantana, Delray Beach, Jupiter and Belle Glade. Call for program locations, class date and time throughout Palm Beach County.

            Hours

            Office Hours Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm; Call for program times.

            Required Documents

            Contact by phone.

            Eligibility

            Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

            Fees

            No fees charged.

            Intake Procedure

            Call for program locations and schedules.

            Languages

            English.

            Service Area

            Palm Beach County.

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Florida
              • Palm Beach County

              Contact

              Name:
              Ronald Rice
              Title:
              Cooperative Extension Director
              Phone:
              561-233-1712
              Email:
              rrice@pbc.gov

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              561-996-1655
              Type:
              Service Phone
              Name:
              Belle Glade Phone
              Number:
              561-233-1768
              Type:
              Service Fax
              Name:
              Fax
              Number:
              561-233-1700
              Type:
              Service Phone
              Name:
              MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6100.6800) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Teaches people to meet a multiplicity of needs confronting individuals and families in a changing society. Special emphasis is placed on first-time homebuyer education, financial literacy/management, managing home energy and water resources, housing and home environment, food, nutrition and health concerns and 4-H youth development. Audiences include aults and youth.

              Hours

              Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.

              Required Documents

              Contact by phone.

              Eligibility

              Contact agency.

              Fees

              Contact for information.

              Intake Procedure

              Contact by phone.

              Languages

              English,, Spanish.

              Service Area

              Palm Beach County.

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Florida
                • Palm Beach County

                Contact

                Name:
                Ronald Rice
                Title:
                Cooperative Extension Director
                Phone:
                561-233-1712
                Email:
                rrice@pbc.gov

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                561-996-1655
                Type:
                Service Phone
                Name:
                Belle Glade Phone
                Number:
                561-233-1768
                Type:
                Service Fax
                Name:
                Fax
                Number:
                561-233-1700
                Type:
                Service Phone
                Name:
                MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DM-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Description

                The 4-H Youth Development program provides opportunities for youth, ages 5-18, to acquire knowledge and develop leadership and decision-making skills. Youth may participate in community clubs, special-interest groups, or school enrichment programs. Volunteer leaders play an important role in helping provide experiences which enable youth to learn by doing. Facilitates in establishing community educational programs.

                Hours

                Variable.

                Required Documents

                Contact by phone.

                Eligibility

                Youth, age 5-18.

                Fees

                Contact program for information. Most programs are free of charge.

                Intake Procedure

                Contact agency.

                Languages

                English, Spanish.

                Service Area

                Palm Beach County.

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Florida
                  • Palm Beach County

                  Contact

                  Name:
                  Ronald Rice
                  Title:
                  Cooperative Extension Director
                  Phone:
                  561-233-1712
                  Email:
                  rrice@pbc.gov

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  561-996-1655
                  Type:
                  Service Phone
                  Name:
                  Belle Glade Phone
                  Number:
                  561-233-1768
                  Type:
                  Service Fax
                  Name:
                  Fax
                  Number:
                  561-233-1700
                  Type:
                  Service Phone
                  Name:
                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PS-9800.9800) and related services within the Service Tree.

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