This Mother’s Day, Celebrate Mother Nature, Too!

In Sunbridge, we’re taking time out to honor the moms who helped us grow up and the one who grows everything else: the birds, the bees, the flowers, the trees. Rhyming not entirely on purpose, but you get it.

Here’s how to make this Mother’s Day a day your mom (and our planet) will love.

Take Mom on a Nature Walk

While the brunch crowds queue, make a reservation with the great outdoors and roam about the Sunbridge trail network instead.

Stroll under tangled oak groves where wildflowers like Coreopsis and Blanketflower line the trails with fiery hues of orange and yellow.

Keep your eyes open: you might spot a scrub jay flitting through the treetops or a gopher tortoise making an unhurried retreat across the sandy trails to forage or sunbathe.

And you won’t have to hike far. Our trails shift in sound and scenery within just a few hundred yards of the Basecamp trailhead.

Earn your “favorite child” badge: Let Mom set the pace. Every wildflower photo-op is part of the experience.

Plant a New Tradition

Nothing says “thanks for making me who I am” like growing something memorable together.

Here are some ideas for colorful Florida native plants that capture mom’s spirit.

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum): Elegant white blossoms that honor Mom’s endless patience.

Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis): Bright petals that draw a variety of pollinators – just like Mom (effortlessly, of course) draws a crowd.

Mandevilla (Mandevilla spp): Colorful, trumpet-shaped blooms that thrive in Florida’s heat, a nod to Mom’s strength, grace and magnetic energy.

Need help picking the perfect plant? Our friends at Cherrylake and Florida Headwaters have plenty of ideas, including what kind of flower best matches your mom’s vibe.

Brunch, Sustainably

Mother’s Day and brunch go together like mimosas and lemon ricotta pancakes – but you don’t have to spend half the day waiting for a table.

Plan a picnic instead.

Stock up at the new Sunbridge Farmers Market starting May 15, pack your favorite local bites and stake a claim under the oaks at Basecamp or one of Sunbridge’s many parks. No reservations. No waiting. Just you, Mom, fresh air and (as pictured) plenty of Florida sunshine.

If you’re up for a little wait, Downtown St. Cloud has plenty of brunch options totally worthy of your time.

And if hollandaise isn’t your thing? Jen & Patti’s Banana Split Pancakes at The Cup might just be your sweet (and filling) alternative.

Time: The Real Gift

Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be fancy.

A good walk. A little dirt under your nails. A picnic in the sun. Sometimes the best gift is just being present.

(family enjoying the outdoors image)

So, here’s to all the moms. And to the one who made it all possible, Mother Nature.

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