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 our vision
Paradise: A place of bliss. A region of supreme delight. A state of happiness. Naples Botanical Garden is creating a world class paradise that combines delightful cultivated tropical gardens with beautifully restored natural habitats. The Garden connects people and plants through display, education, conservation and science. It will be a community gathering place and an exceptional venue for exploring our natural world as well as enjoying special events, traveling exhibitions and performances.
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 garden history
In 1993, a group of eight Naples residents founded the Garden with nothing more than the dream of creating a world-class botanical garden. In 2000, a gift from the Kapnick Family enabled the purchase of an extraordinary 170-acre site with seven different habitats just south of Old Naples. An existing strip mall and parking lot were transformed into a garden experience to introduce the community to what was to come. In June 2008, the Garden closed to general visitors to begin our ultimate transformation. Please visit our website often to see the latest developments!
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 from the director
It is time to celebrate and we hope that you will join us on November 13 to share in the excitement of the Members' Opening celebration. We really appreciate your patience over the last 18 months as we have undergone our metamorphosis but I think that you will be as pleased as we are with the result. What was acre after acre of melaleuca, Brazilian pepper and other invasive species is now gardens, lakes and restored natural areas. Read more »
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