A trip to the Garden is an opportunity for discovery, whether you’re a longtime Member or a first-time visitor. Take advantage of our Garden Workshops or our free educational programs to get even more out of your Garden visit!
Walk Among the Waterlilies
Immerse yourself—literally—in our aquatic collections during this special guided opportunity! Discover how to capture your experiences in nature with your smartphone camera before wading into the Water Garden for an up-close and personal view of our waterlilies with our Curator of Special Collections.
Garden Workshops
Dive into the art of nature journaling, hone your creative skills as a family, or learn how to use your smartphone camera for nature photography. Explore Garden Workshops and get the most out of our Garden experience.
Garden Grounds Cart Tours
Journey through the Garden grounds on a guided cart tour, get an exclusive behind-the scenes look at our Evenstad Horticulture Campus, and enjoy views of the Garden’s 90 acres of conserved natural areas. This 45-minute staff-led tour takes place on a quiet electric cart.
This tour is offered twice-daily at 10:30am & 12:30pm. Space is limited; reserve your tour today!
Daily Tours
Daily Tours are offered once daily from 9:30 – 10am.
Take a 30-minute guided tour with a Garden educator to learn about our collections and the work we do to conserve tropical and subtropical plants around the globe.
Refer to the daily schedule posted in the Garden for up-to-date information.
Included in Garden admission; free for Members
Dig Deeper
Join Garden education staff at 11 – 11:30am daily for Dig Deeper, an interactive drop-in program in which you can learn a new skill, ask questions, and gain insight.
Refer to the daily schedule posted in the Garden for up-to-date information.
Included in Garden admission; free for Members
Birding in the Garden
Birding in the Garden takes place every Tuesday* from 8 – 10am. Meet at the Smith Entry Prow.
Discover the avian species that call the Garden home as you join our birding volunteers on this weekly morning walk in our 90-acre Preserve.
Included with Garden admission; free for Members
*Please note the Garden will be closed on Tuesdays in August and September and Birding in the Garden will not take place.
Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support the Garden’s conservation efforts.
