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!
Garden Workshops
Dive into the art of nature journaling, craft botanical creations, or learn how to use your smartphone camera for nature photography. Explore Garden Workshops and get the most out of your Garden experience.
Plant Poetry: Writer’s Circle
After a brief educator-led exploration highlighting the Garden’s plant collection, participants will draw on their newly discovered inspiration and write poetry focused on nature—its beauty, form, and function.
Garden Tram Tours
This tour is offered twice-daily at 10:30 & 11:30am. Pre-registration available on the website, day-of sign-ups available at Ticketing.
Explore the Garden’s 90-acres of scenic natural areas on this guided drive around our lakefront trail. Learn more about the Garden’s history and conservation efforts while enjoying views of Florida’s native habitats.
Daily Tours
Daily Tours are offered once daily at 9:30am.
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
*Birding in the Garden will take place on Mondays in August & September.
Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support the Garden’s conservation efforts.
