Event Description
2023 Sunset Wednesday Specialty Programs
Join us for this year’s Sunset Wednesday specialty programs! Stoke your creative fires or learn something new while you enjoy the sunset in the beautiful setting of Naples Botanical Garden. Please note all programs were created with adults in mind; Cocktail Scavenger Hunt participants must be 21+.
Wednesday, February 1, 6pm
The Garden After Dark Walking Tour
Night vision isn’t necessary for you to see nature’s after-dark activity on this one-hour interactive tour through the Garden. Grab a complimentary beer or glass of wine and join an Educator as they illuminate the nightlife of plants in the Garden.
Program Fee: $15/Member, $20/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, February 8, 6pm
Night Fragrant Orchid Paint & Sip
Epidendrum nocturnum is a beautiful large orchid with a unique night fragrance. However, its flower is often not seen, as it frequently pollinates itself before opening fully. Join a Garden Educator for a one-hour Paint & Sip workshop all about an elusive night-fragrant orchid. Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine while you paint for a relaxing sunset evening in the Garden.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, February 15, 6pm
Cocktail Scavenger Hunt
Craft cocktails have become all the rage in recent years, and that’s all thanks to plants! Challenge yourself with this Garden-wide scavenger hunt where you’ll use clues to find plant ingredients and answer trivia before being rewarded with a special cocktail. Learn all about the plants that inspired your drink from Garden Educators and the chef behind the plant-inspired recipes.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, February 22, 6pm
Marigold Flower Crowns
Add some floral flair to your wardrobe with a handmade marigold flower crown! Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine and a beautiful sunset view at this one-hour workshop in the Garden.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, March 1, 6pm
Mysteries of Mexico’s Cacti Walking Tour
Sip on a complimentary beer or glass of wine as you spend an hour exploring theGarden’s diverse collection of Mexican cacti with an Educator. On this journey, learn about the sharp adaptations and secret survival techniques of plants in hot, arid climates.
Program Fee: $15/Member, $20/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, March 8, 6pm
Agave Paint & Sip
Let nature inspire you during a one-hour Sunset Wednesday Paint & Sip workshop! Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine while painting the beauty of agave for a relaxing evening at the Garden. Follow along with a Garden Educator while you learn a few fun facts about the plants on your canvas.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, March 15, 6pm
Cocktail Scavenger Hunt
Craft cocktails have become all the rage in recent years, and that’s all thanks to plants! Challenge yourself with this Garden-wide scavenger hunt where you’ll use clues to find plant ingredients and answer trivia before being rewarded with a special cocktail. Learn all about the plants that inspired your drink from Garden Educators and the chef behind the plant-inspired recipes.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, March 22, 6pm
Crowns of Paradise
Create your very own tropical flower crown as you enjoy a sunset in paradise at this one-hour workshop! Sip on a complimentary beer or glass of wine while you use dried flowers and leaves collected from the Garden to create a wearable keepsake. Crafters of all levels are welcome.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, April 5, 6pm
The Buzz Below the Border Walking Tour
Mexico is buzzing with pollinators ranging from bees to beetles to bats. Journey through the Garden with an Educator as you enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine and learn about the wide array of pollinators in Mexico that seek sweet nectar and make plant reproduction possible.
Program Fee: $15/Member, $20/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, April 12, 6pm
Bird of Paradise Paint & Sip
Add a pop of color to your palette and join us in the Garden for a tropical Paint & Sip workshop! Grab a complimentary beer or glass of wine while you enjoy the bright hues of a sunset in paradise and follow along with a Garden Educator as you paint a bird of paradise flower.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, April 19, 6pm
Cocktail Scavenger Hunt
Craft cocktails have become all the rage in recent years, and that’s all thanks to plants! Challenge yourself with this Garden-wide scavenger hunt where you’ll use clues to find plant ingredients and answer trivia before being rewarded with a special cocktail. Learn all about the plants that inspired your drink from Garden Educators and the chef behind the plant-inspired recipes.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
Click to purchase
Wednesday, April 26, 6pm
Marigold Flower Crowns
Add some floral flair to your wardrobe with a handmade marigold flower crown! Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine and a beautiful sunset view at this one-hour workshop in the Garden.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
Click to purchase
Wednesday, May 3, 6pm
Mezcal, Spice, and Everything Nice Walking Tour
Common chemicals found in plants can hit the sweet spot in human brains, or in some cases, the spicy spot. Enjoy a guided walk with a complimentary beer or glass of wine as you explore the history, cultural impact, and chemical properties of everyday foods and beverages like chocolate, peppers, and mezcal.
Program Fee: $15/Member, $20/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, May 10, 6pm
Monstera Paint & Sip
Let nature inspire you during a one-hour Sunset Wednesday Paint & Sip workshop! Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine while painting the beauty of botany for a relaxing evening at the Garden. Follow along with a Garden Educator while you learn a few fun facts about the popular houseplant and tropical beauty, Monstera deliciosa.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
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Wednesday, May 17, 6pm
Cocktail Scavenger Hunt
Craft cocktails have become all the rage in recent years, and that’s all thanks to plants! Challenge yourself with this Garden-wide scavenger hunt where you’ll use clues to find plant ingredients and answer trivia before being rewarded with a special cocktail. Learn all about the plants that inspired your drink from Garden Educators and the chef behind the plant-inspired recipes.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
Click to purchase
Wednesday, May 24, 6pm
Crowns of Paradise
Create your very own tropical flower crown as you enjoy a sunset in paradise at this one-hour workshop! Sip on a complimentary beer or glass of wine while you use dried flowers and leaves collected from the Garden to create a wearable keepsake. Crafters of all levels are welcome.
Program Fee: $24/Member, $30/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
Click to purchase
Wednesday, May 31, 6pm
Mysteries of Mexico’s Cacti Walking Tour
Sip on a complimentary beer or glass of wine as you spend an hour exploring the Garden’s diverse collection of Mexican cacti with an Educator. On this journey, learn about the sharp adaptations and secret survival techniques of plants in hot, arid climates.
Program Fee: $15/Member, $20/Non-Member. Includes ticket for one beer or wine.
Garden admission is not included in program fee; please purchase separately.
Click to purchase
Cancellation Policy
- Payment is due at the time of registration. You are not registered until payment is made in full.
- Classes will be canceled if they do not meet the minimum registered enrollment by 5pm on the Sunday prior to the class.
- If Naples Botanical Garden must cancel a class, you will be notified via email or phone and receive a full refund.
- Refunds will be issued when you cancel five business days prior to the class. No refunds will be made after that date.
- Refunds are not issued for missed classes after the class date.
