Walk Among the Waterlilies
2026-05-15 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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. Beginners will start their own portfolio of nature photography, get a crash course in macro photography, and learn about our waterlily collection from Garden experts. Walk among the waterlilies during this new, exclusive Garden experience.

Price: $65 Members / $85 Non-Members

To register, select a date below and continue to checkout.

April 21

May 15

June 5

This program includes stepping down into our Water Garden and wading through 2 feet of water. We recommend wearing pants and close-toed shoes that are safe to get wet. This program is not scooter or wheelchair accessible. Must bring your own smartphone to participate. Phones released within the last seven years, with adequate storage space, and with the latest updates installed, are encouraged (Android S8 and later or iPhone XR and later). The Garden is not responsible for any damage to smartphones and recommends bringing a phone lanyard during this program.

Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

W.O.N.D.E.R.
2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 and 3 more dates
Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore the Garden with fun lessons and activities. All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with Garden admission for kids and adults. The program takes place Friday – Monday, 10am – 12pm, on the Performance Lawn in Wonder Circle. No registration necessary.

Purchase Garden Admission

Included with Garden admission; free for Members.

Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

Dig Deeper
2026-05-15 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-17 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-18 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-19 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-20 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-21 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-22 11:00 - 13:30 and 9 more dates
Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective. Topics might include the plant origins of common spices, orchid care, and much more! No registration necessary.

Daily, 11 – 11:30am & 1 – 1:30pm. View daily schedule upon arrival for details.

Purchase Garden Admisson

Included with Garden admission; free for Members.

Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

Sensory-Friendly Saturdays: RSVP Required
2026-05-16 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a FREE Sensory-Friendly Saturday for guests, families, and individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other sensory processing needs.

Experience the peacefulness and fun of the Garden with disturbances minimized. An air-conditioned take-a-break space will be provided, as well as hands-on activities for the whole family! Free admission applies between 4 – 6pm only.

Registration required; RSVP by completing this form.

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Social Experience Story

To coincide with the January 24th Sensory-Friendly Saturday, the Garden is proud to host the 2025 – 2026 Additional Needs Art Contest Reception & Awards from 4 – 6pm in partnership with Additional Needs, Inc. During the event, the winners of the “Celebration of Creation” contest will be announced. In addition to partnering with Additional Needs, Inc., the Garden is delighted to welcome the several local service organizations who will be participating in the event.

The mission of Additional Needs is to transform societal perspectives on disability and special needs, using the term “additional needs,” and to offer convenient access to valuable resources and tools. These resources aim to empower individuals with additional needs to achieve their maximum potential. Learn more about Additional Needs, Inc.
