W.O.N.D.E.R.
2026-08-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore nature with fun lessons and activities, now indoors for summer! All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with regular Garden admission for kids and adults.

This program takes place Friday – Monday, 10am – 12pm, in the Kapnick Center. Check our daily schedule upon arrival for details. No registration necessary.

Be sure to pick up a W.O.N.D.E.R. Activity Pack at the Chabraja Visitor Center before exploring the Garden.

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Included with Garden admission; free for Members. Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

Garden Tram Tours
2026-08-23 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-24 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-26 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-27 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-28 10:30 - 12:30
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.

This tour is offered twice daily at 10:30 & 11:30am. Space is limited; reserve your tour today! Pre-registration available on the website; day-of sign-ups available at Ticketing.

Fee: $25 Member / $45 Non-Member, Garden admission included.

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Electric Tram Tour Accessibility & Guidelines: Guests must be able to step up into and sit in the electric tram independently; no car seats or children on laps allowed. Trams are not wheelchair accessible. Guests agree to keep all limbs inside the tram, stay seated for the duration of the tour, and use the provided seat belts during the tour.

Garden Tram Tours are subject to availability; open-air Garden carts may be used in place of Tram.

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

Dig Deeper
2026-08-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-26 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-28 11:00 - 11:30
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. View daily schedule upon arrival for details.

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

Birding in the Garden
2026-08-24 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-31 08:00 - 10:00
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. Plus, scope out breathtaking views of restored native Florida wetlands from your vantage point on the Jim and Linda White Birding Tower.

Meet at the Smith Entry Prow; these informal, conversational birding walks depart at 8am.

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

Historias del aire y del suelo | Stories of Air and Soil
2026-08-24 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-26 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-27 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-28 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-29 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-30 08:00 - 14:00
On view in Kapnick Hall July 11 – October 25.

Historias del aire y del suelo (Stories of Air and Soil) showcases two bodies of work by artist Pseudomero. Pseudomero’s series Trópico-Sub-Trópico (Tropical-Subtropical), highlighting palms, is a visual exploration of the ecological and social connections between Florida and Puerto Rico. The series featuring bromeliads, Bromelias en serio (Seriously Bromeliads), is a playful yet serious call to action; by celebrating this special plant and the hidden wonder that is its micro-ecosystem, we are reminded of the importance of preserving nature.

About the Artist

Puerto Rican artist Pseudomero, Ph.D., is an art activist, historian, and educator. His work has been exhibited throughout the southeastern United States and blends impressionism, graffiti, digital photography, and expressionism. Using reclaimed and repurposed materials, he specializes in drawing with a background in printmaking, murals, and mixed media. While based in Naples, he has spent the past three years exploring the Everglades collecting photos, audio and visual recordings, and sketches that inform much of this exhibition. He uses his work to spark meaningful conversations and inspire change.

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Top: “Oasis 4,” 2025 (detail)Above: “Pseudophoenix Sargentii Mona,” 2023

“Palmetto Lauderdale Death,” 2023

Daily Tours
2026-08-24 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-08-26 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-08-27 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-08-28 09:30 - 10:00
Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Daily Tours begin at 9:30am and last 30 minutes with up to 16 guests per tour.

Upon arrival, refer to the daily schedule posted in the Garden to view the tour themes. Reserve your Daily Tour spot with a staff member at the ticketing windows.

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Included with Garden admission; free for Members.

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

Naples Botanical Garden Closed
2026-08-25 08:00 - 14:00
Naples Botanical Garden is closed Tuesdays, August – September. We look forward to seeing you in the Garden soon.

Don’t miss summer in the Garden! See what’s happening and how to get the most out of your Garden visit at the link below.

Summer at Naples Botanical Garden

Waterlily Weekend
2026-08-29 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-30 09:00 - 14:00
The Garden curates a growing collection of waterlilies with nearly 300 diverse specimens on display throughout our many aquatic gardens. This two-day festival on August 29 & 30 from 9am – 2pm will celebrate these water nymphs with special tours, demonstrations, and more when these blooming beauties are at their peak. Enjoy lunch at Fogg Café and tasty frozen treats from Rita’s Italian Ice. Available for purchase, while supplies last.

*Due to the popularity of this event, we are temporarily pausing our Dogs in the Garden program on Sunday, August 30. The program will resume the following Tuesday. Visit this page for more details.

Schedule of Events

Activities, Displays & Demonstrations

Waterlily Weekend Photo Competition Display9am – 2pmKapnick Hall

Self-Guided Nature Journaling9am – 2pmKapnick Hall

Victoria Waterlily Encounter9:30 – 10am & 12:30 – 1pmThe Hoffmann Lawn

Meet the Curator: Waterlily Weigh-Off and Talk10 – 10:30am & 11:30am – 12pmThe Hoffmann Lawn

WONDER: Floating Flora10am – 1pmThe Hoffmann Lawn

Drop-In Nature Journaling Demonstration10am – 2pmKapnick Hall

Specialty Tours & Programs

Program: Walk Among the Waterlilies

8:30am

Immerse yourself—literally—in our aquatic collections during this special guided opportunity! Discover how to capture 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.

$65 Member / $85 Non-Member, includes Garden admission

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Specialty Guided Tour: Waterlilies & Beyond

11am & 12pm

Look beyond the flowers of the waterlilies and aquatic plants in our collection to discover the hidden role they play in our everyday lives. Check in with Visitor Services at Ticketing before meeting your guide at the Smith Entry Prow.

$10 Member / $15 Non-Member; Register at Ticketing upon arrival or add a tour to your Garden admission reservation by following the link below.

Saturday Tour Registration

Sunday Tour Registration

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Waterlily Weekend is included with Garden admission; free for Members.

Kids 17 & under enjoy free admission all summer long, through September 30!

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

Waterlily Weekend Photography Competition

Naples Botanical Garden is inviting amateur photographers to submit photos for its annual Waterlily Photo Competition to coincide with Waterlily Weekend on August 29 & 30. Winning photographs will be printed for display during the two-day festival and first place winners in each category will receive a one-year complimentary Family & Friends level membership to Naples Botanical Garden.

IMPORTANT DATES

Entry Deadline: Tuesday, July 21

Winners Notified: Friday, July 31

Waterlily Weekend Winners’ Display: August 29 & 30, 9am – 2pm

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ELIGIBILITY

Open to all amateur photographers.

Garden staff, volunteers, and/or contracted staff are not eligible for entry.

Photographs that have been awarded First, Second, or Third place in previous Waterlily Weekend Photography Competitions may not be submitted.

AI-generated artwork will not be accepted.

All photos submitted to Naples Botanical Garden must be original and free of copyright infringements.

Lovely Lily, Carol Heffernan, First Place Winner, Color Category

Walk Among the Waterlilies
2026-08-29 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-30 09:00 - 10:00
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, includes Garden admission

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This program includes stepping down into our Water Garden and wading through 2 feet of water. We recommend wearing pants and closed-toe 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; phone lanyards are recommended during this program.

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