Naples Botanical Garden

Blooming at Work
2026-05-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
On view January 17 – July 12, 2026, in Fogg Café

This juried exhibition features creativity cultivated by the team at Naples Botanical Garden.

The Garden is a Living Canvas—of plants and of people. Our team works together to conserve the plants and habitats of the tropics, cultivate beauty, offer knowledge, and inspire the protection of nature. Working in Conservation, Education, Finance, Horticulture, Natural Resources, and Operations, the exhibiting artists have collectively spent 83 years exploring the Garden’s landscapes, drawing on its endless inspiration to create the works you see today.

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Nature's Palette
2026-05-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00
Kapnick Hall | April 25 – June 21, 2026

In Nature’s Palette, members of the National Association of Women Artists Florida Chapter celebrate the spectrum of the subtropics. From lush greens to brilliant blooms, each artwork captures the vibrant colors, rich tones, and delicate shades found in our natural world.

This exhibition was organized by Naples Botanical Garden in partnership with the National Association of Women Artists Florida Chapter.

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About the National Association of Women Artists

Founded by The Woman’s Art Club of New York in 1889, the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) highlights the necessity of women fine artists. Through the organization of exhibitions, educational programs, scholarships, and awards NAWA inspires professional and emerging artists furthering the contribution of women to arts and culture in the United States.

ChromaFlora
2026-05-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00
ChromaFlora dives deeper into the Garden’s theme, Naples Botanical Garden: A Living Canvas, through a celebration of color. In a garden space inspired by the painter’s palette, we’ll explore the botanical origin of pigments, the biological reason for colorful floral hues, and the use of color in landscape design. This exhibit will be on display January 24 – May 25, 2026.

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Dig Deeper
2026-05-19 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-18 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-17 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-15 11:00 - 13:30
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 & 1 – 1:30pm. View daily schedule upon arrival for details.

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Birding in the Garden
2026-05-19 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.

W.O.N.D.E.R.
2026-05-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:00
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.

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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.

Plant Poetry
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for Plant Poetry with Natalie Guerra, an afternoon of lyrical expression inspired by the beauty of plants and the shared connection they foster. Hosted in Lu’s Courtyard adjacent to Fogg Café, this event celebrates creativity, community, and open dialogue. Together, poets and appreciators explore the poetry of nature—its beauty, form, and function—while cultivating a safe, welcoming space for all. Let your voice bloom and connect with fellow artists within the Garden’s verdant embrace.

Plant Poetry: 2 – 4pmFebruary 15March 15April 19May 17

Registration for Poetry Reading or Reciting Coming Soon

Don’t miss Plant Poetry: Writer’s Circle! Gather education and inspiration from the Garden’s collection before writing your own nature-inspired poetry, hosted by Natalie Guerra.

This event is open to the public and is included with Garden admission; free for Members. All are welcome to listen; registration is not required to attend the event as a listener. Only participants who register to read or recite in advance will receive complimentary Garden admission.

Participant capacity is limited to 20; please register in advance.

Participants interested in reading or reciting should register prior to the the event using the registration link above.

Participants who register after 12pm the day of the event will need to check in with Natalie Guerra upon arrival.

About Natalie Guerra

Natalie Guerra is a poet from Fort Myers, Florida, and a first-generation American born to Salvadoran parents. She views life through a lens of opportunity and optimism. Although passionate about writing, she studied biology at the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg and also spent time abroad studying French and Spanish. After working in emergency medicine and pharmacology, Guerra rediscovered her creative voice through poetry. She is the author of over 200 poems focused on G.R.O.W.T.H., an acronym she uses to describe grieving, resting, and writing to heal. Beyond her own work, Guerra actively supports the local literary community by hosting open mics, writer’s circles, and other events for poets and storytellers. She has built a network of over 100 writers across Southwest Florida and continues to create safe spaces for connection and self-expression through writing.

Go Public Gardens Days
2026-05-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-16 09:00 - 17:00
Here at Naples Botanical Garden, we understand full well the benefit of time spent outdoors, surrounded by the energizing beauty of tropical plants.

This is why May 8 – 17, during the American Public Gardens Association’s Go Public Gardens Days, guests may receive a $10 discount off Garden admission. Simply mention the American Public Gardens Association’s Go Public Gardens Days for discount to be applied.

Tickets must be purchased at the ticketing windows to receive discount.

The American Public Gardens Association’s annual Go Public Gardens Days is an initiative that encourages the public to visit, explore, and enjoy public gardens.

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Celebrate Haitian Flag Day
2026-05-17 09:00 - 17:00
Free admission to all in celebration of Haitian Flag Day (May 18) and our Haitian community. Did you know? Naples has one of the largest Haitian communities in the country and Haitian Creole is the third most spoken language in Florida behind English and Spanish! Stop by Fogg Café for a special menu item inspired by Haitian cuisine.

Signage and W.O.N.D.E.R. Activity Packs available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole every day.

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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.
