This exhibition explores the hidden wonder that is Naples Botanical Garden’s seed bank, a lesser-viewed home for diversity, restoration, and preservation. Lauren Shapiro’s semi-transparent sculptural screens incorporate botanical textures, archival references, and fragments of language drawn from Garden records. Shifting light and changing vantage points reveal layers embedded within the glass, echoing the complexity of […]
See the Garden through a new lens! Learn how to capture your experiences in nature with your smartphone camera. Beginners will start their own portfolio of nature photography that captivates viewers and encourages the exploration of natural spaces. Must bring your own smartphone to participate. Phones released within the last seven years, with adequate storage […]
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. The program takes place Friday – Monday, 10am – 12pm, on The Hoffmann Lawn in Wonder Circle. No registration necessary. All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with Garden admission for kids and […]
Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Reserve your spot with a member of the Education team at the information station located on the Smith Entry Prow. Each tour is 30 minutes with up to 16 guests per tour. Tours begin at 10am, 12pm & 2pm from the Smith Entry Prow. Refer […]
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 – […]
Enjoy extended hours every Wednesday from 5 – 8pm, February – April. Bask in the beauty of a Naples sunset—the perfect way to celebrate midweek, as the Garden stays open late Wednesdays from winter to spring. Take a stroll overlooking the Preserve to see the best of the tropics and restored Florida landscape by dusk, and complete […]
On view in Fogg Café October 1, 2026 – July 9, 2028. See the natural world from a whole new perspective. Here, towering air plants offer shade like a Florida live oak, orchid petals may tickle the top of your head, and a greenhouse frog—no bigger than a thumbtack in real life—might make an ideal […]
This exhibition explores the hidden wonder that is Naples Botanical Garden’s seed bank, a lesser-viewed home for diversity, restoration, and preservation. Lauren Shapiro’s semi-transparent sculptural screens incorporate botanical textures, archival references, and fragments of language drawn from Garden records. Shifting light and changing vantage points reveal layers embedded within the glass, echoing the complexity of […]
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. The program takes place Friday – Monday, 10am – 12pm, on The Hoffmann Lawn in Wonder Circle. No registration necessary. All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with Garden admission for kids and […]
Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Reserve your spot with a member of the Education team at the information station located on the Smith Entry Prow. Each tour is 30 minutes with up to 16 guests per tour. Tours begin at 10am, 12pm & 2pm from the Smith Entry Prow. Refer […]
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 – […]
This exhibition explores the hidden wonder that is Naples Botanical Garden’s seed bank, a lesser-viewed home for diversity, restoration, and preservation. Lauren Shapiro’s semi-transparent sculptural screens incorporate botanical textures, archival references, and fragments of language drawn from Garden records. Shifting light and changing vantage points reveal layers embedded within the glass, echoing the complexity of […]
