Naples Botanical Garden

Blooming at Work
2026-03-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 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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W.O.N.D.E.R.
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-16 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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Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

Daily Tours
2026-03-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 14:00
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 to the daily schedule posted at the Garden entrance to view the tour schedule for the day.

Themes:

Monday: Natural Areas

Tuesday: Orchids & Epiphytes

Wednesday: Pollinators & Plants

Thursday: Cacti & Succulents

Friday: Palms & Cycads

Saturday: Plant to Plate

Sunday: A Living Canvas

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Dig Deeper
2026-03-14 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-15 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-16 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-17 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-18 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-19 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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ChromaFlora
2026-03-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 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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Plant Poetry
2026-03-15 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.

Birding in the Garden
2026-03-17 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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Included with Garden admission; free for Members.

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

Sunset Wednesdays
2026-03-18 17:00 - 20:00
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 your experience with dinner and drink specials at Fogg Café.

Enjoy extended hours every* Wednesday from 5 – 8pm, February – April.

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

Please Note: The Preserve will not be open during Sunset Wednesdays.

*Note: Sunset Wednesdays will not take place on March 25 as the Garden will be closed to the public while we host our annual fundraising gala, Hats in the Garden.

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Picture Perfect! Smartphone Nature Photography
2026-03-19 09:30 - 10:30
See the Garden through a new lens! Discover 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 space, and with the latest updates installed, are encouraged (Android S8 and later or iPhone XR and later).

Fee: $25 Member / $45 Non-Member; includes Garden admission

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