Celebrate winter in the tropics! This beloved annual tradition is here, offering a seasonal staple that is distinctly Southwest Florida. Stroll the Garden illuminated in thousands of lights. Enjoy live music each night, photo ops, a living bromeliad tree, and festive treats and libations for purchase. Event Dates* November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026*Johnsonville […]
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 […]
Photography by John Eder This spotlight exhibition features a rotation of staff photographer John Eder’s favorite photos taken over the past three years. With behind-the-scenes access and a deep familiarity with its landscape, he has captured moments that might otherwise go unnoticed—a certain slant of light, a rare bloom, a quiet transformation. Much like photos, […]
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 – […]
Celebrate winter in the tropics! This beloved annual tradition is here, offering a seasonal staple that is distinctly Southwest Florida. Stroll the Garden illuminated in thousands of lights. Enjoy live music each night, photo ops, a living bromeliad tree, and festive treats and libations for purchase. Event Dates* November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026*Johnsonville […]
Photography by John Eder This spotlight exhibition features a rotation of staff photographer John Eder’s favorite photos taken over the past three years. With behind-the-scenes access and a deep familiarity with its landscape, he has captured moments that might otherwise go unnoticed—a certain slant of light, a rare bloom, a quiet transformation. Much like photos, […]
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 – […]
Celebrate winter in the tropics! This beloved annual tradition is here, offering a seasonal staple that is distinctly Southwest Florida. Stroll the Garden illuminated in thousands of lights. Enjoy live music each night, photo ops, a living bromeliad tree, and festive treats and libations for purchase. Event Dates* November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026*Johnsonville […]
Photography by John Eder This spotlight exhibition features a rotation of staff photographer John Eder’s favorite photos taken over the past three years. With behind-the-scenes access and a deep familiarity with its landscape, he has captured moments that might otherwise go unnoticed—a certain slant of light, a rare bloom, a quiet transformation. Much like photos, […]
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 […]
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