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Walk Among the Waterlilies

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May 23 @ 9:30 am 11:00 am

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

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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 close-toed 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 and recommends bringing a phone lanyard during this program.


Explore the depth of our Nymphaea collection during Waterlily Weekend, August 30 & 31. Additionally, Naples Botanical Garden is inviting amateur photographers to submit photos for its annual Waterlily Photo Competition to coincide with Waterlily Weekend. Winning photographs will be printed for display during the two-day event and first place winners in each category will receive a one-year complimentary Family & Friends level membership to Naples Botanical Garden!


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

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