Member Events | Naples Botanical Garden

Upcoming Member Events

January 2023

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Complimentary Admission

January 1 – 31

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will offer free admission to all Naples Botanical Garden Members — one (1) named adult at the Individual/Single level; up to two (2) adults at the Family/Dual level or higher with up to two (2) children under age 18 when they present a valid membership card and photo ID at the Downtown Sarasota campus and the Historic Spanish Point campus in Osprey. This offer applies to regular daily admission only and does not include any major fundraising events or discounts in the gift shop and garden shop. This offer may not be combined with any other discounts.

February 2023

Member Appreciation Day

February 2 | 8am – 5pm

Our Members impact our mission, and we want to say thank you for all that you do! Join us for a day to celebrate YOU—our Members—with special perks during Member Appreciation Day.

Bring-a-Friend – Have you been eagerly wanting to share Naples Botanical Garden with a friend? On Member Appreciation Day, you can share the Garden with a friend for FREE. Treat a friend to a day in the Garden, and open their eyes to the beautiful tropical plants and restored Florida landscape. One additional guest per membership, please. As a reminder, Royal Palm Society members can always bring their guests FREE of charge.

Double the Discount – Enjoy an additional 10% off in the Berger Shop in the Garden for a total of 20% off your purchase that day!

No registration is required. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you for all you do for the Garden!

The Garden Circle Insider Experience

By invitation only; RSVP is required.

Limited to (2) participants at (1) experience per membership

You are cordially invited to join us on an exclusive Garden Circle Insider Tour of Naples Botanical Garden! These tours are offered ONLY to active Members at the Contributing, Sustaining, and Garden Fellows levels of the Garden Circle.

Cacti & Succulents Tour For Garden Circle Members

Wednesday, February 8 | 4:30 – 6pm in the Foster Succulent Garden

Discover the vast and surprising world of cacti and succulents! These plants are quite the craze in the gardening world due to their hardy nature and diversity. Learn how to care for these plants, and take home your very own potted succulent! The program ends just in time to enjoy a beautiful Southwest Florida sunset at 6:15pm.

Intro Frida and Her Garden Tour For Garden Circle Members – SOLD-OUT

Tuesday, February 21 | 8:30 – 10am in Frida’s Garden

Enjoy a morning of coffee and pastries as you celebrate the plants and culture of Mexico with an in-depth view of this season’s special exhibition, Frida and Her Garden. Be transported into the world of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954) as you explore a re-creation of Casa Azul, the artist’s iconic blue home in Coyoacán, Mexico City. Immerse yourself in Kahlo’s creative refuge and celebrate the plants that played an important role in her life and paintings.

Not a Garden Circle Member? Join or Upgrade Now!

New Members – Join HERE

Existing Members – To upgrade, please contact Erin White, Membership Manager.

Email: ewhite@naplesgarden.org

Phone: 239.325.1916

March 2023

The Garden Circle Insider Experience

By invitation only; RSVP is required.

Limited to (2) participants at (1) experience per membership

You are cordially invited to join us on an exclusive Garden Circle Insider Tour of Naples Botanical Garden! These tours are offered only to active Members at the Contributing, Sustaining, and Garden Fellows levels of the Garden Circle.

Seeding the Future

Thursday, March 2 | 8:30 – 10am in the Scott Florida Garden, overlooking the Evenstad Horticulture Campus

Conserving plants is more than just protecting habitats and ecosystems. One way the Garden works to conserve local and regional plants is to collect seeds to store in our seedbank. Join us to learn how a seedbank works, and discover how we conserve tropical plants.

The Botany of Brewing: Mezcal & Tequila – SOLD-OUT

Wednesday, March 22 | 5:30 – 7pm at the Fogg Café Patio

Tequila is more than just the kick in a cocktail or something to be tossed back and chased with a citrus wedge. Made from agave, tequila and mezcal are spirits rising in popularity across the United States. Join us to explore the history, production, and taste of mezcal and tequila, and enjoy a signature cocktail at sunset!

Members Only! Sunset Saturday

Saturday March 4 | 5 – 7pm

You asked for it, you got it — a Members-Only event at night! Enjoy a family-friendly evening in the Garden with live music on the Performance Lawn, activities for the kids, and a beautiful Southwest Florida sunset at 6:30pm.

Remember to bring your own picnic along with a blanket or chair(s). Chairs allowed in designated areas only. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Please, no outside alcohol. Fogg Café will be open and serving a limited menu. Guests beyond your membership level can be admitted at regular admission price.

Registration Link Coming Soon!

April 2023

Member Appreciation Day

April 1 | 8am – 5pm

Our Members impact our mission, and we want to say thank you for all that you do! Join us for a day to celebrate YOU — our Members — with special perks during Member Appreciation Day.

Double the Discount – Enjoy an additional 10% off in the Berger Shop in the Garden for a total of 20% off your purchase that day!

No registration is required. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you for all you do for the Garden!

Annual Members’ Meeting

Thursday April 11, 2023 | 5:30 – 7pm at the SLC Plaza

Members only; RSVP is required.

Join the Naples Botanical Garden Board of Directors and President & CEO, Donna McGinnis, for the Garden’s Annual Members’ Meeting. The evening will highlight the Garden’s latest accomplishments made possible by our Members, and give you a look ahead at exciting future plans. Enjoy the company of fellow Garden lovers as you mix and mingle with old and new friends.

A reception will precede the program with complimentary light bites and soft drinks. Wine and beer available for purchase.

Royal Palm Society Members are invited to drop in to our VIP reception area for light bites and complimentary beer and wine.

This event is free for Members. Members are encouraged to bring a prospective Member. Stay tuned for your exclusive Members-Only invitation.

Members at all levels also enjoy FREE admission to the following events:

Music in the Garden, the Naples Ikebana International Annual Show, the Naples Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale, the Naples Flower Show & Garden Market, weekly Birding in the Garden, Dogs in the Garden, W.O.N.D.E.R. Children’s Programming, Dig Deeper, Daily Guided Tours, and all special exhibitions.

Discounts at Naples Botanical Garden – Show your Naples Botanical Garden membership card to receive 10% off your purchases in the Jane and Chuck Berger Shop in the Garden and Fogg Café. Every purchase helps support the Garden.

Reciprocal Discounts – As a benefit of membership, Naples Botanical Garden is pleased to offer reciprocal privileges (free or discounted admission and other discounts) at botanical gardens and retail centers in the state. See our complete list of participants and discounts.

Contact us – For more information on membership levels and benefits, call 239.315.7293, or email membership@naplesgarden.org. We are here to answer your questions! Not yet a member? Join today to receive a year of free admission and more!