![]() KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The monthly Nature is Art Workshop will take place from 10am to 11:30am on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Parents can register their school age children on line. Space is limited to 15. Cost is $10 which includes all materials. Nature is Art uses natural, recycled or repurposed materials to make nature inspired creations which the participants can take home with them. The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305.849.8733 or visit www.keywest.garden/education.
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KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden continues its monthly Speaker Series at 1:00 pm on February 15, 2025 in the Toppino Nature Chapel. The speaker is retired US Fish & Wildlife Park Ranger Kristie Killam.
Kristie is a Biologist, Nature Photographer and Teacher and will be signing her book “Discovering Photography to Reconnect with Nature”. For the past decade she has been using photography to tell the stories of nature in the Florida Keys. She captures the beautiful art in nature of the Keys wildlife, habitats, and landscapes. Her passion is, through photography and education, to engage and inspire others to become stewards of and voices for nature. Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members. All proceeds directly benefit the Garden’s conservation program. Sponsored by: Florida Arts & Culture and The Monroe County Tourist Development Council. The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden. ![]() Key West, Florida Keys - The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is hosting an Adult “Rum Infused” Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, February 15th from 5pm – 9pm. The event will raise much needed funding to build a new State of the Art Educational Facility at the Garden. 100% of all donations and proceeds will go toward this capital fund. The new education facility will serve all of Monroe County students fostering community engagement, an awareness of the local ecosystem, wildlife, and outdoor enjoyment to those who need it most. Field trips to the Garden provide hands-on experiments and lessons to develop skills and interests that will lead to careers that will keep them in the Keys. Many of our past students have gone on to careers in the Botanical, Biological and Environmental sciences here in the Keys. This Adult Scavenger Hunt, titled “Rum Infused” is a great way for attendees to experience and enjoy the beauty and natural wildlife of The Garden. Teams will be formed to achieve the goals outlined in the Hunt rules. Points will be given for the most items identified within one hour. Pirate and Mermaid costumes are encouraged and prizes awarded for best costumes. A silent auction and raffle will also be held to support our students. The evening is sponsored by wonderful local businesses that have very generously donated to the event. John Bartus, Keys local favorite musician, will be performing; Outback Steakhouse is providing an incredible dinner buffet. There will be TWO local Rum producers - Key West First Legal Rum & Papa Pilar – that will supply Rum libations and prizes. We are so grateful for their generosity and support of both The Garden and the Education of our Monroe County students. Tickets are $100 per person and include open bar and dinner. They can be purchased on our website at www.keywest.garden. Reservations are limited for this fun, important and very worthwhile evening. Please register early and spread the word to support our students and their education. The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden. ![]() KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The monthly Nature is Art Workshop will take place from 10am to noon on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Parents can register their school age children on line. Space is limited to 15. Cost is $10 which includes all materials. Nature is Art uses natural, recycled or repurposed materials to make nature inspired creations which the participants can take home with them. The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305.849.8733 or visit www.keywest.garden/education. ![]() KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Native Plant Nursery at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be holding its monthly Native Plant Sale & Composting Drop Off 9am to Noon Saturday, January 18, 2025. Bring your food scraps to support composting for the Keys pilot research and educational collaboration with the UF/IFAS Monroe County Extension. Acceptable items: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains (Pasta, Bread, Rice), Coffee grounds & Egg Shells. No Meat or Dairy. The Nursery has 160 species of native trees, shrubs & vines available including Native & Cuban palms, and vegetable plants attracting birds, butterflies and other pollinators in 1-gallon to 15-gallon pots. Key West Botanical Garden members receive a 15% discount. Memberships are available on site. The Garden is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation and all proceeds directly benefit the Garden’s conservation program. The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden. ![]() KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Native Plant Nursery at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be holding its monthly Native Plant Sale & Composting Drop Off 9am to Noon Saturday, December 21, 2024. The Nursery has 160 species of native trees, shrubs & vines available including Native & Cuban palms, and vegetable plants attracting birds, butterflies and other pollinators in 1-gallon to 15-gallon pots. Key West Botanical Garden members receive a 15% discount. Memberships are available on site. The Garden is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation and all proceeds directly benefit the Garden’s conservation program. Bring your food scraps to support composting in the Keys pilot research and educational collaboration with the UF/IFAS Monroe County Extension. Acceptable items: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains (Pasta, Bread, Rice), Coffee grounds & Egg Shells. No Meat or Dairy. The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden. ![]() KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The monthly Nature is Art Workshop will take place from 10am to noon on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Parents can register their school age children on line or that morning. Space is limited to 15. Cost is $10 which includes all materials. Nature is Art uses natural, recycled or repurposed materials to make nature inspired creations which the participants can take home with them. The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden. Enjoy an enchanted evening under the stars with cocktails and dinner while listening to the musical styling of Spanish Classical Guitarist Mateo Jampol in the open-air Garden Courtyard 5:30 – 8:00pm on Sunday, November 17, 2024. This will be a magical evening with Dinner, Dancing, Open Bar and a Silent Auction featuring original pieces from local artist Alan Maltz.
Dress to Impress! $75.00 per person. Tickets available at www.keywest.garden or call 305-296-1504 The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Garden is going to the Dogs! Discover The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10am – 1pm. This is a family friendly event to introduce the Garden to our community of dog owners & dog lovers. With 15 acres of mulched and boardwalk trails meandering through forests and meadows we invite everyone to bring their dogs to enjoy the day.
Highlights include: Florida SPCA Pet Adoption ~ Good Dog Obedience Training ~ FREE Mobile Grooming ~ Dog Friendly Vendors ~ Playground for the Kids ~ Information on plants that are safe for your dog. Meet an adoptable dog! $10 per family – DOGS ARE FREE. The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden. Key West, Florida Keys – The annual 'SCREAMIN’ GREEN HALLOWEEN' at the Historic Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The Garden is open from 10am – 2pm for children to have a fun and safe ‘Trick or Treat’. Tricks, treats, games, and candy stations will be set up throughout the garden so kids can be in costume while exploring the Garden and participating in the hunt for treats! There will be two costume contests. Prizes will be awarded for ages 5 and under at 12:15 & ages 6 – older at 1:15. Entrance Fee: $5 per child or $10 per family. Key West Botanical Garden members FREE.
The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305-296- 1504 or visit www.keywest.garden. You can support this event through sponsorship or volunteering. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions." |
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