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Arbor/Earth Day Eco-Fair at Key West Tropical Forest

4/15/2025

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KEY WEST, Florida Keys –  On Saturday, April 26, 2024 the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will host a collaboration with the City of Key West Sustainability and University of Florida Extension Service to celebrate Arbor/Earth Day with events scheduled from 10am to 2pm.
 
Events include: Native Plant Sales and Tour in the Garden’s Nursery; Children’s Art Program; Composting Collection and Presentation; a Docent guided tour of the Garden and a Rainbarrel workshop.  Admission is free-Bring the whole family!
 
The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island.  For more information on events and times call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden.
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A Day of Conservation at the Key West Botanical Garden Native Plant Sale - Composting Workshop – Children’s Art Workshop

4/1/2025

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KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Native Plant Nursery at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be hosting its monthly ‘Day of Conservation’ from 9am to Noon on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

The Native Plant Sale is open 9am to Noon. The nursery has 160 species of native trees, shrubs, vine & vegetables in 1-gallon to 15-gallon pots. Key West Botanical Garden members receive a 15% discount on plant purchases. Memberships are available on site.

The Composting Workshop runs 9am to Noon. 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 Children’s Art Workshop runs from 10am to 11:30.

The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island and is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. All proceeds directly benefit the Garden’s conservation program. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden.
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Botanical Garden Speaker Series Features Taylor Hunt

3/25/2025

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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 April 19, 2025 in the Historic Toppino Nature Chapel. The speaker is butterfly technician, Taylor Hunt, who is with the Florida Museum of Natural History, Daniels Lab.

The Daniels Lab is actively involved in the recovery planning of several at-risk butterfly species. These species include the Monarch butterfly, Miami Blue butterfly, Schaus’ Swallowtail butterfly and the Atala butterfly. Adaptive management through the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation, helps technicians be systematic about planning, implementing, and monitoring for projects involving target butterfly species and their habitats. With support from the Disney Conservation Fund, they aim to develop strategies and address threats for multiple butterfly taxa in Florida and California.

​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. 
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Migration Mania & Great Egg Hunt at the Historic Key West Tropical Forest

3/25/2025

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KEY WEST, Florida Keys –Migration Mania will be taking place at the historic, 15-acre, Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 12th, from 10 am to 2 pm.

The day features 3 age-level Egg Hunts with 5,000 eggs- Ages 0-3 at 11am; Ages 4-6 at 12pm; Ages 7-12 at 1pm. There will be Environmental Education booths, Children’s Interactive Playground, Raffles, Games, Crafts, and Face Painting!

All children will receive a raffle ticket for fun, kid-friendly prizes, and additional raffle tickets may be purchased for prizes ranging from gift certificates to local restaurants and fun water activities and a SUPER Raffle for a children’s bike donated by We-Cycle. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The event is FREE for Members. Admission is $5 for Non-members & children 3 years old and up. There is a maximum charge of $10 per family. Memberships available at the admission entrance.

Migration Mania is one of the Education Department’s family friendly community fundraisers that help keep our state standard aligned field trips free for our local Monroe County students. 3,500 students participated in our free Living Lab STEM program last school year, and we strive to increase that number this year!

The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information, please call the Garden at 305.296.1504 or visit the website at www.keywest.garden.
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Children’s Art Workshop at the Key West Botanical Garden

2/5/2025

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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.
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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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Speaker Series Features Kristie Killam Nature Photographer

2/5/2025

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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.
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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.
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2nd Annual Rum Infused Adult Scavenger Hunt at the Key West Tropical Forest

1/27/2025

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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.
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The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden.

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Children’s Art Workshop at the Key West Botanical Garden

1/10/2025

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​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.

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Native Plant Sale & Composting Drop Off at the Key West Botanical Garden

1/6/2025

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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.
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The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden.

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Native Plant Sale & Composting Drop Off at the Key West Botanical Garden

12/3/2024

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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.

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