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Native Plant Sale – Compost Drop Off – Children’s Art Workshop - Yoga KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be hosting its monthly ‘Nature & Nurture Day from 9am to Noon on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The Native Plant Sale & Compost Drop Off & Demonstration is open 9am to Noon. Take home a piece of the garden! Our Native Plant Sale features a curated selection of native species that support local wildlife, pollinators, and the island’s natural ecosystems. Key West Botanical Garden members receive a 15% discount on plant purchases. Memberships are available on site and on-line. Compost Drop off - Turn your Trash into Treasure at our Compost Village! Bring your compostable materials and learn how to start or improve your own compost system at home. We’ll walk through what to add, what to avoid, and how composting helps reduce waste and nourish the soil. 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 12:00. Cost of $10 includes all art materials needed; Members Free. Kids are invited to explore the garden through creativity! This hands-on workshop uses leaves, flowers, and natural textures as inspiration for art-making. Introducing children to different artist and techniques. Perfect for young artists to connect with nature while they paint, draw, and collage. Partnered with Key West Art & Historical Society. Reserve spots by emailing [email protected]. Prime of Life Yoga – (Yoga after 50) 10am–11:15am: Classes are small and ideal for exploring yoga for the first time or getting back into your practice and benefiting from individual attention. A part of all class fees go to support the conservation work of KWBGS. Cost: Drop-In $20 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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 The day features 3 age-level Egg Hunts with 7,000 eggs. There will be Environmental Education booths, Children’s Interactive Playground, Raffles, Giveaways, Games, Crafts, and Face Painting!
The highlight of the day is the Great Egg Hunt, featuring 7,000 eggs and three age-group hunts:
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.
The Key West Wildlife Center invites the community to “It’s for the Birds,” its sparkling annual fundraiser, set for Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the home of the Key West Garden Club - historic Fort West Martello, 1100 Atlantic Blvd, in Key West.
Guests will enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of fabulous food and refreshing beverages, live music, a popular Wine Wall, and both silent and live auctions — all in support of a fine feathered cause. Renowned for its exceptional auction items and lively atmosphere, this signature event brings the community together to champion local wildlife rescue efforts. Each year, the Key West Wildlife Center responds to more than 1,500 wildlife rescue calls, providing urgent medical care, rehabilitation, and — whenever possible — release back into the wild. Rescue services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Center’s vital work is funded entirely through donations and grants from generous supporters in the Keys community and beyond. “Our ‘It’s for the Birds’ annual fundraiser provides much-needed funds that go directly toward offsetting the operating costs of our mission,” said Animal Care Director Peggy Coontz. “It is also our way of thanking the community that so generously supports us.” A print of a work by the late artist Kevin Peterson, titled, “It’s for the Birds,” which he created especially for Key West Wildlife Center fundraising, will be raffled as part of the event. The Key West Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing 24/7 wildlife rescue services, along with professional medical and rehabilitation care delivered by experienced staff, affiliated veterinarians, and dedicated volunteers. Tickets are $40 advance/$45 at the door and are available online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/key-west-wildlife-center/it-s-for-the-birds-2026. For more information visit keywestwildlifecenter.org, call 305-292-1008, or email [email protected]. Native Plant Sale – Compost Drop Off – Children’s Art Workshop - Yoga KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be hosting its monthly ‘Nature & Nurture Day from 9am to Noon on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
The Native Plant Sale & Compost Drop Off & Demonstration is open 9am to Noon. Take home a piece of the garden! Our Native Plant Sale features a curated selection of native species that support local wildlife, pollinators, and the island’s natural ecosystems. Key West Botanical Garden members receive a 15% discount on plant purchases. Memberships are available on site and on-line. Compost Drop off - Turn your Trash into Treasure at our Compost Village! Bring your compostable materials and learn how to start or improve your own compost system at home. We’ll walk through what to add, what to avoid, and how composting helps reduce waste and nourish the soil. 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 12:00. Cost of $10 includes all art materials needed; Members Free. Kids are invited to explore the garden through creativity! This hands-on workshop uses leaves, flowers, and natural textures as inspiration for art-making. Introducing children to different artist and techniques. Perfect for young artists to connect with nature while they paint, draw, and collage. Partnered with Key West Art & Historical Society. Reserve spots by emailing [email protected] Prime of Life Yoga – (Yoga after 50) 10am–11:15am: Classes are small and ideal for exploring yoga for the first time or getting back into your practice and benefiting from individual attention. A part of all class fees go to support the conservation work of KWBGS. Cost: Drop-In $20 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  KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden continues its monthly Speaker Series at 1:00 pm on February 21, 2026 in the Toppino Nature Chapel. Christopher Rackley, the Garden’s Native Nursery Manager, will be speaking on “How the native Nursery Serves the Community and the Environment”.
Chris has been with the Garden’s Nursery since he was 16; first as a high school volunteer, then as Nursery Assistant and now as Nursery Manager. He has a wealth of knowledge and passion for our endangered Keys environment and the plants that make it work. He also manages the Endangered Plant Advisory Council Grant for the Nursery and has forged relationships and worked with various other entities that help protect our community such as: Crane Point Hammock, Florida Fish & Wildlife, Boy Scouts of America, Gato Building Butterfly Garden, Key West Orchid Society, Key West Garden Club, University of South Florida and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. 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 will be hosting its monthly ‘Nature & Nurture Day from 9am to Noon on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
The Native Plant Sale & Compost Drop Off & Demonstration is open 9am to Noon. Take home a piece of the garden! Our Native Plant Sale features a curated selection of native species that support local wildlife, pollinators, and the island’s natural ecosystems—all while thriving beautifully in Key West’s unique climate. Key West Botanical Garden members receive a 15% discount on plant purchases. Memberships are available on site and on-line. Compost Drop off - Turn your Trash into Treasure at our Compost Village! Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold. Bring your compostable materials and learn how to start or improve your own compost system at home. We’ll walk through what to add, what to avoid, and how composting helps reduce waste and nourish the soil. 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 12:00. Cost of $10 includes all art materials needed; Members Free. Kids are invited to explore the garden through creativity! This hands-on workshop uses leaves, flowers, and natural textures as inspiration for art-making. Introducing children to different artist and techniques. Perfect for young artists to connect with nature while they paint, draw, and collage. Partnered with Key West Art & Historical Society. Reserve spots by emailing [email protected]. Prime of Life Yoga – (Yoga after 50) 10am–11:15am: Classes are small and ideal for exploring yoga for the first time or getting back into your practice and benefiting from individual attention. A part of all class fees go to support the conservation work of KWBGS. Cost: Drop-In $20 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.  KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is seeking sponsors for it’s 90th Anniversary Gala on Friday, January 30, 2026. Beginning at 6pm, the Gala, “Petals & Pearls” will present an evening of dining and dancing under the stars to the music of Skipper & Friends featuring Channing Lynn and featuring a live auction.
In early August of 1934, FERA Director of Beautification J. Gerry Curtis announced plans for a Botanical Garden that would serve as a draw to entice tourists back to the city. The Great Depression had hit Paradise hard, drying up the winter tourism business as people everywhere no longer had disposable income to spend. As part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal” program, plans were developed by landscape architect Ralph Gunn to create the Botanical Garden on fifty acres of land on Stock Island. The Garden would receive over 7,000 plants of some 80 different species. The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden was officially opened on February 23, 1936 and is one of the oldest continuously operating tourist attractions in the City. For more information contact Brigid at [email protected].  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, November 15 , 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 and on-line. 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 12:00. Cost of $10 includes all art materials needed. Reserve spots by emailing [email protected] 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.  Key West, Florida Keys – Raise a glass and join us for a night of rum, rhythm and revelry at the 3rd Annual Rum Infused Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser, a lively locals’ favorite, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden.
This unforgettable evening invites guests to stroll through the Garden’s lush beauty while enjoying a mix of fun, food, and flavor. Highlights of the night include: • Scavenger Hunt & Costume Contest – with fabulous prizes for the most creative entries • Dinner by Outback Steakhouse – a feast sure to please • Live Music by John Bartus – the Florida Keys’ own singer-songwriter and former Mayor of Marathon • Rum Distributors Competition – sample and vote as local rum makers compete for the coveted title of Best Rum Drink in Town “This event has grown into one of our most anticipated fundraisers,” said Ed Cunningham, President. “It’s a perfect mix of local talent, flavors, and fun—all in support of an education center that will benefit generations to come.” Guests are encouraged put on their best Pirate & Mermaid costumes and mark their calendars to secure their spots early. Points will be given for the most items identified on the Scavenger Hunt within one hour. First person or team to return wins the grand prize. Prizes will also be awarded for best costumes. There will also be a silent auction and raffle to support our students. This spirited event raises essential funds for the Garden’s most ambitious project yet: the construction of a state-of-the-art Education Center. This new facility will serve as a hub for learning, conservation, and preservation—bringing the community and visitors together to explore, protect, and celebrate the natural world. 100% of all donations and proceeds will go toward this capital fund. The center will serve all of Monroe County students - fostering community engagement, an awareness of the local ecosystem, wildlife, and outdoor enjoyment. Student 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. Past students have gone on to careers in the Botanical, Biological and Environmental sciences here in the Keys. Your participation will make a lasting difference for the future of the Garden and our community. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at the Garden’s website: https://www.keywest.garden/events/2025-rum-infused-adult-scavenger-hunt/. For more information contact Brigid at [email protected].  Key West, Florida Keys – The annual 'SCREAMIN’ GREEN HALLOWEEN' at the Historic Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025. 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! Food, beverages, raffle giveaways and craft stations will add to the fun-filled day.
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. To purchase tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/screamin-green-halloween The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island. For more information or to support this event through sponsorship or volunteering please call or text 305-849-6374 or email Claudia at [email protected]. Additional information on our website www.keywest.garden. |
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