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, May 16, 2026.

The Native Plant Sale 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.

Additional Events:  #1. Compost Drop off - Bring your compostable Acceptable items: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains (Pasta, Bread, Rice), Coffee grounds & Egg Shells.  No Meat or Dairy.   #2. Children’s Art Workshop 10am to 12:00.  Cost $10 includes all materials. Members Free.  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 – The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden continues its monthly Speaker Series at 1:00 pm on May 16, 2026 in the Historic Toppino Nature Chapel.  Liah Continentino, Monroe County Environmental Horticulture Agent I & Master Gardener Coordinator for the University of Florida/IFAS Extension will present “Water-Smart Gardening:  How Gardening Practices Influence Water Quality”

Explore the powerful connection between everyday gardening choices and water quality in the Florida Keys. Participants will learn how irrigation, fertilizer use, plant selection, and pest management affect our canals and coastal ecosystems, and how to apply practical Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ strategies at home to protect water quality.

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, 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.

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:

• Ages 0–4 at 11:00 AM
• Ages 5–8 at 12:00 PM
• Ages 9–12 at 1:00 PM

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!
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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.

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
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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
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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.
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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.