Nature & Nurture Day at the Key West Botanical Garden 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, 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.

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