Event Description
Thank you for your interest in Lifelong Learning. This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment.
For more information, please contact 239.643.7275 or lll@naplesgarden.org.
Join us as we tie in our Origami in the Garden exhibit with a lecture that explores the various plant species that have shaped our culture, the plants of paper! In this lecture we will discuss the historical and modern processes in making different types of paper and their uses. There will be a demonstration on the use of Cyperus papyrus in making paper.
- Saturday, December 10
- 10 am – 12 pm, FGCU Kapnick Center Buehler Auditorium at Naples Botanical Garden
- $15 Member / $20 Non-Members
Danny Cox, Naples Botanical Garden’s Aquatic Areas Specialist, is a horticulture professional dedicated to increasing his knowledge of plants and working with people through education and civic engagement. Danny started his horticulture career at Naples Botanical Garden as an intern in 2010. Since 2011, Danny has served as the Gardens primary water gardener, growing and maintaining the waterlilies and other aquatic plants. Danny received his degree in Environmental Studies (B.A.) from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2014. During summer 2015, Danny completed an internship at Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, PA) to learn new techniques from their Water Lily Curator, Tim Jennings. Currently Danny is working with the International Water Lily and Water Gardening Society to set up this year’s “New Water Lily of the Year Competition” and the creation of a conservancy for the Giant Water Platters (Victoria spp.).
Registration for Lifelong Learning programs can be completed in these ways:
- Register in person at the Chabraja Visitors Center
- For questions or to register by phone call 239.643.7275 during business hours
- Register by email LLL@naplesgarden.org during non-business hours by leaving contact information and the program(s) of interest and someone will return your call within 2 business days
Registration is complete when payment is received. Certain programs fill up quickly and we accept registration on a first come, first served basis. Register early to ensure your program is not cancelled due to low enrollment. If a cancellation is required a refund will be issued.
