Exhibitions
Endlessly Wild: New Work by Sara Abalan
February 2 – July 7
Spotlight Exhibition in Fogg Café
With a desire to capture beauty in wildness, Naples-based artist Sara Abalan’s work is an authentic representation of her surrounding environment. Her time spent immersed in the Garden’s natural spaces is reflected in the subject, shapes, and colors of this spotlight exhibition.
Included with Garden admission; free for Members
Internalizing the External: A New Perspective on Nature
July 20 – October 27
On View in Kapnick Hall and Fogg Café
With nature as his teacher, artist Ran Adler transforms the rough and disordered materials found in the meandering wild into works imbued with harmony and intention. The assemblages in this exhibition, curated specifically for the Garden’s unique spaces, highlight Adler’s meditative approach to life and creating, finding peace in chaos.
Included with Garden admission; free for Members
Special Events
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Tasting the Tropics
Additional Event DetailsJuly 6, 8am – 5pm. Sample tropical fruits from around the world and discover some lesser-known fruiting plants grown in the Garden.
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Waterlily Weekend
Dive Into the World of WaterliliesSeptember 7 & 8, 9am – 2pm. See these blooming beauties at their peak with special tours, demonstrations, and more!
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DÍa de los Muertos Celebration
Celebrate at the GardenNovember 2 & 3. Discover the holiday’s significance and its rich culture through special displays, tours, and arts and crafts stations.
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This year, Naples Botanical Garden is focusing on the Here and Now. This theme encourages thinking, feeling, and doing as you observe the natural world around you during your time spent at the Garden.
