Upcoming Events
Kids Summer Program 2008
Thursday, July 03, 2008; June 23-27 & June 30-July 3Need a little help with the kids this summer season?
Want to turn off the TV for some REAL discovery?
Help your child learn about and thrive in their paradise home!
- Hike and discover acres of natural wonders
- Reveal the silent lives of snakes and other reptiles
- Learn what kids can do to help their natural world
- Engage in crafts and activities sure to fire the imagination!
The Key West Botanical Garden will have a Junior Naturalist Summer Camp program during 2008. The focus will be on fun and beginning level South Florida naturalist skills. We will be learning identification of native and exotic plants, butterflies, birds and other wildlife! Kids will learn about using plants for survival, medicine and just plain fun! Other activities include sports, water games, arts and crafts, nature videos and more. Come and earn your Florida Keys Junior Naturalist Certificate!
Ages: Elementary
Price: $200 for both weeks ($100 per child per week)
Time: 8a.m. – 1p.m.
First Session:
June 23rd – 27th
June 30th – July 3rd
Further dates to be announced
For more information or to register, call:
305-296-1504
Secure your child's attendance by delivering payment to:
Make checks payable to: KWBGS
Key West Botanical Garden Society
P.O. Box 2436
5210 College Road
Key West, FL 33045-2436
Alaska Cruise & Tour
Wednesday, August 20, 2008; August 20 – September 3, 2008Join the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanic Garden on a seven night Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise combined with a four-night land tour following, featuring two nights’ stay at the Denali Princess Lodge and two nights’ in Fairbanks.
For more information download the complete brochure.
Trip to the Gardens of Portugal
Wednesday, September 24, 2008; September 24 – October 3, 2008The Gardens of Portugal are featured in this 10 day, 8 night tour sponsored by the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden next fall. You’ll have a chance to visit gardens combining Roman, Moorish and Spanish influences in garden design. And you will discover the undiscovered, as you visit “Old World” Europe, and the least explored corner of Europe. Portugal offers unique gastronomy, wine, and distinctive handicrafts. You’ll find yourself easily immersed in an ambience that combines Old World charm and modern sophistication.
For more information download the complete brochure.