Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a nature oasis in the city
Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?
This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. It's open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 per person, plus a $1.94 fee.)
Upcoming events
Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to noon
Harvest the Rain: A Homeowner's Guide to Rain Barrels
Learn the components of and how to install a rain barrel at home, the nine principles of Florida-friendly landscaping, tips for safely using harvested rainwater and about Miami-Dade Water & Sewer's conservation programs. RSVP for free here.
Sunday, Sept. 20 from 2-4 p.m.
Groovin' on a Sunday Afternoon concert
Event organized by violinist/vocalist Nicole Yarling to support the Jazz Education Community Coalition. The family-friendly concert will feature performances by the JECC Jazz Bootcamp Ensemble, the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts and New World School of the Arts. RSVP for free here.
The sanctuary-like grounds feature a variety of water features, a native and an edible garden, flowering trees, wildlife and, of course, plenty of orchids and palm trees.
Stroll through the Japanese garden, over an idyllic red bridge, then take in the colorful fruit in the edible garden. There you'll see starfruit, papaya, pineapple, lychee and pomegranates growing.
The main pond features water lilies, plus a cascading fountain and circular fountain surrounded by red mangroves and water-loving plants.
The garden was created as a Miami Beach city park in 1962 and rejuvenated during fall 2011 as part of a $1.2 million landscape project by South Florida landscape architect Raymond Jungles.
Check out the Facebook page for more information on arts classes and other events at the garden.
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Gardens in Miami: Get visitor info here!
Miami’s many gardens are an ideal setting for taking a nice, long stroll surrounded by lush, colorful scenery.
Historic spots such as Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Deering Estate, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, The Kampong and Pinecrest Gardens are just a few we suggest. For more information, click here.
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Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-7256
