Lake Flato Naples Botanical Garden

The garden was founded in 1993 by a visionary group of local plant enthusiasts.

Lake flato naples botanical garden. The organization incorporated with the irs with 501 c 3 status in 1994. The naples botanical garden visitor center sits delicately upon a world class 160 acre botanical garden. The naples botanical garden visitor center sits delicately upon a world class 160 acre botanical garden.

Donated 5 million for the purchase of 170 acres of open space 3 miles from downtown naples in 2006 the team of ellin goetz ted flato raymond jungles herb schaal bob. Completed in 2014 in naples united states. The vision for the.

Images by lara swimmer. In 2000 the late harvey kapnick jr. A brief history of the garden.

With the help of award winning architecture firm lake flato of san antonio texas the garden s visitor center has been designed to meet these standards as well as fit beautifully into the site. Envisioned as a place dedicated to help children and families enjoy the beauty of the desert and care for it the new 3 500 square foot education center for phoenix s desert botanical garden is an integral part of the master plan for the future the children family garden provides an immersive environment that encourages exploration and discovery. Wooded pavilions crafted from local and durable sinker cypress entwine throughout lush gardens and plant collections to create an immersive and engaging.

In 2014 the garden expanded its facilities with the addition of the eleanor and nicolas chabraja visitor center and three feature gardens. The vision for the gardens sought to preserve 160 acres of natural resources from. The naples botanical garden visitor center sits delicately upon a world class 160 acre botanical garden.