Special Events, Seminars, Guided Tours and Plant Sales
*hours of operation differ from normal hours on special events ending with an asteric
Creating a Tropical Look with Hardy Evergreen Plants: May 27, 2012 (Adam Black, 2pm)
More info coming soon! $10 for adults, $5 for members. Entry into the gardens is included. Must pre-pay and pre-register.
Santa Fe Student Special: June 2012
Each year we honor a different group and this year Kanapaha will be offering half price admission to any Santa Fe student who presents a valid student I.D. card.
Guided Tour: June 2 (10am) 2012
Kanapaha will be offering Guided tours the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. The docent will be Master Gardener, Alicia Nelson. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge.
Father's Day Special: June 17, 2012
Fathers get in free!
Workshop of Growing Bamboo in North Florida: June 24, 2012 (Don Goodman, 2pm)
More info coming soon! $10 for adults, $5 for members. Entry into the gardens is included.
Workshop on Hummingbirds: July 1, 2012 (Alexis Caffrey, 2pm)
More info coming soon! $10 for adults, $5 for members. Entry into the gardens is included.
Guided Tour: July 7 (10am) 2012
Kanapaha will be offering Guided tours the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. The docent will be Master Gardener, Alicia Nelson. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge.
Guided Tour: August 4 (10am) 2012
Kanapaha will be offering Guided tours the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. The docent will be Master Gardener, Alicia Nelson. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge.
Guided Tour: September 1 (10am) 2012
Kanapaha will be offering Guided tours the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. The docent will be Master Gardener, Alicia Nelson. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge.
Guided Tour: October 6 (10am) 2012
Kanapaha will be offering Guided tours the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. The docent will be Master Gardener, Alicia Nelson. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge.
Microscopic Views of the Garden: October 7, 2012 (Terry Ashley, 2pm)
More info coming soon!
Fall Plant Sale and Orchid Show: October 13 (9am-5pm) & October 14 (9am-5pm) 2012*
Each October, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens holds an Open House & Fall Plant Sale, inviting visitors to see the facility ADMISSION FREE. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens formally opened to the public in October of 1987 and the Open House is a means of celebrating our 'birthday.' In addition to viewing the botanical gardens, approximately 40 booth will be set up selling a wide variety of plants. The American Orchid Society's judged orchid show will coincide with the Fall Plant Sale and will take place inside Kanapaha's entrance building. Pets are not allowed at these festivals.
Guided Tour: November 3 (10am) 2012
Kanapaha will be offering Guided tours the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. The docent will be Master Gardener, Alicia Nelson. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge.
Workshop on Winterizing: November 4, 2012 (Adam Black, 2pm)
More info coming soon! $10 for adults, $5 for members. Entry into the gardens is included.
Guided Tour: December 1 (10am) 2012
Kanapaha will be offering Guided tours the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. The docent will be Master Gardener, Alicia Nelson. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge.
Bamboo Sale: January & February 2013
Every winter, Kanapaha holds an Annual Winter Bamboo Sale. In early January, Kanapaha issues a descriptive sales/availability listing of bamboos that are being offered during January and February on a dug-to-order basis. Usually, between 15 and 20 types are offered; most are clumping forms but a few running bamboos-including the elegant black bamboo-are generally available. The list is mailed upon request. Click to download last year's bamboo sales list
Spring Garden Festival: March 23 (9am-5pm) & 24 (10am-5pm) 2013*
This is Gainesville's premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features about 200 booths offering plants, landscape displays, garden accessories, arts and crafts, educational exhibits and, of course, foods. Also featured are a walk-through butterfly conservatory, children's activities area, live entertainment and live auctions. Parking is free and two off-site parking areas are serviced by shuttle buses. Admission is $8 for Adults and $5 for children two to thirteen. Cash only (no credit cards) at these events. A $2 discount is given for members of Kanapaha. Pets are not allowed at these festivals. For more information on the Spring Garden Festival click here.
This is the biggest fundraiser for Kanapaha, which receives its money through admissions. It is also the biggest fundraiser for the year for the independents of the Spring Garden Festival Committee, the Gainesville Garden Club, and the Florida Nurserymen and Landscape Associationwho receive the booth rental money by vendors.
Meeting Schedule for Horticulture Societies
Gainesville Bonsai Society: Fourth Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Gainesville Camellia Society (view website): Third Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Gainesville Orchid Society (view website): Fourth Monday 6:30 p.m.
Gainesville Rose Society (view website): Second Sunday 2:30 p.m.
(Meeting times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm.
372-4981)