Upcoming Events

Batiks Botanicos – Gardens, Plants and Flowers for the Soul
Date: January 8 - February 23, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Angela Isaza has captured the beauty and diversity of tropical and exotic plants found at Selby Gardens using batik, an art painting technique that originated in the East using hot wax, dyes and natural fiber cloth.  Flowers, foliage, trees in More>>
 
Sarasota Sumi-e Society Exhibition
Date: January 30 - March 28, 2010
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Oriental Brush Painting is intellectual and spiritual, as well as an artistic pursuit. It is closely related to the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. The brush strokes used to create a painting are based on the strokes used to produce the More>>
 
Little Sprouts Preschool Club-Chocolate
Date: February 9, 2010
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Free with Admission Grow closer with your little sprout by joining Donna Krabill, Director of Environmental Education to have fun with plants through interactive activities. Each session includes a great story, art project, and garden More>>
 
Audobon's Florida Islands Sanctuaries
Date: February 15, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hosted by the Serenoa Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society Dr. Ann Hodgson, a Certified Wildlife Biologist and Professional Wetland Scientist, is Audubon of Florida Gulf Coast Science Coordinator and Sanctuaries Manager. She guides the More>>
 
Fern Society Meeting
Date: February 16, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm
Marilyn Eigsti will be speaking on "Planting Ferns in the Landscape."  Plant raffle and refreshments available.
 
Selby Seedlings Preschool Program, Series 2
Date: February 23, 2010
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
NEW! Selby Seedlings Preschool Program (registration fee per 5 week session) Meet at the New Selby House Classroom Parent and 1 child: $50.  Each additional child, add $25. Session 2 (5 weeks) January 26, 2010  February 23, 2010  More>>
 
Asian Cultural Festival
Date: February 27 - 28, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Sarasota Ikebana International, Bonsai and Sumi-e Societies will bring the sights, sounds and smells of the orient to visitors.  The festivities will begin on Saturday with opening ceremonies at 11:30 a.m., including a performance by the More>>
 
Rainforest Masks 2010
Date: March 5 - April 16, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
 
Gardens Music Concert Series
Date: March 7 - 14, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 am
Join your friends and family on Sunday afternoons at the Gardens to hear a different music group each week. Admission for adults $17.  There is no charge to Selby Gardens members, however, if you are a guest of a member there is a charge of $5.00 More>>
 
Little Sprouts Preschool Club-Flowers
Date: March 9, 2010
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Free with Admission Grow closer with your little sprout by joining Donna Krabill, Director of Environmental Education to have fun with plants through interactive activities. Each session includes a great story, art project, and garden More>>
 
Sandhill Communities
Date: March 15, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hosted by the Serenoa Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society Dr. Craig Huegel, a FNPS Pinellas Chapter member, has published several books and numerous articles about Florida native plants and wildlife. His newest book, Adding Life to Our More>>
 
Annual Spring Plant and Garden Festival
Date: March 20 - 21, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Special admission price $8, members and their guests are admitted at no charge.  Early admission for member's only on Saturday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m. This “Collector’s Choice” plant fair will offer thousands of unique tropical plants from More>>
 
Selby Gardens Nature Printers Show and Sale
Date: March 23, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Opening time on March 23 is 12 noon.
 
Selby Seedlings Preschool Program, Series 2
Date: March 23, 2010
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
NEW! Selby Seedlings Preschool Program (registration fee per 5 week session) Meet at the New Selby House Classroom Parent and 1 child: $50.  Each additional child, add $25. Session 2 (5 weeks) January 26, 2010  February 23, 2010  More>>
 
29th Annual Orchid Ball
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will once again host “Sarasota’s most beautiful party,” the Orchid Ball, on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Emily Walsh Parry and Karin Parry Leereveld, Co-chairs for the 29th annual Orchid Ball, are pleased to announce that More>>
 
Gardens Music Concert Series
Date: March 28 - May 9, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 am
Join your friends and family on Sunday afternoons at the Gardens to hear a different music group each week. Admission for adults $17.  There is no charge to Selby Gardens members, however, if you are a guest of a member there is a charge of $5.00 More>>
 
Little Sprouts Preschool Club-Butterflies
Date: April 6, 2010
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Free with Admission Grow closer with your little sprout by joining Donna Krabill, Director of Environmental Education to have fun with plants through interactive activities. Each session includes a great story, art project, and garden More>>
 
Sarasota Bromeliad Society Show and Sale
Date: April 16 - 18, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spectacular Bromeliad Show and Sale Plant Sale is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Exhibition is Saturday and Sunday only.  The Sarasota Bromeliad Society Show and Sale is one of the largest in southeastern United States.  Hundreds of More>>
 
Environmentally Sensitive Gems of Sarasota County
Date: April 19, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hosted by the Serenoa Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society Bruce Holst, botanist at Selby Botanical Gardens and Serenoa Chapter member, will discuss Selby's collaboration with Sarasota County to conduct inventories of select preserves More>>
 
Selby Seedlings Preschool Program, Series 2
Date: April 20, 2010
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
NEW! Selby Seedlings Preschool Program (registration fee per 5 week session) Meet at the New Selby House Classroom Parent and 1 child: $50.  Each additional child, add $25. Session 2 (5 weeks) January 26, 2010  February 23, 2010  More>>

Selby Gardens is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Christmas.

Adults $17, Children 6-11 $6, Members Free.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

811 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-366-5731
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