KANAPAHA BOTANICAL GARDENS NEWS!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
GUIDED WALK: OCTOBER 1 (10am - 12pm)
Kanapaha offers a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. The docent is Master Gardener, Alicia Nelson. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge.
FALL PLANT SALE & ORCHID SHOW: OCTOBER 22 & 23 (9am-5pm)
Each October, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens holds an Open House & Fall Plant Sale, in conjunction with the Gainesville Orchid Society, 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 50 booth will be set up selling a wide variety of plants. The American Orchid Society will have their annual American Orchid Society's judged show that will coincide with the Fall Plant Sale and will take place inside Kanapaha's entrance building. Bring cash because most vendors do not accept credit cards. Pets are not allowed at these festivals.
RENTAL
With both indoor and outdoor spaces available, Kanapaha is the perfect location for weddings, meetings or other party related function. For more info click here
GIFT SHOP
The gift shop offers an exceptional diversity of unusual gifts and has many wonderful gift ideas! Open the same hours as the garden.
BRING A PICNIC
Bring a picnic basket and take advantage of our expansive lawns, picnic tables, gazebos and benches. Drinks and snacks available in Summer House.
WALK YOUR DOG
With few places in Gainesville being pet friendly, take advantage of Kanapaha's pet welcoming approach. When on a leash, dogs are welcome to enjoy the gardens. We also have dog watering bowls placed on both sides of the gardens to keep your canine hydrated.
Note: dogs are not allowed for special events like our Spring Garden Festival or Moonlight Walk.
352-372-4981
4700 SW 58th Dr
Gainesville, FL 32608
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