Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
The only frost-free, natural conservation habitat, botanical garden in the continental United States.
Help us preserve, develop and expand the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge and habitat
Visit us today
Every day is a beautiful day in the tropical forest and botanical garden. Ready to visit? Then let us share the details: admission, special events, parking, getting here, exhibits, self-guided tours. And, yes, we are children and dog friendly!
Scarecrows in the Garden
Where’s YOURS?
Calling professional artists, businesses and amateurs, including students, not-for-profits and community groups. Design, create and display your scarecrow in the Garden.
Registration deadline: EXTENDED Oct. 15
Installation deadline: Oct. 15
Open to Public: September-November
Scarecrows in the Garden
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden kicks off its 2nd annual Scarecrows in the Garden event with a call to individuals, organizations and businesses to create their own scarecrows for display in the garden. Cash prizes will be awarded in each of three categories: amateurs, creative professionals and businesses. Best in Show will be chosen by garden visitors.
Scarecrow creators are encouraged to use natural and recycled materials. Individuals, school groups and not-for-profit organizations are also encouraged to participate.
Student Art in the Garden Project
Fifteen students are invited to join in a workshop with local artists of the Key West Art in the Garden Exhibit to design, create and exhibit their masterpiece in the Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit and Contest that runs through Nov. 30, 2019. Materials will be provided by the art project and the workshops will be held at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden.
Our Partners
What would you like to do today?
Become a member
Memberships include unlimited free admission, special events, gift shop discounts, volunteer opportunities and offers from our partners.
Check events calendar
There's always something to do in the botanical garden and tropical forest. The latest schedules for yoga, plant sales, speaker series and more.
Become a volunteer
Our volunteers get their hands dirty -- or not. We have opportunities for volunteers who love people, plants, trees and animals.
Make a donation
Sustain and preserve our fragile Florida Keys ecosystems. Purchase endangered plants and trees and support educational programs.
Schedule a venue
Wedding? Family reunion? Company outing? Whatever you're planning, our beautiful venues are the perfect setting for your special event.
Explore the Living Lab
We partner with Monroe County schools and teachers to create unique, interactive educational programs in the Garden for K-6.
Find something to do
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Events for October
1st
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Story Time
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
2nd
Garden Guardians
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
3rd
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
4th
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
5th
Garden Guardians
Open Daily
Key West Sangha
Scarecrows in the Garden
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
6th
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Locals Day
Events for October
7th
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
8th
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Story Time
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
9th
Garden Guardians
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
10th
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
11th
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
12th
Garden Guardians
Open Daily
Key West Sangha
Scarecrows in the Garden
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
13th
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
14th
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
15th
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Story Time
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
16th
Garden Guardians
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
17th
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
18th
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
19th
Garden Guardians
Visit our native plant nursery
Open Daily
Key West Sangha
Scarecrows in the Garden
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
20th
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
21st
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
22nd
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Story Time
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
23rd
Garden Guardians
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
24th
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
25th
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
26th
Garden Guardians
Open Daily
Key West Sangha
Scarecrows in the Garden
Screaming Green Halloween
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
27th
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
28th
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
29th
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Story Time
Hatha Yoga
Events for October
30th
Garden Guardians
Scarecrows in the Garden
Open Daily
Events for October
31st
Open Daily
Scarecrows in the Garden
Hatha Yoga
Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Screaming Green Garden!
Join us for the 11th annual Screaming Green SAFE Halloween in the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. Candy. Crafts. Games. Bounce House. Costume contest.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26, in the Garden
Live from Facebook
Congratulations to our General Manager who was crowned Queen of Fantasy Fest 2019 for her efforts in raising money for A.H. Monroe County (AIDS Help). She is tirelessly devoted to our community. Hail Queen Karen!
Congratulations
Congratulations! Queen Karen
We’ve been green since 1989
We're frost free
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is the only frost-free botanical garden in the continental United States! A tropical environment with ample rain allows most trees to retain their leaves in the dry season (December through late May).
We love our native plants
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is a special place where you can appreciate biodiversity and learn more about its importance. We are home to many endangered and threatened flora and fauna. Unlike traditional botanical gardens, this garden advocates the importance of native plants and species through education in a natural conservation habitat.Â
Three, rare fresh-water ponds
The Garden has three of the last remaining freshwater ponds in the Keys and is a major migratory stopping point for neotropical birds from places as far away as South America, as well as being home to many rare birds in the Florida Keys. Enjoy this unique US tropical forest and garden and a chance to see hundreds of different butterflies, birds, plants and beautiful flowers.
Our mission
Preservation
To preserve, develop and expand the Key West Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge and habitat
Public Awareness
To educate the public about the threatened, endangered and endemic flora and fauna of the Florida Keys, Cuba and the Caribbean Basin
Education
Our adult and youth education programs ensure our members and visitors know how they can protect our ecosystems. The Living Laboratory uses interactive workshops to teach students about the importance and the benefits of native plants and wildlife
Conservation
To conduct conservation programs to understand and propagate threatened and endangered endemic species of native flora and fauna
Let's do good together!
Help us preserve, develop and expand the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge and habitat