Join the Garden Conservancy and Rochelle Wolberg, Executive Director of McKee Botanical Garden in Florida, for an inspiring look at one of America’s most remarkable historic gardens as it celebrates dual milestone anniversaries: the Centennial Celebration of its Living Collections and the 25th anniversary of its reopening. The webinar takes place November 3 at 2 pm Eastern.
Nestled in Florida’s subtropical landscape, McKee Botanical Garden has captivated visitors for generations with its lush, jungle-like setting, extraordinary plant collections, and unique blend of horticulture, history, and art. Yet its continued existence is itself a remarkable story. Once facing an uncertain future, McKee was rescued through the dedication of community advocates who worked tirelessly to restore and reimagine this beloved garden for future generations.
In this special presentation, Rochelle will share the garden’s fascinating history, from its origins as a celebrated Florida attraction to its dramatic preservation and transformation into a nationally recognized botanical garden. She will also discuss McKee’s evolution over the past quarter- century, its recent recognition with the Garden Conservancy’s Greene Prize for Excellence in American Gardening and the vision guiding its future. The webinar will also highlight McKee Botanical Garden’s newly published book, The Jungle Garden: Preserving a Tropical Landscape, with photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo. You can purchase the book, The Jungle Garden: Preserving a Tropical Landscape by McKee Botanical Garden, here. The book and admission to webinar are separate purchases. To register for the webinar, visit https://www.gardenconservancy.org/events/web26-the-jungle-garden-preserving-a-tropical-landscape-webinar-only
