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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) has reappointed Dr. John L. Clark as a Research Associate for three more years. Clark has been affiliated with the Smithsonian since 2005. The renewal of Clark's appointment recognizes Selby Gardens'...
John Pirman: Diving into Nature Experience the beauty of nature this summer with John Pirman's captivating artwork. The John Pirman: Diving into Nature exhibition takes place from July 22 to September 17 at Selby Gardens. Jennifer Rominiecki, Selby Gardens' CEO,...
Learners of all ages are invited to engage with nature using their five senses at “Multi-Sensory Earth Day!,” a free educational event on Saturday, April 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Historic Spanish Point campus of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens....
A leadership gift from Willis A. Smith Construction to the Campaign for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Master Plan has seeded a double matching opportunity for new gifts, which will enable the fundraising goal for the project’s first phase to be met. The Willis Smith...
Eighteen community members have graduated from tuition-free training for in-demand local jobs in the construction trades thanks to donors to the campaign for the Master Plan at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus. With an investment of...
Florida supports one of the highest levels of plant diversity in the country, with about 3,200 native species. However, according to the nonprofit Center for Plant Conservation (CPC), hundreds are at high risk of extinction. Selby Gardens is a partner in a new...
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announced yesterday at the annual Chairman’s Circle Dinner that philanthropist Richard Matson has made a $1-million pledge bequest to support the Master Plan for our Downtown Sarasota campus. Matson and his wife, Cornelia, are...
We are delighted to announce that Crystal Bailey, Esq. has joined the staff of Selby Gardens in the newly created position of Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel. Bailey comes to Selby Gardens from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, where she...
About 1,000 children and youth, their families, and local educators enjoyed complimentary access to our Lights in Bloom® holiday light show during two recent Family Togetherness Nights sponsored by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Through the Family...
John L. Clark, PhD, officially joined the Selby Gardens staff this January. The field botanist with expertise in gesneriads has been contributing significantly to science at Selby Gardens for more than two decades. Since 2009, Clark has been affiliated with Selby...