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Field Trip Season at Selby Gardens

Field Trip Season at Selby Gardens

It's always a good time of year to visit Selby Gardens, but come spring, there is definitely an increase in the number of schools planning field trips to our grounds. School programs at Selby Gardens can be designed for all ages of students, from Kindergarten through...

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Genetics Research Reveals the Secrets of Orchids

A renowned orchid expert recently showed a group of Selby Gardens staff, volunteers and guests examples of how advances in genetics have expanded our  understanding of orchids—their origin, their specialization and relationships between various orchid species. Dr....

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Behind the Holiday Scenes at the White House

Today the Friends of the Gardens-Selby Associates welcomed White House decorator and author, Coleen Christian Burke to speak at a holiday luncheon supporting Selby Gardens.   Sponsored by: Twisted Twig and The Westin Sarasota The Bucks County, Pennsylvania resident...

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After Hurricane Irma

After Hurricane Irma

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, it is our sincerest hope that all our members, volunteers and friends are safe and out of harm's way. The aftermath of this type of storm can no doubt be extremely difficult, and our thoughts are with every family affected. Above all...

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Dr. Peter Raven Return to Selby Gardens

Dr. Peter Raven Return to Selby Gardens

Dr. Peter Raven, one of the world's leading botanists and advocates of conservation and biodiversity, recently spoke with leadership, staff, volunteers and advocates at Selby Gardens. This was Raven’s fourth such visit to Sarasota, having spoken at the formal...

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