Programs and Events
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Bring the whole family to Miami Beach Botanical Garden, where seasonal blooms bring music, food, and activities for all ages. From kids’ crafts to live performances, every corner is alive with joy, discovery, and togetherness under the sun.
10 Days of Connection: Community Yoga Gathering
Join Yoga 4 Change and friends for a powerful community gathering as part of 10 Days of Connection, a South Florida–wide movement dedicated to fostering understanding, empathy, and meaningful connection across communities.
On May 2, 2026, we invite you to the beautiful Miami Beach Botanical Garden for a shared experience rooted in movement, mindfulness, and community.
This event is designed to be accessible to all meaning no prior yoga experience is needed. Whether you are new to yoga or have an established practice, this gathering is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and be in community with others.
Through trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and a sound healing experience, participants will be guided through practices that support nervous system regulation, reduce stress, and create space for connection - both within and with those around you.
At its core, this gathering is about more than yoga.
It is about coming together as a community...to move, breathe, and support one another in a shared space of presence and care. In a world that often feels fast-paced and disconnected, this event offers a moment to pause and remember the power of collective wellbeing.
No matter your experience level, this event is an invitation to meet yourself where you are and to connect with others, one breath and one posture at a time.
What to expect:
-Intention setting to set the tone for your experience
-A guided, all-levels trauma-informed yoga practice
-Gentle breath and mindfulness techniques
-Sound bowls to support relaxation and integration at the end of the session
-A welcoming, inclusive environment centered on choice and accessibility
-Connection swag bags for the first 50 attendees
-More surprises!
Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, water, and anything else that will help them feel comfortable. Modifications and options will be offered throughout the practice to ensure accessibility for all bodies and experience levels. This event is free and open to the community, with the intention of making wellness practices accessible to all.
Free to attend.
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
"Ask The Expert" Plant Clinic
Join UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers and Horticulture staff for a hands-on plant clinic where you can “ask the expert” about your toughest gardening challenges. Whether you're battling pests, puzzled by plant diseases, or simply seeking advice on Florida-friendly landscaping, our trained volunteers and staff are here to help.
What to bring:
• Plant samples (sealed in a plastic bag if diseased)
• Clear photos of your garden or problem areas
• Your questions and enthusiasm!
Free to attend
1st Annual World Bonsai Day Celebration
Join us at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for our 1st annual World Bonsai Day Celebration. In collaboration with Glenn Hilton of Miami Bonsai Specialist and President of The Miami Bonsai Society, Glenn will be exhibiting trees from his personal collection, leading demos, and selling bonsai trees.
Also planned:
Kokedama plant sale by Koke Moss House Plants
Japanese Inspired Ceric sale and Sogetsu Display by Nan Ernst
Free Tai Chi led by the Garden’s resident instructor Silvia Salinas
…and more! Event schedule to come. Follow our Instagram and Eventbrite for more information.
Free to attend.
All That Remains: A Mother's Day Floral Workshop with Dahlia Dreszer
What happens when flowers begin to fade? In All That Remains, Miami-based artist Dahlia Dreszer invites you to find the beauty in impermanence — and transform it into something you can keep forever.
Join Dahlia for an intimate, hands-on floral workshop in celebration of Mother's Day. Over two hours, you'll learn the techniques she uses in her own fine art practice to dry, preserve, and give new life to flowers. From selecting the right blooms to understanding the process of transformation, Dahlia will walk you through every step — sharing her creative philosophy, the materials she works with, and what to do when your flowers start to wilt.
What you'll explore: · The art and science of flower drying and preservation · Dahlia's personal studio process and material choices · How to work with wilting flowers before it's too late · Creative applications for dried botanicals in art and home
This workshop is designed for all skill levels — no prior art experience needed. Come as you are, bring your curiosity, and leave with something beautiful.
Bring the whole family. This is a Mother's Day experience meant to be shared — mothers, daughters, friends, and family of all ages are warmly welcome.
Suggested dress code: Floral 🌸
Friends Circle Price: $65 | Regular Price: $70
Mahj 102 with Mahj in Miami
Mahj 102 is designed for players who know the game but want to play it with confidence. Mahj in Miami will guide
you step-by-step through the Charleston, proper dealing, and key tips and tricks that help everything feel clearer and
more natural. The goal it to teach you how to think through your choices, trust your decisions, and sit at the table
feeling calm, capable, and sure of yourself. This is a supportive, no-pressure refresher that helps you stop
second-guessing and start playing with confidence and ease.
(Must have must completed a Mahj 101.)
You may purchase a yearly mahjong card to keep for $15 (optional; purchase in-person at time of class).
Friends Circle price: $80 | Regular price: $90
Mahj 101 with Mahj in Miami
Experience the joy and strategy of American Mahjong with an exclusive, 2.5 hour Mahj 101 lesson.
Guided by Mahj in Miami, guests will be introduced to the timeless foundations of the game—including understanding the NJML cards dealing, the Charleston, and the pathway to a winning hand. For many, this session concludes with the unforgettable moment of calling out "Mahjong!" for the very first time.
Designed to evoke both connection and friendly competition, this experience invites guests into a world they won't want to leave!
You may purchase a yearly mahjong card to keep for $15 (optional; purchase in-person at time of class).
Instructor bio:
Owner and instructor Abby Wyss has been enjoying the game for almost 10 years. She has been teaching to kids as young as 8 and to adults as old as 80 for the past 5 years. She loves playing the game with her family and friends whenever she can.
Friends Circle price: $75 | Regular price: $100
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Stillness in Motion: Vinyasa Flow Yoga + Meditation
Find your way back to the present moment through movement, breath, and mindfulness. Set within the living sanctuary of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, come flow, breathe and sit in community.
Price: By donation
Miami City Ballet Presents: Next Stage
Next Stage transforms everyday spaces into stages, bringing Miami City Ballet closer to you than ever before. This reimagined pop-up series spotlights emerging choreographers from within the MCB community, sharing original works that are fresh, personal, and unexpected.
Each performance showcases a curated collection of styles including modern, classical, and contemporary as short pieces followed by a vibrant finale by Ariel Rose, blending ballet with the energy and expression of flamenco.
Stay after the performance for a live Q&A with Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia and the artists—and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the work comes to life.
All ages welcome.
Free to attend.
Perfumer for a Day with Patrizio Santocchi
Step into the enchanting world of perfumery and discover the art—and joy—of fragrance creation. In this immersive, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to connect scent, memory, and creativity to design a perfume or cologne that’s truly your own.
Under the guidance of Italian perfumer Patrizio Santocchi of Monteleone Miami, you’ll explore the aromatic ingredients that bring fragrances to life—from delicate florals to exotic woods and resins. Patrizio, known for blending scent and flavor in his multisensory gelato and fragrance creations, will lead you through an unforgettable journey of olfactory discovery.
What to Expect
1. Introduction to Perfumery
Gain a foundation in fragrance composition, safety, and perfumery principles. Learn what makes a scent balanced, harmonious, and memorable.
2. Build Your Olfactive Memory
Smell and evaluate a variety of raw aromatic materials. Using scented strips, note your impressions and associations—the first step in building your personal scent vocabulary.
3. Be Your Own Perfumer
With your new knowledge, blend and design your own perfume or cologne. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind fragrance that captures your individuality and essence.
Friends Circle price $60 | Regular price: $70
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
All That Remains: Artist Talk
Artist talk exploring the themes of the exhibition, All That Remains, with artist Dahlia Dreszer, moderated by PAMM Chief Curator José Carlos Diaz.
Join artist Dahlia Dreszer for a conversation about her current exhibition at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, exploring themes of preservation, memory, and technology through photography, installation, and AI.
Moderated by José Carlos Diaz, Chief Curator of Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), the talk will delve into Dreszer’s use of floral imagery, cultural storytelling, and her AI-generated “Clone Dahlia,” an interactive digital presence featured in TIME Magazine.
Attendees will gain insight into her creative process, influences, and the evolving relationship between art and artificial intelligence.
Dahlia Dreszer is a multidisciplinary artist working across photography, installation, and AI. Her practice explores themes of diasporic identity, memory, and cultural hybridity. She has exhibited internationally, including at Green Space Miami and Pinta Panama, and her work has been featured in TIME Magazine. Dreszer integrates emerging technologies into her artistic practice, including her AI project “Clone Dahlia,” which engages audiences in interactive storytelling experiences.
Event is open to all ages.
Free to attend.
All That Remains: Flower Crown Workshop
Join artist Dahlia Dreszer for an immersive Flower Crown Workshop inspired by her exhibition All That Remains — a photographic exploration of beauty, memory, and the life cycle of flowers.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft your own floral crown using fresh blooms while surrounded by Dahlia’s large-format photography at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. Whether you’re an art lover, a flower enthusiast, or simply looking for a creative afternoon, this experience is designed to connect you to the living beauty at the heart of Dahlia’s practice.What to expect:• Guided flower crown making with fresh flowers and all materials provided• An intimate look at the inspiration behind All That Remains• A beautiful, wearable creation to take home.
Organized in collaboration with Ariel Penzer. Workshop facilitated by Flowers by Ro.
Spots are limited — reserve yours today.
Friends Circle price: $65 | Regular price $70
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Creative Movement: The Experience with Ashli Katz
Creative Movement: The Experience is a guided moving meditation set within the living energy of the botanical garden. This immersive journey weaves together breathwork, somatic movement, yoga, and meditation—inviting you to slow down, soften, and reconnect to your body in harmony with nature.
We begin with intentional breathwork to ground the nervous system and open awareness, followed by fluid somatic movement and accessible yoga designed to release tension, awaken sensation, and encourage intuitive expression. The experience gently transitions into meditation and stillness, allowing you to fully absorb the rhythms of the garden—its sounds, textures, and natural flow.
This is not about performance or perfection, but presence. You’ll be guided to move as meditation—listening inward, honoring your body, and letting nature lead the pace.
Friends Circle price: $50 | Regular price: $55 for one, $100 for two
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Stillness in Motion: Vinyasa Flow Yoga + Meditation
Find your way back to the present moment through movement, breath, and mindfulness. Set within the living sanctuary of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, come flow, breathe and sit in community.
Price: By donation
Morning at the Garden with Jordan's Garden
This is not a traditional one-hour class, instead, we’re creating an open garden experience where children can move through a few simple, hands-on activities at their own pace. Think of it as a window into what we do at Jordan’s Garden.
We’ll be featuring a potato-inspired activity (a favorite from our lessons), along with other small stations designed to spark curiosity, play, and connection with nature.
It’s a chance to slow down, get your hands in the soil, and experience how learning can feel when it’s rooted in nature.
Price: $15
Objet d'Ikebana
Join us at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for a hands-on Sogetsu Ikebana class with Sensei Stephan Eberhagen (for further information please go to www.ikebanainmiami.com).
The class (4-6 students per class; 1.5 h) provides an engaging and interactive way to explore the beauty of Sogetsu Ikebana while creating a unique floral arrangement. It is designed for beginners as an opportunity to experience the fundamental principles of Ikebana in a relaxed and inspiring setting.
We are offering two sessions on Saturday, May 30. Please choose one session or the other, not both! Session 1 is for beginners and Session 2 is for beginners and advanced students (e.g. students that have completed at least one introductory-level class).
Key Benefits:
No prior experience required.
Hands-on introduction to Ikebana principles.
Encourages individual creativity and mindfulness.
Friends Circle price: $55 | Regular price: $60
Objet d'Ikebana
Join us at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for a hands-on Sogetsu Ikebana class with Sensei Stephan Eberhagen (for further information please go to www.ikebanainmiami.com).
The class (4-6 students per class; 1.5 h) provides an engaging and interactive way to explore the beauty of Sogetsu Ikebana while creating a unique floral arrangement. It is designed for beginners as an opportunity to experience the fundamental principles of Ikebana in a relaxed and inspiring setting.
We are offering two sessions on Saturday, May 30. Please choose one session or the other, not both! Session 1 is for beginners and Session 2 is for beginners and advanced students (e.g. students that have completed at least one introductory-level class).
Key Benefits:
No prior experience required.
Hands-on introduction to Ikebana principles.
Encourages individual creativity and mindfulness.
Friends Circle price: $55 | Regular price: $60
Stillness in Motion: Vinyasa Flow Yoga + Meditation
Find your way back to the present moment through movement, breath, and mindfulness. Set within the living sanctuary of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, come flow, breathe and sit in community.
Price: By donation
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Still Life in the Garden by Alignment Atelier
Explore creativity, somatics, art & flowers in a magical garden. Ground your nervous system, connect with yourself & others, invite in joy!
You are invited to an inspired afternoon in the garden, where art, ritual, and flowers open a field of connection. We begin with a cacao connection, then move into a guided art practice woven with breathwork and gentle somatic attunement to soften the body and awaken the senses. At a whimsical floral bar, Gina Moon guides you in working with the subtle energy of flowers.
Through meditative drawing and artist-led practices, Sharon Aluma leads a process rooted in curiosity over perfection. You are invited to deepen into your creative expression, supported by the elements around you, your inner guidance, and the subtle intelligence that moves through all things. You’ll create a painting inspired by your chosen flower and leave with your artwork, a bud vase, and an intentional gift bag. The experience is immersive and light-filled, offering permission to play and be surprised by what emerges. All materials are provided.
The experience includes:
• Cacao and a personal ritual moment
• Breathwork, meditation, and somatic attunement
• Guided meditative drawing prompts
• A whimsical floral bar and tablescape
• Fresh fruit and light refreshments
• A closing reflection to integrate the experience
An intentional gift bag
Your Guides
Sharon Aluma is a fine artist whose work is rooted in presence, material dialogue, and deep listening, where sound, ritual, and embodied awareness inform her creative process.
Gina Moon is the founder of Moon & Jai and Moon & Blossom, a transformational facilitator and floral alchemist known for her intuitive compositions that evoke presence and awe.
Together, they form Alignment Atelier, creating refined experiences rooted in creative expression, somatics, and meaningful connection. www.alignmentatelier.com
Friends Circle price: $94.35 | Regular price: $111
Earth Day Delight: A Gnome and Fairy Garden Celebration
A garden gathering inspired by connection and the beauty of our planet.
Something magical is stirring at the Garden…
As the season shifts and the days grow longer, we invite you to celebrate Spring Awakening—an enchanting experience inspired by gnomes, fairies, and the quiet wonder of new beginnings.
Wander into a world where imagination meets nature. Expect charm, creativity, and a touch of woodland mischief as we welcome the season in true Garden style.
Details are blooming soon—but trust us, you won’t want to miss this.
✨ Save the date.
🌿 Embrace the magic.
🧚 Let spring awaken.
Free to Attend
The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura Live at the Garden
The world-renowned Cateura Recycled Orchestra brings its inclusive music program to The Miami Beach Botanical Garden where guests will get the chance to participate in their interactive multicultural concerts and “Build Your Own Recycled Instrument” workshop. Children will explore music, STEM, and sustainability by creating instruments from recycled materials, experiencing the power of creativity and collaboration.
Founded in 2012 by environmental engineer Favio in a marginalized community built around the largest landfill in Asunción, Paraguay, the Recycled Orchestra provides 350 students living in poverty with free music education using instruments made entirely from reclaimed materials, transforming their lives through music.
Free to attend
POSTPONED: Nature. In Community
POSTPONED
Did you know that spending intentional time in nature alongside your community is scientifically proven to lower stress and improve well-being?
Set within the restorative beauty of our local botanical garden, Nature. In Community is a participatory art experience developed by artist & neuroscientist Karina Del Punta, Ph.D. More than just a passive exhibition, this event is a dynamic space where you become part of the art art—shaping and being shaped by the environment through your presence, choices, and interactions.
Whether you are looking to find a moment of peace, connect with your neighbors, or simply explore nature in a new way, this experience is designed for you. You engage directly with natural materials through interactive stations -- designed to restore your attention and connect you.
You will transition from the noise of the city into a state of grounded creativity:
Arrival: A welcoming transition into the botanical garden, allowing your mind and body to settle into the natural space.
Immersion: Move freely through a constellation of interactive stations. You might write a word on a leaf, compose and carry a new scent, add a tone to a shared acoustic field, or explore embodied movement and rhythm with special guest Ashli Katz.
Reflection: A closing space to process the experience, witness the co-created artwork, and connect with fellow community members before returning to your day.
Across the garden, simple gestures accumulate. There is no single pathway or "right" way to participate. Meaning arises naturally through your interaction with sound, scent, language, water, movement, and the people around you.
Residents of all ages are invited to step out of the daily hustle and into a living, breathing labor of collective creativity.
Come as an observer; leave as a participant. Join us in shifting from seeing nature as a backdrop to experiencing it as an active system—one that heals, connects, and comes to life through our shared care.
Free to Attend
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga
A slow, meditative vinyasa practice guided by yogic breath. This class emphasizes subtle body awareness and nervous system support, with helpful verbal cues and gentle assists offered throughout the practice. Through this inward attention, we reconnect with the body’s innate wisdom and integrate that deeper essence into the rhythm of daily life. Each session closes with a longer savasana to rest deeply and absorb the nurturing energy of the garden, supporting integration.
“It’s not a performance, it’s an inward journey.”
Friends Circle price: $18 | Regular price: $20
"Ask The Expert" Plant Clinic
Join UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers and Horticulture staff for a hands-on plant clinic where you can “ask the expert” about your toughest gardening challenges. Whether you're battling pests, puzzled by plant diseases, or simply seeking advice on Florida-friendly landscaping, our trained volunteers and staff are here to help.
What to bring:
• Plant samples (sealed in a plastic bag if diseased)
• Clear photos of your garden or problem areas
• Your questions and enthusiasm!
Free to attend
Restorative Sound Bath Meditation
This immersive soothing sound session is designed to soothe the nervous system and support deep rest. The vibrations of sound help ease tension in the body and invite the nervous system into a more restorative state, offering moments of insight and a deeper connection to the body’s innate wisdom. The effects of this practice often continue throughout the day and sometimes into the week. Gentle breathwork and at times loving kindness meditation may also be woven into these sessions.
Friends Circle price: $18 | Regular price: $20
Jazz In the Jungle Featuring Calixto Oviedo & the Cuban Jazz Train
Calixto Oviedo & the Cuban Jazz Train With Vinyl Selector Lula Rios
Friends Circle price: FREE | Presale price: $32.07
VIP Opening: Dahlia Dreszer Solo Exhibition
Presented by the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Dahlia Dreszer's newest solo exhibition, featuring photographic, floral still lifes that explore the fragile intersection of memory, cultural tradition, and grief. In an age of accelerating technological change, Dreszer looks at how materiality and technology shape the way memories are formed, stored, and retold. The result is a relatable meditation on the human impulse to hold onto what time inevitably takes away.
Inspired by her family’s stories of migration and her grandmother's acts of conservation, Dreszer frames floral preservation as a form of remembrance. The work questions what it means to preserve personal memory, cultural heritage, and identity across time, technology, and displacement. The exhibition emphasizes that flowers are not decorative objects but sentimental memorabilia.
Complimenatry Reception: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Exhibiton opening till 10:00pm.
Dahlia Dreszer’s new solo exhibition is presented by Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The exhibition is curated by Naomi Bitton.
Free to Attend
Encaustic Floral Workshop
Create an encaustic floral triptych in this immersive 1-day encaustic workshop!
This full one-day encaustic painting workshop introduces participants to creating a cohesive encaustic floral triptych using botanical imagery, encaustics and mixed media techniques. Participants will explore encaustic wax application, layering, texture, and mark-making while producing three interconnected paintings that can be displayed together or individually. Botanical imprints, and plant material used as a masking stencil will also be explored.
Participants will work on three 6” x 6” wooden panels, temporarily taped together and treated as a single composition during the painting process. Once completed, works may be displayed as a triptych or as individual paintings. Minimum age 14 years. All materials provided with additional materials fee (not included in ticket price) of $25 to be paid directly to instructor. A "QR" code will be sent upon ticket confirmation.
General Admission: $110
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Earth Day Sound Bash
Join the South Beach Sound Healing Orchestra and media sculptor dNASAb for a unique immersive light and sound healing experience at the magical Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This powerful meditative and interactive experience will bring the garden to life with cinematic video projections and a synchronized soundscape that will include breathwork, movement, live drum & dance and a curated orchestral sound journey by over 25 sound healing facilitators. This immersive and multi-sensory experience will end with a concert by the SobeSHO Handpan Ensemble and will leave participants feeling energetically cleansed and blissfully present. Orion Herbs of Miami Beach will be serving sound healing meditation elixirs before the experience.
Early Bird price: $45 | Friends Circle price: $40 | Price after April 1: $55
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Area Stage presents Broadway in the Botanical
Now in its third iteration, Broadway in the Botanical celebrates Women’s History Month with a special edition honoring the voices, stories, and artistry of women in musical theatre. Set against the lush beauty of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, this open-air concert features a brand-new lineup of beloved Broadway favorites in a vibrant, family-friendly setting.
Price: $25
An Afternoon with David Haskell
Join us for an afternoon with author David Haskell for the release of his latest book, HOW FLOWERS MADE OUR WORLD.
🎟 Free & open to the public · RSVP recommended · Books will be available for purchase at the event. Can't make the event? Buy your copy here.
About The Book
An exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today
We live on a floral planet, yet flowers don’t get the credit they deserve. We admire them for their aesthetics, not their power. In this exquisite exploration of the role flowers played in creating the world we know today, David George Haskell observes, smells, and studies flowers such as magnolias, orchids, and roses, as well as fascinating but less celebrated flowers such as seagrasses and tea to show us what we’ve been missing.
Flowers are beautiful revolutionaries. When they evolved, they remade the natural world: Gorgeous petals and alluring aromas transformed former enemies into cooperative partners. Flowers reinvented plant sexuality and motherhood, bringing male and female together in the same flower and amply provisioning seeds and fruits, innovations that also feed legions of animals, ourselves included. Through radical genetic flexibility, flowers turned past environmental upheavals into opportunities for renewal. This inventiveness allowed them to build and sustain rainforests, savannahs, prairies, and even ocean shores.
Without flowers, human beings would not exist. We are a floral species. Flowers catalyzed our evolution, and we now depend on them for food and a healthy planet. When we perfume ourselves, give a loved one a bouquet, or use blooms in gardens and religious ceremonies, we honor the special bond between people and flowers. The study of flowers also shaped modern science and horticulture in ways both marvelous and, sometimes, unjust.
Looking to the future, flowers offer us lessons on resilience and creativity in the face of rapid environmental change. We need floral creativity, beauty, and joy more than ever. How Flowers Made Our World combines lyrical writing, sensual exploration, and the latest in scientific research to explore some of the most consequential life forms ever to have evolved, showing how our planet came to be and how it thrives today.
About The Author
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world. His books have twice been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction, in 2012 for The Forest Unseen and in 2022 for Sounds Wild and Broken. His 2017 book, The Songs of Trees, won the John Burroughs Medal. Other literary honors include a Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a two-time finalist for the PEN / E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, and winner of the Acoustical Society of America’s Science Communication Award, the National Academies’ Best Book Award, the Iris Book Award, the Reed Environmental Writing Award, and the National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History Literature. He is a fellow of the Linnean Society of London, a Guggenheim fellow, and adjunct professor of environmental sciences at Emory University. He was previously William R. Kenan Jr. Professor at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Haskell lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga
A slow, meditative vinyasa practice guided by yogic breath. This class emphasizes subtle body awareness and nervous system support, with helpful verbal cues and gentle assists offered throughout the practice. Through this inward attention, we reconnect with the body’s innate wisdom and integrate that deeper essence into the rhythm of daily life. Each session closes with a longer savasana to rest deeply and absorb the nurturing energy of the garden, supporting integration.
“It’s not a performance, it’s an inward journey.”
Friends Circle price: $18 | Regular price: $20
Restorative Sound Bath Meditation
This immersive soothing sound session is designed to soothe the nervous system and support deep rest. The vibrations of sound help ease tension in the body and invite the nervous system into a more restorative state, offering moments of insight and a deeper connection to the body’s innate wisdom. The effects of this practice often continue throughout the day and sometimes into the week. Gentle breathwork and at times loving kindness meditation may also be woven into these sessions.
Friends Circle price: $18 | Regular price: $20
Eleonora Strino Quartet Presented by Roma Jazz Festival and Miami Jazz Booking
ROMA JAZZ FEST EXHIBITION SERIES
ELEONORA STRINO Italian Jazz Guitarist
Eleonora Strino is widely recognized as one of the most compelling young voices in international jazz guitar. She gained global attention with a February 2020 cover feature in Jazz Guitar Today, placing her alongside leading figures of the modern scene.
Her debut album as a bandleader, I Got Strings (Cam Jazz, 2023), was recorded live in Berlin with Greg Cohen and Joey Baron, and later presented at Blue Note Milan. That same year, she released her instructional book Bebop Scales for Jazz Guitar (Fundamental Changes).
Strino maintains an active international career, touring and teaching across Europe, the Americas, and beyond. She performs regularly with Dado Moroni, Emanuele Cisi, and in “The Great Guitars” alongside Ulf Wakenius and Martin Taylor—becoming the first woman to join the historic project.
In addition to her performing career, she is an active educator and currently serves as a jazz guitar professor at the Conservatory of Cosenza.
General Admission: $25
Objet d'Ikebana
Join us at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for a hands-on Sogetsu Ikebana class with Sensei Stephan Eberhagen (for further information please go to www.ikebanainmiami.com).
The class (4-6 students per class; 1.5 h) provides an engaging and interactive way to explore the beauty of Sogetsu Ikebana while creating a unique floral arrangement. It is designed for beginners as an opportunity to experience the fundamental principles of Ikebana in a relaxed and inspiring setting.
Key Benefits:
No prior experience required.
Hands-on introduction to Ikebana principles.
Encourages individual creativity and mindfulness.
Friends Circle price: $50 | Regular price: $55
Objet d'Ikebana
Join us at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for a hands-on Sogetsu Ikebana class with Sensei Stephan Eberhagen (for further information please go to www.ikebanainmiami.com).
The class (4-6 students per class; 1.5 h) provides an engaging and interactive way to explore the beauty of Sogetsu Ikebana while creating a unique floral arrangement. It is designed for beginners as an opportunity to experience the fundamental principles of Ikebana in a relaxed and inspiring setting.
Key Benefits:
No prior experience required.
Hands-on introduction to Ikebana principles.
Encourages individual creativity and mindfulness.
Friends Circle price: $50 | Regular price: $55
Bonsai 101 Series: Windswept Style
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Glenn Hilton, president of the Bonsai Society of Miami, co-owner of Miami Bonsai Specialist, and horticulture specialist presents BONSAI: The art of growing and keeping miniature trees.
This is part of a series of programs to learn about the ancient art of bonsai. Glenn will teach you the history, guidelines, and techniques of bonsai and how to start your own bonsai tree. We recommend you sign up for upcoming programs—see below—to learn about different styles of bonsai and get additional hands-on experience working on trees.
April's focus is black olive (Bucida spinosa) trained in the windswept style.
In the windswept style, we try to create the effect of a tree blowing in the wind as we would see with trees growing along a coastline.
Instructor bio:
Glenn Hilton is a horticultural specialist for the Village of Pinecrest, President of the Bonsai Society of Miami, and co-owner of Miami Bonsai Specialist. He was fortunate to study under South Florida bonsai pioneer Joe Samuels of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, serving as his apprentice for 13 years. Joe’s training, vision, and remarkable foresight for the future of bonsai deeply inspired Glenn and drew him into the art form himself. Through his involvement with the Bonsai Society of Miami, Glenn has had the opportunity to learn from renowned bonsai masters such as Ben Oki, Roy Nagatoshi, Kunio Kobayashi, and others. He has also gained invaluable knowledge from South Florida and international bonsai artist Ed Trout, as well as local artists including Mary Miller, Mike Carttret, and many more. Glenn is passionate about teaching and sharing what he has learned throughout his bonsai journey, and he hopes to support and inspire others in their own bonsai experiences.
Friends Circle price: $25 | Regular price: $30
Stillness in Motion: Vinyasa Flow Yoga + Meditation
Find your way back to the present moment through movement, breath, and mindfulness. Set within the living sanctuary of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, come flow, breathe and sit in community.
Price: By donation
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Tai Chi in the Garden
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
Price: $15
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga
A slow, meditative vinyasa practice guided by yogic breath. This class emphasizes subtle body awareness and nervous system support, with helpful verbal cues and gentle assists offered throughout the practice. Through this inward attention, we reconnect with the body’s innate wisdom and integrate that deeper essence into the rhythm of daily life. Each session closes with a longer savasana to rest deeply and absorb the nurturing energy of the garden, supporting integration.
“It’s not a performance, it’s an inward journey.”
Friends Circle price: $18 | Regular price: $20
Restorative Sound Bath Meditation
This immersive soothing sound session is designed to soothe the nervous system and support deep rest. The vibrations of sound help ease tension in the body and invite the nervous system into a more restorative state, offering moments of insight and a deeper connection to the body’s innate wisdom. The effects of this practice often continue throughout the day and sometimes into the week. Gentle breathwork and at times loving kindness meditation may also be woven into these sessions.
Friends Circle price: $18 | Regular price: $20
Christa’s South Seashells Photo Frame Workshop
A fun-filled Seashell Frame Workshop for everyone!
Join us for an exclusive shell frame making experience where Palm Beach meets Miami Beach - featuring the renowned Christa Wilm from Christa's South Seashells. This event offers an intimate creative afternoon where you'll craft a stunning seashell frame under guidance from a leading shell artist . 🌊✨Create your own coastal-inspired keepsake at this fun and engaging workshop! CSS will provide everything you need to design a beautiful 5” x 7” decorative frame, including a curated selection of shells, corals, and pearls to bring your vision to life. All materials—along with glue, glue guns, and step-by-step instruction—are included, so you can relax and enjoy the process. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just looking to try something new, this hands-on experience offers an opportunity to create a unique piece you’ll love. Come ready to get creative and leave with a one-of-a-kind frame inspired by the beauty of the sea!