Every contribution to the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation directly supports the care, restoration, and future growth of the Gardens. Donations help sustain both the beauty visitors experience today and the improvements that will serve our community for generations to come. Your support helps make possible: • Restoration of the Gardens’ signature water features, including rebuilding the waterfall and stream • Critical infrastructure improvements, such as modernizing the irrigation system • Removal of invasive plant species and restoration of plant collections to reflect the Gardens’ original vision • Ongoing support of the Majeed Discovery Garden, providing hands-on learning and exploration for children and families • Support for children’s environmental education, including funding the constuction of a proper restroom for the children Because of support from members like you, the Gardens remain a welcoming resource — a peaceful place where nature, education, and community come together every day.
John Thomas was President of the Board from 2020 until his untimely death November 29, 2025. Under his leadership, the Foundation raised over $3 million to build the Majeed Discovery Garden, a one-of-kind children's garden designed to bring wonder and joy to kids of all ages. John established an Intern Fund so that the Foundation could provide opportunities to students looking to pursue careers in environmental work. John referred to this as helping young people become "Stewards of the Land.' You can continue his efforts by donating to the John Thomas Intern Fund
Become a permanent part of the new Donor Recognition Pathway in our Memorial Paver Pathway, Wetlands Walkway or in our new Majeed Discovery Garden. The perfect present for the garden lover in your life! The pavers can commemorate a birthday, wedding, anniversary, other special occasion, or be a meaningful way to honor the memory of a family member, friend or colleague. These pavers may be engraved with the name(s) of your choice up to 4 lines, 14 Characters max per line (including spaces). One line of text may be substituted with a symbol.
The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation recognizes individuals or couples who have included the Foundation in their estate plans with membership and recognition in our annual report. Membership emphasizes the importance of gift planning and expresses our appreciation to those individuals who have made provisions in their estate plans.
These gifts take the form of bequests by naming the not-for-profit Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation not only in a will or trust, but also in a charitable remainder trust, gifts of life insurance, or any other type of charitable planned gift. A gift now or in the future can help to continue to play a vital role in providing a beautiful green oasis of flora and fauna in our local community – this can be your legacy. Your planned gift to the Foundation, large or small, has a big impact over time. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor about planned giving options. Please requestion more information or have you financial advisor or estate planner contact us at 727-753-7840 or by email.
The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation invites local businesses and individuals to show their support for this great family-friendly event by becoming sponsors. You can sponsor a Garden Entrance, a Holiday Lights Display, or be included on our Sponsor Board. Please consider joining us as a sponsor and help us spread lots of holiday cheer! Fill out our Holiday Lights Sponsorship Form or email to create a package tailored to your needs.