[1]Selby Gardens To Waive Admission Fees.
On Saturday, January 30th, 2010 from 10:00am to 5:00pm Marie Selby Botanical Gardens invites the public to visit the Gardens at no charge. Come and explore the Gardens’ gorgeous Conservatory, Mangrove Walk, Banyan Grove, Koi Pond, Outdoor Butterfly Garden, Sho-Fu Bonsai Exhibit, Tropical Fruit Garden, Batiks Botanicos Exhibit and enjoy Tea Tasting at the Carriage House. In the Kid’s Corner there will be special activities for children. The Gardens offers a fun experience that will delight all ages.
“Thanks to a generous grant from the Linnie E. Dalbeck Memorial Foundation Trust, we are very excited to be able to share this beautiful place with the public,” said CEO Tom Buchter.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a respected center for education and research as well as a famous orchid showplace. The Gardens, located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida, it is open to the public daily from 10am to 5pm with the exception of Christmas day.
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