(Web banner photo courtesy Christy Duff, taken at Conner Park November 18, 2023 Winter Butterfly Count)
Join a garden team and experience the positive impact
gardening has on your life, your health and our environment
Part of our mission at Collier County Parks & Recreation is to protect and sustain our environment. In addition to our more well known sports fields and playgrounds, we also maintain tranquil garden spaces in several parks, with room to grow! Currently, the largest is the butterfly garden at North Collier Regional Park, full of colorful plants important to our native butterflies.
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Passionate about the environment?
Our volunteer garden program is more than just having fun in the dirt surrounded by beautiful flowers and nature. This program is about raising awareness about pollinators, educating the public and learning about Florida native plants and butterflies. Inquire about how you can be part of this amazing and environmentally impactful program today. We are growing a new team for Veterans Community Park and invite you to join us to make a difference for our environment and our community.
Announcements:
Join us for the Annual Butterfly SpringFest – Volunteers need for the Event:
Taking place on March 8, 2025, this immersive event is designed to offer participants a firsthand understanding of the intrinsic value of butterflies while emphasizing the significance of conservation efforts in preserving these delicate creatures. From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, visitors will have the opportunity to engage in various activities, including:
- Self-Guided Tours: Embark on captivating tours through our lush gardens to observe these mesmerizing creatures in their natural habitat, witnessing their grace and beauty up close. Learn along the way about different butterflies
- Interactive Exhibits & Games: Engage with interactive activities highlighting the importance of conservation efforts, showcasing how everyone can contribute to preserving our natural habitat
- Butterfly Wishing Tree: Embodies the collective commitment and aspirations for our environment and pollinators
For further information, please contact:
Connie Nagele / cnageleart@gmail.com / 239.248.8272
Contact us or send your photos for the Photo Library to:
Program Lead: Connie Nagele – 239.248.8272
Volunteer Coordinator: E-mail – 239-252-4000
