Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden - Member's Edition
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Featured Events

Classes this Month

Coming Soon

Romance in the Garden

Romance in the Garden

Jazz singer Nicole Henry brings her sultry sounds to the Garden on February 14.

Movies on the Lawn

Movies on the Lawn

Watch classics like Dirty Dancing and The Breakfast Club in Fairchild's outdoor theater.

Under the Stars

Under the Stars

See the Garden in a whole new light during Fairchild's popular moonlight tours.

New Themed Tours

New Themed Tours

Fairchild is now offering new themed walking tours every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Music in the Garden

Music in the Garden

Enjoy concerts by UM's Frost School of Music each Sunday at 1:00 p.m. near the Lakeside Cafe.

Valentine's Gift

Valentine's Gift

Give the gift of the Garden for Valentine's Day and receive a 10% discount on Dual Memberships.

Give to Fairchild

Give to Fairchild

Your gift helps Fairchild achieve our goal of exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants.

Great Selection

Great Selection

The new class schedule is now available online. View classes on art, horticulture, cuisine and more.

Learn Something New

Learn Something New

Many new classes are being offered at the Fairchild Farm.

Will Ryman at Fairchild

Will Ryman at Fairchild

Don't miss your last chance to see Will Ryman's fantastic roses! Now through May 31.

Blooming Good

Blooming Good

Shop thousands of orchids at Fairchild's International Orchid Festival March 9, 10 and 11.

Music, Naturally

Music, Naturally

Free admission to Sunday's concert and don't miss Saturday's concert for kids.

Sunday Sounds

Sundays, February 5, 12 and 19 1:00 p.m. 

Enjoy live music performed by students of University of Miami's Frost School of Music. Ensembles may include: the harp, the French horn, guitar, clarinet, the bassoon and more. 

Thursday Nights at Fairchild
Moonlight Tour

Thursday, February 9, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Experience the Garden by the light of a full moon and enjoy silent tram tours every half hour, free yoga under the stars by Rina Yoga and spectacular views of the sky through the Southern Cross Astronomical Society’s powerful telescopes.  

Movie Night: Sixteen Candles

Friday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. 

This movie will be shown surrounded by the beauty of nature in Fairchild’s outdoor theater.

Admission: $10 for Members, $15 for Non-members, $8 for Member children, $10 Nonmember children and free for children 5 and under.

Plants and People
Tours for Those Living with Alzheimer's

Saturday, February 11 andMonday, February 27, 11:30 a.m.

Are you or a loved one living with Alzheimer’s? If so, then come to Fairchild and experience the power of plants. Early to mid-stage patients and their caregivers will be treated to lunch and an exclusive and interactive tram tour of Fairchild. View a photo gallery here. It is our pleasure to offer this program free of charge. Registration is requested at least one week in advance of each offering. Please RSVP to 305.667.1651, ext. 3388 or jbickle-montano@fairchildgarden.org.  

Valentine's Day Concert at Fairchild

Tuesday, February 14, 7:00 p.m.

What better way to spend Valentine's Day than with your special someone listening to the sultry sounds of jazz singer Nicole Henry? Let her music set the mood on the most romantic night of the year. 

General Admission: Members $60, Non-members $75; Students (with ID): $25; Kids: 6-18 $20, 5 and under are free. Reserved Tables: Member price $150, Reserved Non-member price, $175 includes candlelit dinner and wine. You may purchase tickets online or by phone at 305.667.1651, ext. 3377.

Thursday Nights at Fairchild
Lecture: Biodiversity in Tropical Rainforests

Thursday, February 16, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a lecture by Gaby Orihuela, Fairchild's Visitor Experience and Exhibits Manager.

Plants and People Program for Autism

Monday, February 20, 10:00 a.m.

Are you looking for creative ways to deal with Autism? If so, then come to Fairchild and experience the power of plants. This program is for children dealing with Autism and their families and is offered free of charge. 

Registration is requested one week in advance of each offering. RSVP to 305.667.1651, ext. 3388. For more information, please call 305.667.1651, ext. 3328 or email pkelly@fairchildgarden.org.

Thursday Nights at Fairchild
Lecture: The Bass Museum's Historical 
and Contemporary Collections

Thursday, February 23, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a lecture by Silvia Cubina of the Bass Museum of Art. 

Movie Night: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Friday, February 24, 6:30 p.m. 

This movie will be shown surrounded by the beauty of nature in Fairchild’s outdoor theater.

Admission: $10 for Members, $15 for Nonmembers, $8 for Member children, $10 Nonmember children and free for children 5 and under.

The Fairchild Challenge Presents:
A Research Project Showcase

Saturday, February 25, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

High school students will demonstrate and explain their innovative research projects in four areas: storm-scaping, green cuisine, solar inventions and citizen science (school yard observations).

First Ladies Tea

Sunday, February 26, 3:00 p.m.

As we celebrate Presidents’ Day this month, our thoughts turn to the First Ladies of times past. Live music by local guitarist Rob Friedman enhances the ambiance of our tea, which is served at beautifully set tables by delightful garden volunteers.

Cost per person is $27 for members, $37 for non-members and $17 for children 12 and under. For more information or reservations, please call Marnie Valent at 305.663.8059.

 


 

At Fairchild

The new class schedule is now available online, so look for classes on cooking, garden crafts, horticulture and much more. Visit our website for a full listing and description of all of Fairchild's amazing classes. 

At the Fairchild Farm

Enjoy a variety of art, horticulture and yoga classes offered in conjunction with Miami Dade College at the beautiful Fairchild Farm. The Fairchild Farm provides a tranquil and natural setting to nurture the creative spirit and inspire the artist and horticulturist in all of us. For a complete list of the classes visit our website.

To register, call 305.258.0464, ext. 309 or email lwerner@fairchildgarden.org. The Fairchild Farm is located at 14885 SW 248 Street, Redland, FL 33032.


 

Movie Night: Pretty in Pink

Friday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. 

This movie will be shown surrounded by the beauty of nature in Fairchild’s outdoor theater.

Admission: $10 for Members, $15 for Nonmembers, $8 for Member children, $10 Nonmember children and free for children 5 and under.

Sunday Sounds

Sundays, March 4, 18 and 25, 1:00 p.m. 

Enjoy live music performed by students of University of Miami's Frost School of Music. Ensembles may include: the harp, the French horn, guitar, clarinet, the bassoon and more. 

Fairchild's 10th Annual International
Orchid Festival

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 9, 10 and 11
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The world's most coveted plant comes to Fairchild in all its forms, colors, fragrances and splendor. Orchid vendors from around the world will converge on Fairchild to sell, discuss and display thousands of orchids in every shape and size. Visit the Orchid Tea Room from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to relax, then stroll through acres of orchids, food vendors and orchid supplies. 

Annual Member's Meeting

Friday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join us for our annual member's meeting. Members are encouraged to invite guests. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.

GardenMusic Festival at Fairchild

Saturday, March 24 through April 1

Chamber music comes to Fairchild through open, outdoor rehearsals, "surprise" concerts and five main concerts listed below.

Main Concert Dates

Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. 

Concert for Kids

Saturday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. 

Ticket Information is available online

Tickets can be purchased by calling 305.667.1651, ext. 3303

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