PLANTAPOLOOZA III
Schedule
Sat Jan 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1825 4th St. N., Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, Florida 33704 | Saint Petersburg, FL
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Sunken Gardens is proud to host the third annual PLANTAPOLOOZA, a local botanical event dedicated exclusively to Florida native plants.Originated by The Community Wildlife Corridor, this event seeks to connect the wildlife populations in our largest parks with backyard native gardens. Join us as we celebrate the importance and beauty of Florida’s native plants!
🌱 Browse unique native plants, garden décor, & more for sale by Tampa Bay area vendors.
🌱 Learn from local organizations who are working hard to protect Florida’s plants & pollinators.
🌱 Attend themed lectures by native plant experts.
🌱 Enjoy youth workshops and activities.
🌱 Take home free Florida native plant seedlings (while supplies last).
🌱 Enter for a chance to win a rain barrel from the City of St. Petersburg Water Resources Department (limited quantity).
🌿 Themed lectures:
"The Importance of Home Landscapes in Conservation" by Craig Huegel (Lead curator at USF Botanical Gardens, Author)
"Salt-Tolerant Native Plants" by Amanda Streets (Owner of Living Roots Eco Design & Native Nursery)
🪴 Featured vendors & organizations:
- Living Roots Eco Design & Plant Nursery
- Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society
- Art Stone Co.
- Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation
- Little Red Wagon Native Nursery
- Wise Hands Native Plant Landscaping
- Carnivorous Plants by Kenny Coogan
- All Along the Treeline natural soaps
- JP Charisma native plant grower
- Rock Creations by Christine
- Louise’s Healing Calendula Salve
- Florida Wildflower Foundation
- Take MAR
- UF-IFAS Extension
- Pinellas County Farm Bureau
- Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
- City of St. Pete Water Resources
Beer, wine, and Italian fare by Carrabba’s will be available to purchase.
❗️Important details:
PLANTAPOLOOZA III is free with Gardens admission or membership.
NOTE: We will not be processing new memberships during this special event. This helps us expedite admissions in a timely manner. We appreciate your understanding.
***Parking is extremely limited due to our shared parking lot. We encourage guests to carpool, ride share, bike, or walk to this special event!***
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Where is it happening?
1825 4th St. N., Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, Florida 33704Event Location & Nearby Stays:
