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Sept 5, 2026 | 11AM

Skip the textbook and get your hands dirty in this fast-paced, 90-minute workshop designed to teach you the exact insider tricks used by master sculptors. Led by award-winning sculptor Mitch Guerrero from The Forever Sandcastle, you will bypass the theory and dive straight into the practical mechanics of the craft. We will show you how to master the perfect sand-to-water ratio, pack down a solid foundation that won't budge, and use professional hand tools to carve sharp lines, textures, and arches from the top down.

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Sept 11, 2026 | 10:00AM

Curious how to stay creative in the Florida sun? Join us at Paint with Sunshine!

Join us for a 60-minute workshop where you'll learn how to use the Florida sunshine to make cyanotypes! 

During this workshop you'll be able to explore design principles in nature, history of one of the first scientific cataloguing processes, and learn to capture the power of the sun in a fun and unique way! Participants will be able to create three prints exploring Science, Art, and History using features from our beautiful gardens!

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Sept 12, 2026 | 10:00AM

Join us for a lesson in botanical photography with accomplished photographer Jim Austin! Where nature meets creativity, join in a fun-filled photography session! Bring any camera at your disposal along with your curiosity and love of The Gardens! Jim will guide you through the use of and techniques for elevating your photography game, teaching you how to apply professional principles using your camera. From framing and composition to capturing stunning close-ups of flowers and butterflies, you’ll discover how easy it is to create beautiful, eye-catching images.

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Sept 16, 2026 | 8:30AM-3:30PM

Join us for an exclusive members-only day trip to Sunken Gardens and The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, where tropical beauty and surrealist imagination come together for a day of discovery. At Sunken Gardens, wander through one of Florida’s oldest roadside attractions and a lush botanical landscape filled with winding paths, tropical plants, colorful blooms, and unexpected treasures. Then, experience the extraordinary world of Salvador Dalí at The Dalí Museum, home to one of the most comprehensive collections of his work outside Europe.

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Sept 19, 2026 | 10:00AM

Celebrate the beauty of art, nature, and community at Folk & Flutter Fest at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens! Enjoy live folk music from Mike Imbasciani & Trevor Bystrom, browse local artisan and vendor booths, discover unique plants at our plant sale, savor delicious offerings from food trucks, and take part in a memorable butterfly release. With hands-on family activities and the gardens in full seasonal bloom, it's a perfect day to explore, relax, and create lasting memories together.

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Sept 25, 2026 | 9:30AM

Learn Botanical Painting!

Find inspiration in nature and bring it to life on canvas.

Valerie Ann Peterson has been painting since the age of sixteen. With a passion for capturing the beauty of the natural world, Valerie brings her experience and enthusiasm to this hands-on painting class at the Gardens. During the class, Valerie will introduce students to a variety of painting techniques inspired by nature.

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Oct 10, 2026 | 4:00PM

Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, in partnership with the Southwest Florida German Shepherd Rescue, invites you to an enchanting evening in honor of Best Friends, a sculpture celebrating loyalty, companionship, and the enduring connection between people and dogs.

Canine companions are welcome. Please ensure all dogs remain leashed at all times.

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