The 'Nature Connects - Art with LEGO's' exhibit has been at the Gardens since February. Unfortunately it closes this Sunday, May 11th, but there's still a little bit of time to go check it out for yourselves. Nearby each sculpture is a plaque detailing how many LEGO bricks it took to build each piece. Some were upwards of 40,000. Even if you're not a fan small plastic building blocks (and if you're not there's something seriously wrong with you) I assure you these remarkable sculptures will awe and delight you. The man behind all the wonderful LEGO madness is Sean Kenney. This very exhibit will making it's way across America throughout 2016. Check out his page for a location nearest you.
Now there's still plenty to see once the LEGO exhibit is gone. The Gardens are divided into several themed exhibits: Asian, Brazilian, Florida, Children, Water, Carribean and then there is an area of mostly untouched preserve. There is even an Idea Garden where visitors are encouraged to touch the plants and flowers and glean ideas for their own private gardens at home.
One of the neat things about this place is that they offer a variety events and classes as well: "...gardening, horticulture, nature-inspired art, and our local natural environment." The nature-inspired art class is right up my alley! Unfortunately, there won't be much available until the fall as the Gardens will be closed from June 2 - Oct 22 for renovations.
Naples Botanical Gardens is splendid way to spend a morning or an afternoon, enjoying nature and strolling through some of the most breathtaking landscaping you'll see anywhere. Check it out sometime, you won't be disappointed.
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