
BGCI: The global network Our work Our supporters and partners Join in Resource centre Education centre Climate change information centre PlantSearch GardenSearch Sign up to our newsletter:	BGCI > Garden Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden United States of America - Florida - Key West Garden Information Institution Code: KWBGS International Agenda Registration: N BGCI Member: Y About the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is the only "frost-free" botanical garden in the continental United States. A tropical environment with ample rain allows most trees to retain their leaves in the dry season (December through late May). It is home to many endangered and threatened flora and fauna. Tropical forests of the world hold at least half of all the variety of life on Earth. Moreover, the species found with the Caribbean are among the richest in plant and animal life on the planet. The Key West Forest & Garden is a special place where you can appreciate biodiversity and learn more about its importance. For instance, the forest has two of the last remaining fresh water ponds in the Keys and is a major migratory stopping point for neo-tropical birds from places as far as South America, as well as being home to many rare birds in the Florida Keys. There is a lot to explore, and this website is to help you keep up-to-date with our mission: to discover, preserve and expand the unique treasures of this region that this one of a kind, tropical forest and garden has to offer. Main Address: Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden 5210 College Road Key West Florida 33040 United States of America Telephone: (305) 296-1504 Fax: (305) 296-2242 URL: www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org Primary Email: kwbgs@kwbgs.org Staff Details Director's Name: Mary Chandler, President Curator's Name: Mary Chandler, Collection Committee Plant Records Officer's Name: Total Staff: Horticultural Staff Number: Educational Staff Number: 4 Research Staff Number: Administration Staff Number: 2 About the Garden Institution Type: Botanic Garden Status Status: Private: Y Status: Educational: Y Date founded: 1937 Physical Data Natural Vegetation Area: Y Latitude: 24.5724650 Longitude: -81.7491120 Altitude: 0.00 Metres Features and Facilities Computer Plant Record System: Y Open to public: Y Retail Outlet: Plant Sales: Y Disabled access: Y Number of Visitors: 30000 Number of Volunteers: 75 Plant Collections Accession Number: 1984 Cultivation Taxa Num: 524 Invasive Species Monitoring: Y Invasive Species Policy: Y Plant Collection Policy: Y Conservation Programmes Conservation Programme: Y Reintroduction Programme: Y Research Programmes Restoration Ecology: Y Education Programmes Visitor/Education Centre: Y Education Signs in Garden: Y Public Lectures/Talks: Y Education Booklets/Leaflets: Y Guided Tours: Y Permanent Public Displays: Y Courses for School Children: Y Education Programme: Y