Two acres located on the south side of VillageWalk Bonita Springs, between Queen Angel Way and Wahoo Drive, are home to eleven gardens that support over a dozen species of butterflies and skippers.
There is no reason to stay on the sidewalk running the quarter-mile length of the gardens. Colorful flowers beckon visitors to stray off the cement and follow the mulched paths to find fourteen granite benches nestled in the foliage, perfect oasis to view flittering, nectaring butterflies, or for some moments of respite and contemplation.
Butterflies are late sleepers, rising between 9:30 and 10:30 depending on the seasons and weather conditions. While sitting quietly you will be delighted with the sight of the distinct species magically appearing out of the greenery, one by one, as colorful gemstones.
Migrating birds use the gardens as a rest stop on their way to and from South America and the Caribbean. Photographers are often delighted to see Painted Buntings, Hummingbirds, Cat Birds, Wrens, Warblers and Fly Catchers, along with our resident Red-tailed and Red- shouldered Hawks, various Woodpeckers, including “Woody” the Pileated, Mockingbirds galore, Northern Cardinals and Blue-Jays, to name a few.
Over four dozen volunteer gardeners tend the gardens and give each garden its own personality.
Native plants and host plants are the focus of the gardens and are labeled.
The gardens are supported solely by fund raising events and tax-deductible donations from residents and guests. Garden Group Tours can be arranged by contacting the Head Gardener, Linda Blaise and are available for a donation to the gardens.
VillageWalk Garden Club of Bonita Springs 