Our real estate agents are looking forward to spring, one of the best times of year on the Paradise Coast!
Anyone who hasn't spent much time in Florida might believe swaying palms are as interesting as nature gets around here. However, the Sunshine State is filled with wonderfully diverse ecosystems that are full of surprises. Naples homes for sale sit at the crossroads of many striking natural treasures.
National Learn About Butterflies Day flutters in on March 14th, and one of the most enjoyable sights to see each year is the emergence of our butterflies!
Florida is the butterfly capital of the eastern United States. It is home to nearly 200 distinct species of butterfly for all or part of the year, including 170 species native to Florida. That's amazing when you consider there are about 750 butterfly species distributed across the country.
Florida conservationists have established and grown some of the leading botanical gardens in the country. And where you see rich floral diversity, you'll find beautiful butterflies.
Let's take a closer look at some of the best butterfly gardens in Florida:
- Naples Botanical Garden – 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112
Naples Botanical Garden is the premier attraction of its kind in Naples. Butterfly tours happen every season, giving guests a guided and educational experience on the butterfly's unique life journey. The Botanical Garden is a 170-acre facility founded in 1993. It has cultivated areas representing seven distinct Florida biomes. - The Butterfly House at Butterfly Estates – 1815 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Supported by the Florida Native Butterfly Society, Butterfly House is just one more wonderful reason to consider Fort Myers homes for sale. Open Tuesday through Sunday throughout the year, it offers up-close butterfly encounters within a working greenhouse that showcases the role of butterflies as pollinators. - Lakes Park Botanic Garden – 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Situated on the lush grounds of 279-acre Lakes Regional Park, Lakes Park Botanic Garden is a "must-see." It consists of three distinct zones: The Fragrance Garden, the Community Garden, and the Children's Garden. The Fragrance Garden features its own butterfly garden, and a second is being nurtured in the Children's Garden. - Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens – 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples, FL 34102
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is a 43-acre zoo featuring about 70 animal species. The historic botanical garden was first planted in 1919. While you'll see butterflies all around the Zoo, they especially love the National Wildlife Federation-certified "Backyard Wildlife Habitat," where their favorite food plants are found. - Everglades Wonder Gardens - 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Butterflies aren't the only creatures you'll spot during your visit to Everglades Wonder Gardens. Located near Bonita Springs homes for sale, this zoological park seeks to give guests a glimpse of Florida including the tropical flora and animals, and is currently home to 300 resident animals. Bring the kids along for an educational day only the Paradise Coast can offer.
Contact us at John R. Wood Properties to learn about real estate opportunities on the Paradise Coast.
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