Agenda 01/09/2024 Item # 4C (Proclamation - Honoring the Contributions of Naples Botanical Gardens & Evenstad Horticulture Campus)01/09/2024
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Naples Botanical Garden is a leading force in plant conservation, ecological
restoration, nature-based environmental solutions, horticultural excellence, and
environmental education; and
WHEREAS, the Garden is a significant economic driver in Collier County, attracting
260,000 visitors per year and employing nearly 200 staff members; and
WHEREAS, the Garden celebrates the dedication of its Evenstad Horticulture Campus on
January 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Campus is the catalyst for the Garden’s growth, development, and the
advancement of its mission; and
WHEREAS, the Campus will enable the Garden to deepen its commitment to Southwest
Florida by researching and safeguarding its native plants; developing and
sharing urban forest best practices; leading and participating in ecosystem
restoration and climate resilience initiatives; partnering with local governments
and conservation organizations; sharing knowledge with multiple stakeholders;
and providing a place of respite and sanctuary for the community; and
WHEREAS, the Garden’s influence and conservation efforts extend into the Caribbean, one
of the world’s “biodiversity hotspots,” abounding with plant species essential to
the needs of people, wildlife, and ecosystem health; and
WHEREAS, the Garden recognizes and honors the deep commitment of community members
and civic leaders in making the Evenstad Horticulture Campus a reality;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, honors the contributions of Naples Botanical Garden and
celebrates the Evenstad Horticulture Campus for its far-reaching impact on
the Garden, Southwest Florida, and beyond.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9TH Day of January 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
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01/09/2024
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C
Doc ID: 27622
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the contributions of Naples Botanical Garden and celebrating the
Evenstad Horticulture Campus for its far-reaching impact on the Garden, Southwest Florida, and beyond. To be
accepted by Britt Patterson-Weber, Vice President of Education & Interpretation.
Meeting Date: 01/09/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – County Manager's Office
Name: Aimee Trochessett
01/02/2024 10:22 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Management Analyst II – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
01/02/2024 10:22 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson County Manager Review Completed 01/02/2024 12:04 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 01/09/2024 9:00 AM
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