Enjoy a walk through the beautifully landscaped plant and flower garden of the Butterfly Encounter. The free-flying 300 Florida native butterflies representing 15 different butterfly species are the star attractions and will capture the imagination of the young and old alike - an unforgettable experience. Staff members will assist the visitors with the encounter, answer questions, and educate with a focus on butterfly identification, education, conservation and the relationship with the environment. And, learn how to attract butterflies to your landscape while increasing the population of these most colorful pollinators.

Get up close and personal with live Florida native birds of prey presented by the Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC). As a center that focuses on the physical reconditioning of raptors that have been inactive for an extended period of time while recovering from illness or injury, falconry techniques are used to evaluate a bird’s chances for survival in the wild after recovering from an injury and to teach nestling birds how to hunt. As master falconers, the McCorkles will share the training techniques used in rehabilitation so the bird can be successful ly released. Visitors will also learn about the natural history of the birds at the Show and their importance to us and our environment.

The "Ask the Expert" booth will have presentations ranging from 30-45 minutes throughout the day. These presentations will be from growers and experts on various topics relating to sustainable landscape solutions, to gardening techniques, conservation and the importance of harmony with all aspects of our environment.