Heathcote Botanical Gardens

A five-acre subtropical botanical garden in Fort Pierce run by a nonprofit educational foundation.

210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 · Fort Pierce, FL

About Heathcote Botanical Gardens

Heathcote Botanical Gardens is a five-acre subtropical garden in Fort Pierce, Florida, operated by a nonprofit educational foundation. It began in 1960 as a commercial plant nursery run by landscape architect Molly Crimmons and her husband Jim. Today it offers living galleries, guided tours, school field trips, and a seasonal holiday light display called Garden of Lights, and it can be rented for private events. Visitors can check hours and admission on the official site before going.

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#subtropical
#nonprofit
#Fort Pierce
#Treasure Coast

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