Gala in the Garden at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden

Photography by on February 1st, 2025 in Galas

Miami, FL – February 1, 2025 – The annual Gala in the Garden transformed Fairchild Garden into a dazzling paradise.

Distinguished philanthropists enjoyed gourmet cuisine by Le Basque, live music, and thousands of twinkling lights at this year’s Gala in the Garden. A spirited auction of exclusive experiences helped raise funds for Fairchild’s vital conservation efforts.

More than just a glamorous evening, the gala supported groundbreaking botanical research, including Fairchild’s collaboration with NASA’s Growing Beyond Earth program. This year’s event reinforced its reputation as a must-attend celebration of environmental stewardship and philanthropy.

Bruce Greer

Bruce Greer

Kenneth O’Keefe, Swanee DiMare, & Scott Segal

Kenneth O’Keefe, Swanee DiMare, & Scott Segal

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava & Swanee DiMare

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Laurie Jennings & Bronwyn Miller

Mary Jean Risi & Swanee DiMare

Nannette Zapata & Bruce Greer

Lesli Brown, Ara Vartanian, Laurie Jennings, & Bronwyn Miller

Mindy Gonzalez, Stetson Glines, & Jane Wooldridge

Luke Murphy, Artie Norton, Beth Kress, Duane Lisowski, Michael Narciso, & Jonathan McClure

Evan & Jenna Schapiro, Melissa Luse, & Nick Geary

Swanee DiMare, Scott Segal, & Kenneth O’Keefe

Thomas Abraham, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, & Swanee DiMare

Juan & Theresa Alonso & Joyce & Anthony Burns