Arva Moore Parks to speak at Lecture Series

As part of the Thursday Night Lecture Series at Fairchild Tropical Garden, Miami Historian Arva Moore Parks will speak on George Merrick, the father of Coral Gables.

Arva, award-winning historian, preservationist, and author, used primary sources and previously unpublished photographs to reveal George Merrick's world, showing how his century-old vision still influences today's development and architecture in her new book, "George Merrick, Son of the South Wind: Visionary Creator of Coral Gables."

The event is Thursday, February 11 from 6 to 9 pm.

Enjoy Fairchild after dark for informative lectures, tram tours highlighting night blooming plants and delicious cocktails.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy exciting activities including: 

Night Blooming Tram Tours at 6:00 and 6:30 pm (subject to availability)
Lecture: 7:00 pm

Admission Pricing

Members and member guests (as your member level allows): $12
Member Seniors (age 65 and up): $10
Member Children (ages 6-17): $6, free for children 5 and younger

Non-member Adults: $25
Non-member Seniors (age 65 and up): $18
Non-member Children (ages 6-17): $12, free for children 5 and younger

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10301 Old Cutler Road.