Little Red Wagon Native Nursery & Butterfly Tampa

08/25/2026

Living things need water! Clean water. We should all work to help keep our clean.

05/25/2026

We are open today. Butterfly release at noon. Military, Veterans and Retired military always get 10% off merchandise and reduced ticket prices to our Butterfly Tampa nature center and gardens.

Happy Memorial Day! Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. For those spending the day in reflection, in nature, or simply enjoying time with family, our Little Red Wagon Native Nursery and Butterfly Tampa are open today. Wander among native plants, explore our Living Exhibits and spend time in our Native Butterfly Botanical Garden. Come enjoy a moment of calm, color, and connection with nature--peaceful spaces that remind us what we cherish and protect.

05/18/2026

🌿 WE NEED YOUR HELP THIS WEEK! 🦋

Our small team is gearing up for a busy planting season, and we could really use extra hands to help us create more pollinator habitat across Tampa Bay.

Come join us and meet new people, and make a real impact for butterflies and pollinators — this is a great way to help your community while having fun outdoors. 💚

✨ Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
📍 May 19 – Encore Park Maintenance
🌸 May 23 & 31 – Bloom & Flutter Plantings
🦋 May 25 – Butterfly Alley Maintenance

Perfect for:
✔ High school students earning volunteer hours
✔ Families & community members
✔ Anyone who loves nature & being outdoors
✔ People passionate about butterflies, native plants & conservation

Every volunteer makes a difference — and we truly can’t do this without community support.

👉 Sign up today at
ButterflyTampa.com

Let’s grow something beautiful together this season. 🌼

03/06/2026

Don't miss out on our Wildlife Quest Kickoff event, a family-friendly interactive environmental geocaching experience focused on local wildlife and the Tampa Bay watershed!

This official Geocaching Event is a chance for geocachers or those interested in the environment to:

- Learn how to participate in the Wild Life Quest
- Explore our interactive website and how the quest works
- Discover the importance of the Tampa Bay estuaries and watershed
- Participate in a short hands-on watershed activity
- Enter a small raffle featuring native Florida plants

This event is hosted by the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation and supported through grant funding from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Mini-grants. The Wild Life Quest is designed to connect families with local ecosystems, encourage environmental stewardship, and promote outdoor exploration through geocaching.

To register please click the link: Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation Wildlife Quest Kickoff Tickets, Sat, Mar 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

03/03/2026

Happy World Wildlife Day!

What have you dont to make a positive difference today for wildlife?

Wildlife doesn’t start with animals.
It starts with plants.

This World Wildlife Day, we’re celebrating the native plants that make Florida’s ecosystems possible — from the pollinators in our gardens to the birds, butterflies, and mammals that depend on healthy habitat.

Every native plant installed, every invasive removed, and every restoration project supported helps protect wildlife right here in our own communities.

When we plant native, we protect wildlife.

Learn more or get involved with the Suncoast Chapter:
👉 suncoastfnps.carrd.co

02/12/2026

We’re closing at 2:00 PM today to get ready for the Butterfly Ball! 🦋✨
Join us tonight—or we’ll see you tomorrow during normal business hours!

02/11/2026

🦋✨ Join us tomorrow for the 2026 Butterfly Ball at Tampa International Airport!

Celebrate an unforgettable evening while making a meaningful difference in our community and local ecosystem—for wildlife and for ourselves.

🎟 Get your tickets in advance at:
https://givebutter.com/butterflyball26

—or purchase at the door.

Can’t attend? You can still support butterfly conservation by making a donation at the same link. Every contribution helps! 💐🌿

We can’t wait to see you there!

01/29/2026

🦋✈️ 14 DAYS UNTIL TAKEOFF!

The Butterfly Ball is almost ready to take flight!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and conservation.

🛫 Boarding begins at 6:00 PM
✨ Heavy hors d’oeuvres, DJ entertainment & a professionally hosted bar
🎟 Silent auction, raffles & wine pull
👗 Elevated business casual or Bug-Inspired Brilliance (Best Dressed Bug prizes!)
📍 Meet between Airside E & F
🅿️ Complimentary long-term parking

🎟 Tickets are going fast—don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic. https://givebutter.com/butterflyball26

🦋 We can’t wait to see you at the Butterfly Ball presented by TPA!

12/18/2025

🎄🦋 Sip, Shop & Celebrate the Season! 🦋🎄

Join us Friday, December 19 for a festive Sip & Shop at Little Red Wagon Native Nursery! Stroll through beautiful native plants and nature-inspired gifts while sipping your favorite drink among butterflies and blooms.

Your visit also includes FREE admission to Butterfly Tampa, where you can explore the Bug Zoo, Nature Center, and Native Butterfly Botanical Garden. It’s the perfect way to unwind, shop local, and soak up some holiday magic—all in one place.

Bring a friend, sip something cozy, and celebrate the season with us! 🌿✨

12/13/2025

🎁💛 Help Us Spread Smiles Tomorrow! 💛🎁

We’re packing Little St. Nick Gift Bags tomorrow for children at Tampa General Hospital, and we could use a few more donations to help fill them!

If you’re able, please consider bringing new, unused items to help us stuff the bags—small gifts that bring comfort, joy, and reassurance to kids who need it most. Every item makes a difference and shows these children they are cared for by their community.

The Little Saint Nick Foundation (LSNF) inspires kids in our local communities to give back to other kids in need. These simple Gift Bags are created by children for children and given to young patients as they enter healthcare facilities. There is a special connection between kids of all ages that can’t be duplicated—when one child helps another, a simple act of kindness becomes a powerful lesson in empathy and generosity.

Thank you for helping us give back and make this holiday season brighter for local kids. 💛✨