The PGI Green Thumbs plant and maintain the Punta Gorda Nature Park to create a
greener, healthier, and more connected community.
The Nature Park
Nature Park totals 24 acres. Of that, about five acres have been developed into landscaped areas. The rest remains forever wild with native vegetation. The gardens consist of two approximately equal areas surrounding the city firehouse - East and West sides.
Enjoy beautiful plants throughout the park. Changes are a constant in nature. Some happen by intention as introduced by our volunteers. Some are the work of Mother Nature. Ian, Idalia, Helene and Milton - none have discouraged our crew!
On The West Side
On The East Side
Bromeliad beds at the entrance
Florida Longleaf Pine
Our succulent bed
Florida Cracker Rose Bed
Kiosk at our entrance
Potted Supertunias
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Two of our 13 Topiaries
Belinda's Dream Rose
Native Plants for Birds Garden Bed
The Native Plants for Birds Garden Bed, begun in 2025 and dedicated in early 2026, was made possible by a grant from FPL’s non-profit NextEra Energy Foundation and Audubon Florida, awarded to the local Charlotte County chapter, Peace River Audubon Society (PRAS) who collaborated with PGI Green Thumbs Inc. to design and install a new garden bed populated with native plants specifically chosen because of the role they play in attracting, sheltering and feeding local birds.
Visit the PRAS website by clicking below for content describing the bed's design:
This bed was dedicated on 1-9-2026 in a ceremony preceding the Talking Plants class.
Watch a short video of that event --> https://youtu.be/IxPFvpoDvUk
The Serenity Garden was completed in 2023 after several years
of design and development.
