Plant Poetry: Open Mic

Join us for Plant Poetry with Natalie Guerra, an afternoon of lyrical expression inspired by the beauty of plants and the shared connection they foster. Hosted in Lu’s Courtyard adjacent to Fogg Café, this event celebrates creativity, community, and open dialogue. Together, poets and appreciators explore the poetry of nature—its beauty, form, and function—while cultivating a safe, welcoming space for all. Let your voice bloom and connect with fellow artists within the Garden’s verdant embrace.

Plant Poetry: Open Mic, 2 – 4pmMarch 15April 19May 10

This event is open to the public and is included with Garden admission; free for Members. All are welcome to listen; registration is not required to attend the event as a listener. Participants who register to read or recite in advance will receive complimentary Garden admission.

Register to Read or Recite

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Participant capacity is limited to 20; please register in advance.

Participants interested in reading or reciting should register prior to the the event using the registration link above.

Only one participant registration is allotted per order.

Participants who register after 12pm the day of the event will need to check in with Natalie Guerra upon arrival.

About Natalie Guerra

Natalie Guerra is a poet from Fort Myers, Florida, and a first-generation American born to Salvadoran parents. She views life through a lens of opportunity and optimism. Although passionate about writing, she studied biology at the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg and also spent time abroad studying French and Spanish. After working in emergency medicine and pharmacology, Guerra rediscovered her creative voice through poetry. She is the author of over 200 poems focused on G.R.O.W.T.H., an acronym she uses to describe grieving, resting, and writing to heal. Beyond her own work, Guerra actively supports the local literary community by hosting open mics, writer’s circles, and other events for poets and storytellers. She has built a network of over 100 writers across Southwest Florida and continues to create safe spaces for connection and self-expression through writing.