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Our meetings are held on the

second Tuesday each month at the


Faith United Methodist Church

15690 Mcgregor Blvd.

Ft. Myers, FL 33908


Meetings start promptly at 7:00 pm.

Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Orchid enthusiasts and beginners, want to learn more, contact Greg Durdak. 

Q&A and Culture Class meets at 6:45 pm each regular member meeting. March, April and December are excluded as these months are special scheduled events.



Jan. 13,2026

This month’s program will feature a Q&A session with three of our knowledgeable members, answering questions submitted by our society.

Wesley Higgins brings a vast understanding of orchid species and is the co-author of Compendium of Orchid Genera.

Greg Durdak, of Driftwood Garden Center, has more than 40 years of orchid-growing experience. Greg also teaches our monthly beginner’s class, where he covers orchid culture and answers member questions.

John Hampton has been growing orchids for over 35 years and previously served as the instructor for our beginner’s class.

If time permits, additional questions may be taken during the meeting.


Feb. 10, 2026

Monthly Member Meeting "Orchid Growing Outside of a Pot" presentation by Mac Rivenbark of Mac's Orchids.

Monthly Member Meeting "Orchid Growing Outside of a Pot" presentation by Mac Rivenbark of Mac's Orchids.


March 10, 2026

No speaker this month as we have our annual auction. Join us this month to have the opportunity to bid on a variety of orchid plants and supplies. This is one of our major fundraising events, so you don't want to miss this meeting!


April 18,  2026

No Tuesday meeting this month. It's time for our Annual Member Picnic located at Lakes Park.

***NEW PAVILION***

This year our picnic will be at Pavilion B3. 

Volunteer set-up 10:30.       Doors Open 11:30                 Food service 11:45

Bring cash to play BINGO to win Plants and the 50/50 Donation Raffle!!


May 12, 2026

Monthly Member Meeting presentation by Jim Davison of Jim-N-I Orchids.

June 9, 2026

TBA


July 7, 2026

TBA

Aug. 11 2026

TBA


Sept. 8, 2026

TBA


This month we celebrate the Holiday and each member receives a free orchid. Members are eligible to receive a free orchid plant as long as they sign up by this month's meeting on November 11th. December will be upon us soon, so please think about your specialty side dish you want to share. Sign-up sheets for attendance and your specialty dish for this event will be at the meeting; please see Elizabeth Guilfoyle for more information and to sign up for the party. This year we plan to have some amazing raffle items to be auctioned off after we enjoy a delicious lunch. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the party.


Oct. 13, 2026

TBA


Nov. 10, 2026

TBA


Dec. 13, 2025

Join us for music, fun and a chance to win raffle items as we celebrate the Holiday with our Holiday Luncheon. Doors open at 11:00 am and food service starts at 11:45 am. Members that RSVP'd and are up to date on their membership will receive a free orchid plant.  We have awesome raffle items donated by members and local businesses. Tickets will be available at the luncheon for $20 per raffle sheet which includes 25 raffle tickets and a bonus ticket.

There is no show table this month.

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