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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


Doors Open at 6:30 pm.

Beginner's Class at 6:45 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.

For this lecture I will bring and show A variety of easy to grow orchid plants that can bloom great here in Florida. I will explain which ones that can be mounted and show how to do that successfully. I will explain where and how I have seen them grow there best and the type of care needed. This lecture has a lot of information for both beginners and even the more experienced growers. I have traveled to the countries where these plants grow naturally in nature and have gathered advice and information from many large commercial orchid growers and from hundreds of amazing private orchid collections. I will answer questions during this culture lecture as we all learn from one another. I will also bring an assortment of great orchid species and hybrid plants for sale on the day of the lecture.


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!

There is no show table this month.


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!!

There is no show table this month.


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

Monthly member meeting presentation by Mickey Carnell of Blue Pagoda and Evolution Orchids.


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

Monthly member meeting featuring Anita Singh of Flowers by Anita will give a presentation on "Floral Arrangements with Orchids".


Nov. 10, 2026

Monthly member meeting Camila's Garden Presentation by Andrea. She will discuss the care and growing of both orchids and hoyas, with the primary focus on Orchids. Both orchids and hoyas will be for sale as well as orchid jewelry made by Andrea.


Dec.  2026

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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