Meeting September 13

Our guest on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 will be Mike Owen, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park Biologist. We are planning a visit to the park in October.

You can learn more about the park at http://www.floridastateparks.org/fakahatcheestrand/

Before listening to Mike or visiting the Fakahatchee you might want to brush up on Florida native orchids at http://www.flnativeorchids.com

There are no quizzes involved in these activities :)

Meeting – October 11 – Auction!

Our October meeting is our annual fund-raising auction. Action starts early at 7:00, so come before then to check out the hundreds of plants you will be able to buy.

Fakahatchee Tour - October 16, 2010

The bus is filling up fast so if you want to come along let us know. Bring lunch, water, insect repellent, and a change of clothes! There will be a two hour swamp slog and a couple of hours on the boardwalk. $75 for trip and all the mud you want to bring home with you.

We leave Cardinal Gibbons at 8:00 AM and return around 5:00 PM.

Meeting November 8, 2010

Allen Cogar is our Program Coordinator this year and so far all the programs he’s arranged have been great. He’s working on a special speaker for November but it isn’t firmed up quite yet… come back later for details or follow us on Facebook for updates!

Click here for meeting location and driving directions.

Ramble to Dade - December 4, 2010

We will be leaving Cardinal Gibbons parking lot at 8:00 AM and returning at 5:00 PM. Trip cost is $25. Dot promises visits to stops that will be new to most of us, so something good is in the works! See Bob at an upcoming meeting to sign up.

Holiday Party - December 12, 2010

Our annual holiday party will be held at Galuppi’s, located at the golf course in Pompano Beach. Save the date! More information will be forthcoming.

Jan 14 – Jan 16 2011 Orchid Show

Friday, January 14: 10 AM – 8 PM
Saturday, January 15: 10 AM – 8 PM
Sunday, January 16: 10 AM – 6 PM

War Memorial Auditorium [Directions & parking]
800 SE 8 Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida