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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.

Membership Dues

$40 Single/$60 Family


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. 12,2026

This month’s speaker will be Jim and Melana Davison of Jim-N-I Orchids and will give a presentation on Dendrobiums of Australia.

Operated by Jim and Melana Davison, Jim-N-I Orchids provides quality orchids for the novice to the advanced collector. Jim and Melana are both accredited American Orchid Society judges, have garnered multiple awards for their personal collection, and have a combined 60 years of orchid growing experience.

Both are always eager to share their wealth of knowledge to assure success. Melana owns her own Orchid Maintenance business.



Feb. 9, 2026

Monthly Member Meeting.


March 9, 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 10,  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 C1. 

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

Monthly member meeting presentation by John Budree on Phalaenopsis Orchid culture.


July 14, 2026

Month member meeting presentation by Michael Sinn of Canaima Orchids on Cattleya Orchids.

Aug. 11 2026

Monthly member meeting presentation by Jason Weigner and his son,Noah, discussing Orchids of Bolivia.


Sept. 8, 2026

Monthly member meeting presentation by Mickey Carnell of Blue Pagoda and Evolution Orchids will discuss growing orchids in Florida with an emphasis on Lady Slippers.


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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