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Monthly Meeting
Monday, April 6, 2026
Kanapaha Botannical Gardens
4700 SW 58th Drive
Gainesville, FL 32608
click here for map
Doors Open at 6:30

Program:
"Growing Oncidium Alliance Orchids"
Steve Hawkins, The Orchid Specialist

Steve started growing orchids at the age of 15. After receiving a bachelor's degree in horticulture, he went to work at Rod McLellan Co., "Acres of Orchids" in South San
as an orchid hybridizer. After moving to Florida, he established his own orchid business
in Apopka growing Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, and Vanda and participated in many Florida shows. He now continues his downsized business in East Palatka, FL and
enjoys a membership in the St. Augustine Orchid Society.

Please Note:
From now on, GOS will meet on the 1st Monday of the month.

MARCH NEWSLETTER
https://mailchi.mp/19f9029535fe/march-2026-gos-newsletter

May 16th Field trip to Apopka Orchid Nurseries

GOS Field Trip to Apopka
Orchid Nurseries - May 16, 2026
Join Gainesville Orchid Society (GOS) for a day trip to Apopka to visit two premier orchid nurseries-Orchids in Bloom and Krull-Smith, Inc. Explore, shop, and chat with experts.
DETAILS:

Cost: $60 per person (pay GOS by April 6, 2026; cash or check preferred)
Capacity: 56 people; members have priority
Sign-up: February-April GOS meetings
Includes: Roundtrip charter bus travel from UF, food and drinks, on-board Wi-Fi, power outlets, restroom, and a special screening of the orchid-related film (technology permitting).

See February newsletter (above) for details

Orchid Pavilion at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

In 2022, the Society installed an orchid pavilion at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Members of the Society provide and maintain the orchids in bloom displayed in the pavilion, which is just outside the entrance to the garden. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens visitors and Society members have an opportunity to learn about orchids from our volunteers at the following times:
the 2nd Saturday of the month from 11 am to 12 pm
the 4th Wednesday of the month from 10 am to 11 am
We welcome blooming orchids on loan (or donated) and volunteers to participate in the maintenance of the pavilion.

JOIN THE FUN AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS!

We meet the First Monday of the Month
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 S.W. 58th Drive Gainesville, FL 32608
click here for map

Meet other orchid enthusiasts-
beginners and experts.
We love to share.
Learn and enjoy with us.

• Doors open at 6:30 pm
• Brief business meeting at 7:00 pm
• Speaker's Program
(often a grower with plants for sale!)
• Monthly Bloom Table
• Silent Auction
• Plant Raffle
• Refreshments

AOS JUDGING CENTER
Did you know that you can take your orchid for judging to an AOS Judging Center?
Click here for info about the Florida North-Central Judging Center