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Current Events at the AOS
Welcome to the Special Events page where we feature new and exciting events happening at the American Orchid Society Visitors Center and Botanical Garden located in Delray Beach, Florida. Experience entertaining, interesting and educational programs for you and the whole family. Check out the latest art exhibits, lectures, receptions and orchid / plants shows. We look forward to seeing you at the American Orchid Society.
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November 20-22, 2009 10AM to 4PM, "Falling For Orchids" - the annual AOS Fall Show and Sale
Our annual fall show featuring AOS judging, orchid displays and sales, garden crafts, orchid supplies, educational lectures and repotting services. Come experience orchids with us! Parking is free. |
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December 5, 2009 - January 3, 2010, Vanishing Florida
Sixteen photographers of Photo Salon show their works depicting our changing state. The exhibition is a tribute to the eroding beaches and failing sea-walls, vintage buildings and architecture, endangered wildlife, small towns, and the natives who have long called this state home. Among the 16 photographers whose works make up this exhibit is noted orchid photographer, Greg Allikas. |
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December 5 - 6, 2009 - Holidays in Bloom at AOS
Carol Holdren, AOS Judge, and Bonnie Temperly, floral designer, will show you how to work live orchids into holiday decor. Photographer Greg Allikas will present a lecture in conjunction with the "Vanishing Florida" exhibit, and Dominique Rice will feature her paintings, sculpture, photography and orchids. Supplies from Green Barn Orchid Supply will be available for purchase. |
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December 19-20, 2009 - Holidays in Bloom at AOS
Robert Fuchs of RF Orchids in Homestead will be signing his book, Robert's Road, Dawn Vertrees will be selling orchid art and jewelry and Broward Orchid Supply will have supplies available for purchase. While you are there, come and observe orchid judging at 2PM. |
Bus Tours - All Aboard the AOS Orchid Express
Come join the fun as the AOS Hosts a series of orchid rambles to premier orchid destinations of the show season! Bus raffles! Snacks! Orchid fun! All buses depart from the AOS Headquarters at 8:30AM and return at 4:30PM. Please arrive by 8:15AM for check-in! Snacks are provided on the bus, lunch is on your own. Bring a box for your plants We'll 'pass the hat' for driver gratuity. Tickets for each ramble are $30 for AOS members, $35 for non-members. Participants will receive a coupon for free admission to the AOS Garden. Prepaid ticket reservations can be made with Susan Wayman at 561-404-2031.
Saturday January 30, 2010 - Tamiami Orchid Festival at the Sunshine Pavilion, Fair Expo Center, Miami, Florida. On board raffles and games! Lots of fun coming and going!
Saturday February 27, 2010 - Miami International Orchid Show at the Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center, Miami, Florida. Orchid Express participants will receive a $5.00 discount off admission to the show as well as vendor coupons!
Saturday May 15, 2010 - Redlands Orchid Festival at the Fruit and Spice Park, Homestead, Florida. Orchid Express participants will receive free admission to the show and a $5.00 coupon to use inside the show.
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Wine and Music in the Gardens
Mark your calendars for the third Thursday of each month, January - April, 2010
Plans are underway for our popular monthly Wine & Music in the garden series! These events will be held the third Thursday of each month January through April 2010, 5:30-7:30PM. Come enjoy the orchids in bloom, great music, wine tasting and appetizers and our botanical garden under the stars.
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Judging at the AOS Visitors Center and Botanical Garden
The West Palm Beach judging center holds its monthly meetings at the AOS Visitors Center and Botanical Garden. On the fourth Saturday of each month at 2 pm, the judges get together to evaluate the flowers brought in for their consideration. This is a wonderful opportunity for orchid lovers to observe the judging process
The Orchid Doctor is In,
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sundays
Having problems growing your orchids? Blooms fall off? Are your plants sick? You can find the answers to your questions by bringing the invalid plant to the AOS Visitor’s Center and talking with the "Orchid Doctor". Experts are on hand Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Saturdays, 1 – 4 pm and Sundays 1 – 4 pm.
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