Perú is considered one of the most biodiverse countries and harbors approximately 10% of the world’s orchid species. César Ushima will be reviewing some of the most important and lesser known native orchids from Perú. He was born and raised in Perú and has been growing orchids since an early age. He worked in the Peruvian National Park Administration, where he had the opportunity to see orchids in their natural habitat. César is currently an Associate Orchid Judge for the American Orchid Society (AOS). Join us as we learn more about these Peruvian beauties! We will have our usual member table judging and raffle.

Orchids 101 will begin at 2pm in the greenhouse with Lorna leading the discussion “Bugged by Bugs?” If it’s too hot in the greenhouse, meet us in the classroom. We’ll find a corner to talk!

This month, our own David Gould will show some of the photographs he has taken as the photographer for the Dallas
Judging Center. On judging days, he has been responsible for capturing all the awarded orchids at their very best. His work is shown in our newsletters on the Judging Center awards page and also in the AOS Orchids magazine. David’s presentation will include some of the more rare and unusual orchids that he has had the pleasure to photograph, as well as many of the old favorites. We will also have our table judging for members and the raffle for everyone. Join us!

We will have Orchids 101 at 2pm in the greenhouse before the start of our meeting. Charlie will have a Q&A session so bring your questions!