Paphiopedilum courtesy of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina
March 18, 2012.
This year the show’s focus is on the plant explorers who were struck with “orchidelirium” and who risked their lives to collect new species of orchids. Visitors to the Orchid Conservatory will be transported back to the orchid hunting grounds of the 1800s and have the opportunity to learn how plant explorers traveled and worked. Tents, canoes and expedition supplies will be on display.
Classes, a field trip and an orchid show will be held in conjunction with this special event. Here is what’s coming up:
- North Carolina Piedmont Orchid Society Show & Sale – February 24-26, 2012
- An Evening of Orchids – Friday, February 24, 2012. Tickets to this fundraising event are $55 and $85. Call for details. (704) 829-1252
- Orchid Conservatory Tour – Saturday, February 25, 2012;
Noon – 1 PM. Free. Check-in at admissions desk. - Field Trip to Carolina Orchids – Saturday, March 3, 2012;
10 AM – 3 PM. View Details/Register - Orchid Conservatory Tour – Saturday, March 17, 2012;
Noon – 1 PM. Free. Check-in at admissions desk.
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