Orchid Symposium

Saturday, March 29 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$95 | 10% less for members
Conifer Room (Visitor Center) 

Orchid enthusiasts of all levels are invited to Powell Gardens’ fourth annual Orchid Symposium. Event highlights include a variety of presentations on orchids with a hands-on demonstration. Attendees will receive lunch and non-alcoholic beverages. 

David Bird with Bird’s Botanicals will have rare orchids and tropical plants for sale for Orchid Symposium attendees.

Schedule of Events

10 a.m. | The Medicinal Properties of Orchids by Michael Rafferty

11 a.m. | History of Orchidelirium by Caitlin Eckard, Assistant Director, Visitor Engagement

11:30 a.m. | Self-guided tour of Orchid Delirium exhibit

Noon | Lunch

1 p.m. | Orchid Mounting Workshop with David Bird

2 p.m. | Butterfly Orchids Brent, Lead Horticulturist