Orchid Club -- October meeting (open to all)

Avid orchid collector Courtney Hackney, emeritus professor of biology and the former director of coastal biology at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, will discuss his book “American Cattleyas: Species and Outstanding Clones That Define American Hybridizing.”

The evening will include approximately 100 blooming plants of different varieties brought by members for judging and awards, opportunities to take orchids home, and light refreshments.

Guests are welcome to attend the monthly meetings with free admission or to join for $40 and receive club benefits that include free orchids several times a year. For more information, visit GulfCoastOrchids.org or text 239-269-6389.