Seating is limited so be sure to register as soon as possible. Call (305) 256-0483 to make your reservation!
The party begins at 7:00 P.M. on December 20th (our regular meeting night).
Members are asked to make a donation of either a new toy or canned food item. We will collect these items at our Holiday Party and distribute them to the less fortunate in our community.
Greg Hamra
Greg Hamra, founder of The Hamra Group, is a ‘climate solutionist’ whose mission is to enable society to mitigate the impacts of climate change. To fulfill his mission, he focuses on education and advocacy.
Greg’s passion is education, primarily focusing on educating academia, business leaders, and policy-makers. He teaches climate literacy, corporate sustainability, and LEED green building on behalf of the US Green Building Council and at the University of Miami’s School of Architecture. A frequent lecturer at universities, professional organizations and industry trade shows, Greg delves into a myriad of topics at the nexus of energy, environment and society.
Greg is very active in climate advocacy, on the local and national stage. As the leader of the Miami Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Greg is committed to bridging the partisan divide on climate while promoting a solution to the climate crisis that has the endorsement of leading economists, top scientists, and most respected thought-leaders in the energy and climate policy space.
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Greg Hamra will give a basic discussion of Climate 101 to help us understand effects Climate Change & Sea Level Rise is having on the world population, with a specific emphasis on those of us who live & grow orchids in South Florida. The increasing temperature index & changes in weather patterns will affect decisions that growers will need to make in the near future
Seating is limited so be sure to register as soon as possible. Call (305) 256-0483 to make your reservation!
The party begins at 7:00 P.M. on December 20th (our regular meeting night).
The restaurant can only accommodate a party of 40 so be sure to book early!
Please call (305) 256-0483 to make your reservation!
Friday:
Saturday:
Pinecrest Gardens is closed until further notice because of the cleanup they have to do from Hurricane Irma.
Our Miami International Orchid Show is still on.
The Watsco Center is fully operational.
We look forward to seeing everybody this October 13th through the 15th.
Axel Cahiz
Axel Cahiz is the co-founder of Amazonia Orchids, a Homestead Orchid Nursery located at 17899 SW. 280th Street, Homestead, 33013, specializing in fragrant Cattleya orchids.
After studying at Clemson University, Axel dedicated his efforts to the hybridizing and propagation of cattleyas in his business.
In addition to cultivating his award winning cattleyas, Axel operates his own hybridizing laboratory where he does seed flasking and tissue culture.
Amazonia Orchids produces and cultivates most of its own orchid inventory in its 22,500 sq. ft. growing facilities.
Among the numerous national and international awards from major orchid shows, Axel won the Reserve Grand Champion Award at the 19th World Orchid Conference held in Miami in 2008.
Bill will have plants for sale as well as also providing plants for our raffles.
Remember, guests are always welcome at our meetings!
This month we celebrate the achievements in orchid growing of our members
during the past year and install our new directors and board for the coming year.
Erna Maxwell, our judging chair, will also be giving a presentation on the proper way to groom our plants for presentation.
Those little things like properly staking and cleaning debris from your plants can make your prized orchid stand out from the crowd.
We can all learn a trick or two here.