Join us for an enlightening evening with Dr. William Grant Morton, a renowned botanist and conservationist, as he shares his expertise in orchid conservation through innovative techniques like micropropagation and seed saving. With a Ph.D. in Botany and a deep passion for nature, Dr. Morton has dedicated his career to the study and preservation of rare and endangered orchids.

Before joining The Jewish Leadership Academy in Miami, Dr. Morton made groundbreaking contributions at the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Micropropagation and Conservation Seed Bank Laboratories, advancing vital conservation methods for these beautiful but threatened species.

During this special presentation, Dr. Morton will offer insights into these conservation techniques and discuss his ongoing efforts to protect orchid species for future generations. He has generously offered to donate baby Stanhopea orchids to our famous raffle! Don't miss out on the fun and education!

Join us for a special presentation by Tomas Bajza, an orchid lover and expert with an incredible passion for rare, miniature orchids. Originally from the Czech Republic, Tomas’ journey into the world of orchids began at a young age, but it wasn't until he moved to Florida that he was truly bitten by the "orchid bug." Over the years, his obsession has led him to collect hundreds of unique and hard-to-find micro and miniature orchid species, many of which are quite rare.

What started as a hobby has blossomed into a thriving business, as Tomas discovered a growing community of orchid growers eager to get their hands on these unusual and rare species. In his talk, Tomas will share his experiences, challenges, and successes in growing miniature orchids and cold-growing species in a hot environment—proving that no challenge is too big for a true orchid lover! He will also have mini orchids for sale and you can preorder them starting in March.