Eastern Airlines Orchid Club was formed to foster good fellowship through the common love of orchids in all their forms and varieties. Decorate Your Life With Us! To Pause An Image, Hold Mouse Over Slide. Upcoming Meetings/Events Our Mission In 1963, the Eastern Airlines Orchid Club was formed to foster good fellowship through the common love of orchids in all their forms and varieties; to share both the knowledge and techniques of culture and the mystery and beauty of the plants and flowers. Educational Programs Community Service Learning Through Sharing Social Events Orchid Events Support American Orchid Society (AOS) Affiliate May Monthly Meeting Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:30 AM Due to the F.I.U. classroom damage, the room is not available for use. Instead, the club will meet in the Zoo Miami conference room. This is temporary until the university classroom is ready. June Monthly Meeting Friday, June 17, 2026 7:30 PM The club has monthly meetings at FIU South. Guest speakers provide educational experiences. Club members share their prize plants. There is a time to socialize and the meeting ends with a plant raffle. Visit EALOC On Facebook

This page is designed to allow the user to view photos of both the holiday party and picnic. EALOC Events Photo Review Check out the photos of our four annual events, the field trip, picnic, holiday party and picnic. We know how to party and it's a great time to be with friends and families. Click on the icon to see the photos.

This page is dedicated to providing interesting, informative and use website links for the orchid enthusiasts. This page will continue to add new links. Interesting, Informational and Useful Websites (Part 1) Below are website links that were selected for being interesting, informational and/or useful for orchid enthusiasts. Readers are encouraged to give feedback, as well as send additional website links to the webmaster. Please go to the "Feedback and About" webpage to offer feedback and other website links. The reader's input is the key to making this page helpful to everyone. Do you have an interesting website to share? Please e-mail the website address and it can be shared with everyone. E-Mail Link Link Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia This website offers an orchid species photographic encyclopedia, containing 17,556 species in 862 genera. This encyclopedia is updated often and encourages orchid enthusiasts to send in additional orchid information and photographs. The author encourages support for the website by sending a $10.00 a year subscription. The money goes directly to providing additional reference materials and no funds are used for personal reasons. What's Your Birth Orchid? This website identifies an orchid for each birth month. Just click on the birth month link and the reader will to be able to read a brief description of the birth orchid, as well as the meaning of the flower. What personal characteristics does your orchid denote? Link Orchids on Trees Photographs This link offers outstanding, quality photographs of orchids in trees. All orchids are identified. This is a site for purely enjoyment and appreciation for the plants that grow in nature. Enjoy!!! Link Homemade Orchid Fertilizer This is an interesting article. It describes common ingredients found in the home that are sources of nutrition for orchids. Even if the user doesn't choose to try the recipes, useful and interesting facts are discussed that pertain to maintaining the health of one's plants. Link Rare Unusual Orchids The contents of this website is to exhibit photographs of some of the most extraordinary rare orchids. The photography is excellent. These pictures are gleamed from various different websites. Among the photo collection, but sure to check out the White Egret Orchid, the Naked Fairy Orchid and even an Angry Orchid!!! Link Wild Tropical, Rare, and Some Hybrid Orchids Galleries This link takes the reader to Pieter C. Brouwer's gallery of photographs of wild, rare and hybrid orchids. Many orchids are galleries, whereby, the user only has to click on a gallery to view a multitude of related orchids. All photographs are superior in quality. Enjoy!!! Interesting Websites, (Part 2)

This page describes the yearly events including: annual auction, annual field trip, Zoo Miami Orchid Crew and holiday party. Club Events Throughout the year, EALOC participates in community and social events. These events include the annual orchid auction, field trip, picnic and holiday party, as well as the weekly maintence of Zoo Miami's orchid collection. Annual Auction November The club holds an annual auction at FIU in November which is the club's only fundraiser. Members help by posting flyers, handing them out to others, passing the word and inviting people to the auction. Donated plants, pots, baskets, hangers, potting materials, tools and other items are included in the auction. Many generous donations come from local growers. (See "Friends of Eastern Airlines Orchid Club" webpage.) Volunteers help with set-up, clean up and plant pickup. Annual Field Trips Scheduled in Spring The club has field trips to various professional growers and members who hold open houses. These are always special times of fun and learning to see how others grow orchids. Zoo Miami Orchid Crew Thursdays and Scheduled Saturdays A select few of the EALOC members are also Zoological Society of Florida (ZSF) volunteers who meet every Thursday morning to maintain the Zoo Miami orchid collection. There are approximately 1,000 plants located throughout the Zoo grounds. These plants come from donations, as well as confiscations by the United States Customs. Throughout the year, based upon need, the ZSF volunteers and additional EALOC members join together on Saturday mornings to work on projects. They may be fertilizing, planting, or working on the irrigation systems. The Zoo recognizes EALOC as an asset to the beautification of its botanical gardens. Proudly, whenever a patron enjoys an orchid in a tree, it's all attributed to EALOC. A bronze plaque is displayed on Zoo grounds, acknowledging EALOC's efforts to enhance the Zoo's landscape. Holiday Party December Each year, the club sets aside the December monthly meeting for a club's celebration of the holidays. Featured is a delicious covered dish feast where members bring in a gourmet side dish and the club provides the ham, turkey, beverages, appetizers and desserts. This is the only month of the year the club meets on the second Friday, instead of the usual third Friday. Each member receives an annual holiday gift plant. There is a centerpiece competition where members who wish to participate make a holiday table centerpiece to decorate the table. The centerpieces are judged and prizes are awarded. It's a nice way to end the year! Annual Picnic May Each year, the club sets aside May's monthly meeting for a club's annual members' picnic. The club provides the main course and members are asked to bring side dishes. Members are free, but a fee is charged for guests. This is yet another opportunity for members to socialize, as well as enjoy a day's outing. Of course, there's the opportunity to win orchids and orchid-related supplies just by playing Bingo!!! Kampong Krew Scheduled On Needs Basis One of our newest community involvement projects is volunteering for The Kampong. The Kampong is the historic residence and garden of Dr. David G. Fairchild, best known as the "Christopher Columbus of the Plant World" A small crew mount and maintain the Kampong's orchid collection. They are not regularly scheduled. Depending upon the need of the garden's director, the crew schedules themselves, usually around six times a year. .

This page displays pictures of the May picnic, including plants and participants. Pan American Orchid Society Visit In lieu of the regular general meetings, the annual picnic is held. Here is an opportunity for club members, families and friends to just have a good time, enjoy one another, as well as commune with nature. April 2026 Return to Events Photo Review

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This page is a compilation of the monthly newsletter that has been published since 2011. The viewer can review any monthly newsletter that is desired. Newsletters 2024 - 2026 The club appreciates your interest! To view past newsletters, click on the year and month. For a free online newsletter subscription, please click at the bottom of this page to send the e-mail address. 2024 Click on the Desired Monthly Edition February January March April May June July August September October November December 2025 Click on the Desired Monthly Edition January February March April May June July August September October November December 2026 Click on the Desired Monthly Edition April March February January May June July August September October November December Free Newsletter Subscription Subscribe Your e-mail address was sent successfully! Archived Newsletters

This page is dedicated to providing interesting, informative and use website links for the orchid enthusiasts. This page will continue to add new links. Interesting, Informational and Useful Websites (Part 5) Below are website links that were selected for being interesting, informational and/or useful for orchid enthusiasts. Readers are encouraged to give feedback, as well as send additional website links to the webmaster. Please go to the "Feedback and About" webpage to offer feedback and other website links. The reader's input is the key to making this page helpful to everyone. Link OrchidWire "Directory - Connecting a World of Orchids", is an amazing site. Here is a vast resource of information, including 712 organizations, 898 vendors and 412 other types of sources. Check out the following areas: Art, Events, Software, Culture, Labs, Photography, Blogs, Forums, Periodicals, Supplies, Books, Gardens, Personal and Travel. Link Forty of the World's Weirdest Flowers In the world of floristry beauty is an everyday thing, but as with most things in life, beauty is often in the eye of the beholder. The author of this website scoured the globe to find the weirdest flowers in the world. So, get ready to check out 40 flowers that are stranger than fiction. Link Orchid Pests and Diseases Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention This link connects to a document written by Sue Bottom at sbottom15@bellsouth.net . This is well written with excellent photographs. It covers identification and treatment of orchid pests, common orchid diseases, leaf spots (foliar and petal blights), viruses, as well as other types of damage (edema). This is a "must have" for orchid enthusiasts! Link Top 10 Rarest Orchids in the World This link shows incredibly sharp, large photos of 10 species that are critically endangered and can be rarely seen in nature. These special species are mesmerizing, coming in many variations, colors and fragrances. Link Orchid Growing for Beginners: The Definitive Guide If you want to learn how to grow the most beautiful orchids possible, but aren’t even sure of where to start, then this is the guide for you. As well as a thorough look at the basics, you'l be introduced to the best resources on the web and towards the end of the guide some advanced topics will be covered. Interesting Websites, (Part 1) Interesting Websites, (Part 6

This page allows for online new members to join. EALOC Membership Application The club is a friendly, warm group of enthusiasts. You don't have to be an expert and everyone is so very welcome to be a part of the club. It's easy to join and it can be done using this page. Just download and complete the form below. You may e-mail the form, as well as pay online. That's all there is to it !!! Directions : Click on the PDF file. . The document will automatically be ready saving to the user's computer. NOTE : New Dues Increase ... $25.00 (Include $2.00 Payment Fee) Save, print and co mplete the application. Then, e-mail the form to the website publisher. When sending the application, type in the subject box the following information: "EALOC APPLICATION" Send application to ealoclub@gmail.com . Pay dues via PayPal or Credit Card. It's quick and easy!!! Click on "Remit Dues" button below. Choose payment method, "PayPal" or "Credit Card". "Welcome to EALOC !!!"

This page is a compilation of the monthly newsletter that has been published since 2011. The viewer can review any monthly newsletter that is desired. Newsletters 2015 - 2017 The club appreciates your interest! To view past newsletters, click on the year and month. For a free online newsletter subscription, please click at the bottom of this page to send the e-mail address. 2015 Click on the Desired Monthly Edition February January March April May June July August September October November December 2016 Click on the Desired Monthly Edition January February April March May June July August September October November December 2017 Click on the Desired Monthly Edition April March February January May June July August September October November December Free Newsletter Subscription Subscribe Your e-mail address was sent successfully! Archived Newsletters

Fairchild Tropical Botanic's mission is to create the largest collection oF orchids in the Western Hemishhere. This slideshow describes the project, as well as shows photographs of orchids mounted according to specific garden locales. FTBG "National Orchid Garden" - Part 3 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden initiated its newest conservation project, officially started on March 8 - 10, 2019, as part of its "International Orchid Festival" event. FTBG's goal is to become known as "The National Orchid Garden" whereby it will exhibit the largest orchid collection in the Western Hemisphere. Hundreds of thousands, if not a million, orchids will be placed throughout the garden. 90% of these orchids will be permanently mounted. A slideshow show was created to both describe the entire project and show photographs of orchids that have already been placed in the garden. This slideshow comes in three(3) parts, located on three(3) separate website pages. ***Please note that FTBG is not renaming the garden. Instead, it wants to be recognized as a national garden for orchids. 63 64 88 63 1/26 Return to Slideshow Introuction Click on "Left and Right" Arrows On Slides to Navigate Through Frames. Red Circles on Maps Denote Locales of Garden

Fairchild Tropical Fairchild Tropical Botanic's mission is to create the largest orchid collection in the Western Hemisphere. Thiis slideshow describes the project, as well as shows photographs of orchids mounted according specific garden locales. FTBG "National Orchid Garden" - Introduction Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden initiated its newest conservation project, officially started on March 8 - 10, 2019, as part of its "International Orchid Festival" event. FTBG's goal is to become known as "The National Orchid Garden" whereby it will exhibit the largest orchid collection in the Western Hemisphere. Hundreds of thousands, if not a million, orchids will be placed throughout the garden. 90% of these orchids will be permanently mounted. A slideshow show was created to both describe the entire project and show photographs of orchids that have already been placed in the garden. This slideshow comes in three(3) parts, located on three(3) separate website pages. ***Please note that FTBG is not renaming the garden. Instead, it wants to be recognized as a national garden for orchids. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Click on Picture or Number