“Orchid Paradise“, the annual show of the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society, taks place January 25, 26 and 27, 2019, in the War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In addition to displays and vendors, there will be awards for the best orchid flowers at the show, including one for the “Best Hobbbyist’s Orchid Flower” and one for “Best Commercial Grover’s Orchid Flower”. Judging is by official American Orchid Society judges.

The Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society has joined Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s “Million Orchid Project” to help restore endangered native orchid species in Broward County.

The Kickoff Event is 1 p.m. January 23, 2019, at the War Memorial Auditorium. There will be education displays, a few small talks, and volunteers will install native orchids into the trees in front of the Auditorium.

(Image courtesy of Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society)