
Meetings
Meetings take place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on the Fourth Monday of every month
Meetings generally take place in classroom Corbin A at Fairchild Garden unless otherwise noted. Refreshments and Raffle table are usually set up by 7:15pm and speakers begin presentations at 7:30pm.
During each meeting, there is a speaker on a pre-announced topic related to growing plants. Speakers are often well-known members of the exotic plant community including growers, horticulturalists, botanists, and collectors. Members are able to sell plants during the meeting at the designated Members’ sales tables. Additionally, members may bring in snacks, drinks, and plants for the Raffle table.
Meetings are free to attend, but the society relies entirely on the support of our paying members to sustain our mission and activities. None of this would be possible without their generosity and commitment. By becoming a member, you help ensure that we can continue offering these opportunities and resources to everyone. Join us today.
Next meeting: July 28, 2025
Speaker: Chip Jones
Topic: “Bromeliad Breeders from the World Bromeliad Conference 2024”
The World Bromeliad Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida featured speakers and work spanning 6 continents. Interviews done during the conference explain the past and present of the bromeliads we see and the future of bromeliads to come.
Photograph used with permission from PlantPop 2024 film: Chip Jones: Landscaper and Nursery Owner by filmmaker Jacopo Fantastichini.
Please note this meeting will be held in the Garden House.
Previous meeting: “Curating the Plants of Fairchild“
Speaker: Brett Jestrow, PhD
Dr. Brett Jestrow, a passionate plant expert, is the Curator of Tropical Flora at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. With an extensive background in plant science, Dr. Jestrow leads the garden's curation and conservation efforts, focusing on diverse plant collections and dynamic exhibits. His work ensures the preservation of plant diversity, integrating cutting-edge research with stunning public displays. During his talk, Dr. Jestrow will share exciting updates on new plant exhibits at Fairchild and offer insights into his approach to curating one of the world's premier botanical gardens. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the leading minds in the field of tropical horticulture!
June 23, 2025
Past meetings
2024