Orchid Festival

October 10, 2009

Twenty percent of all identified plant species are in the orchid family, which produces some of the most beautiful flowers in the world. The vast majority of orchid species are found in the tropics.  However, there are many growing in Shangri La's Epiphyte House and a few that grow wild in our natural areas.

Because Lutcher Stark was so appreciative of orchids, Shangri La is hosting an Orchid Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2009. 

Enlisting the support of regional orchid societies, this festival highlights the beauty and variety of orchids, both native and non-native.

Shangri La’s exhibition greenhouses will be used to showcase orchids from all sources.  

October 10 10 a.m. - Growing Orchids in the Gulf Coast Area by Jim Butler, accredited judge with the American Orchid Society.  

October 10, 1 p.m. - Orchid Jewels of East Texas by authors Joe Liggio and Ann Orto Liggio. 

October 13 - October 17 held daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Guided tours of the Exhibition Greenhouses.
 
All events are free for Shangri La members and included in the general admission fee for non-members. 

Orchid Festival handbill.