Monthly Meetings
The Society meets at 7:30pm on the second Thursday of each month at the Safe Schools Institute located at 1790 NW Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33433.
All orchid lovers are welcome to attend our meetings, check out what is happening and meet our members. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary – just an appreciation of the fantastic variety of the world of orchids and a desire to learn more!
Next Meeting: Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 7:30
Program: Getting Your Orchid Ready for Judging / Paphiopedilums
Presenter: Christine Morales / Tomer Avivi
Christine Morales is an Associate Judge with the West Palm Beach Judging Center. A Miami native, she is a development consultant who enjoys travelling, yoga and the arts. She and her husband, Alex, love sharing their home with orchids, other flora and fauna including their dogs, cats, turtles as well as neighborhood songbirds. They enjoy exhibiting their orchids and have received 13 AOS awards between them.
Tomer has been growing orchids for about 4 1/2 years. He started after going through an 11 hour surgery to successfully remove a brain tumor. After recovering, gardening became his therapy. He focused on orchids that he inherited from friends who were snowbirds. He learned about the Boca Raton Orchid Society from Alan LaDuke. Joining BROS lead him to some raffle winners, orchid shows, and new orchid friends. He is now a Student Judge in the American Orchid Society Judging Program, on his way to becoming a full-fledged Judge.
Click on the Next Meeting Topic below for more details about this month’s meeting.
VIP TICKETS
When you purchase a VIP Ticket for the February 14th, 2026 Boca Raton Orchid Show , you get the privilege of entering the Show at 9 AM on Saturday, the first day of the show. The Show opens to the public at 10 AM. Since we sell only 50 VIP Tickets, you shop in uncrowded conditions when the vendors are fully stocked. Don’t miss this opportunity to possibly purchase the orchid of your dreams!
Discounted Presale General Admission tickets for entering the Show at or after 10 AM, at a cost of $3 pp, are available at Green Barn Orchid Supply, 5185 Conklin Dr, Delray Beach, FL 33484, or at a BROS meeting. Tickets bought at the Show for General Admission are $5 pp.
To purchase a VIP Ticket(s) scan the QR code or click the Button (pay with a card.)
Our mission is to promote the education, appreciation, and cultivation of orchids.
The goals of our society are:
To promote education on all aspects of orchid culture.
To support a scholarship at Florida Atlantic University.
To provide ongoing support for the American Orchid Society
To share our enjoyment of this most wonderful hobby.
Our Orchid Society
The Boca Raton Orchid Society began in 1989 with just 27 members. Since then, the Society has grown tremendously and now has a membership of more than 140 members. Our subtropical climate is perfect for growing an astounding variety of warm to intermediate temperature orchids in Palm Beach County. Each year our members enjoy several fun-filled orchid events, including an Awards meeting in December and the highlight event, our Annual Valentines Show & Sale scheduled for February 14 - 15, 2026.