ORCHID STUDY GROUP PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2024
Please note that this is a provisional programme and subject to change. Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthen SA32 8QH. If you intend travelling any distance, please contact us in advance to confirm arrangements (01639 884787). Events, other than trips, unless stated otherwise, commence at 11.00 am.
Saturday, January 13th 2024 – Illustrated talk: The Basics of Orchid Taxonomy. Dr. Kevin L. Davies.
Saturday, February 10th 2024 – Illustrated talk: Currently Trending Orchid Species and Hybrids. Lynda Coles.
Saturday, March 9th 2024 – Talk and Demonstration: The Importance of Orchid Herbaria. Dr. Kevin L. Davies.
Saturday, April 20th 2024 – Illustrated talk: National Collections of Orchids and How to Set One Up. Trey Sanders.
Saturday, May 18th 2024 – Illustrated talk: The Ecology and Conservation of Orchids at Kenfig Nature Reserve. Chris Jones, Warden at Kenfig Nature Reserve.
June Field Trip – Date, time and venue to be confirmed nearer the time. See website www.orchidstudygroup.org.uk nearer the time for details. Non-members welcome.
Saturday, July 6th 2024 – Illustrated talk: Diminutive Vandas of the Former Genus Neofinetia and their Cultivation. Lynda Coles.
Saturday, August 10th 2024 – Illustrated talk: Success with Cattleyas and other Laeliinae. Dino Zelenika.
Saturday and Sunday September 7th – September 8th 2024 Welsh Orchid Festival.
Saturday, September 14th 2024 – Annual General Meeting.
Saturday, October 12th 2024 – Illustrated talk: Replication of Rain Forest Conditions for Orchid Cultivation. Trey Sanders.
Saturday, November 9th 2024 – Illustrated talk: Andean Gems: The Genus Masdevallia and its Cultivation. Dr. Roy Bailey-Wood.
Saturday, December 14th 2024 – OSG Christmas Dinner. Liz Hopkins to confirm, time, venue and other details nearer the date. No meeting. Meet at venue.