GCOA MONTHLY MEETINGS & PROGRAMS
Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance’s Monthly Programs combine expert speakers with hands-on learning to help members and guests grow healthier, more beautiful orchids. Hear from renowned growers, explore the latest techniques in orchid care and hybridizing, and enjoy interactive demonstrations on potting, mounting, propagation, and more. We also celebrate with our Annual Holiday Party in December, complete with a gift orchid for every member, and our always-popular Bingo for Orchids during the summer. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned grower, our welcoming meetings are the perfect place to learn, ask questions, share your orchids, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Join us from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Naples Conference Center, 1455 Pine Ridge Road. Guests are welcome to attend for free. Members are encouraged to bring light refreshments to be shared.
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July 23 – Orchid Bingo
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August 20 – Thanh Nguyen from Springwater Orchids
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September 17 – Orchid Auction
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October 15 – Catasetums expert Mark Margolis
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November 19 – Program TBA
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December 17 – Holiday Potluck
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Naples Conference Center, 1455 Pine Ridge Rd.
Yes, you’ll find bargains. But even more important – you’ll have the opportunity to own orchids that are no longer available for sale!
Club members donate plants and cuttings from their own collections, giving buyers the rare chance to take home something very special.
Each September, we enjoy a lively evening that benefits our education programs.
