Springtime in Cayman signals the breathtaking experience of the annual Orchid Show, held this Saturday and Sunday at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, located off Frank Sound Road.
Sponsored jointly by the Cayman Islands Orchid Society and the Botanic Park, the show includes educational exhibitions, colourful displays, and a chance to purchase some of the most beautiful and rare flowers in the world.
The event has also become an occasion for educating gardeners on the techniques of growing orchids.
All proceeds from the Show are used for orchid conservation efforts to protect Cayman’s native orchids.
The event is free to attend, however normal park admission rates apply, which are $8 for adults, children under 12 free.
EVENT SCHEDULE
(10 and 11 March)
8.30am – Show and orchid plant sale open to the public. Orchid exhibits inside Visitors’ Centre Lobby. Orchid plant sale under tent opposite front of Visitors’ Centre.
10.30am – Orchid potting and culture demonstration by Kirkland Nixon and Dr. Sekhar under the tent on the Visitors’ Centre patio.
11.30am (Saturday only) – Orchids native to the Cayman Islands, a slide presentation by Frank Roulstone on the second floor classroom in the Visitors’ Centre.
11am to 2pm – Local food from Zelmalee Ebanks and Marsha of North Side
1.30pm – Orchid potting and culture demonstration
by Kirkland Nixon and Dr. Sekhar, under the tent on Visitors’ Centre patio.
2.30pm – What is an orchid and how do I grow them? A slide presentation by Kirkland Nixon and Dr. Sekhar, in the second floor Classroom in Visitors’ Centre.
5.30pm – Show closes.
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