Meet the brains behind the beauty of our Orchid House restoration and delve deeper into our orchid collection, research, and conservation.
Meet the Curator
Location: Orchid House
February 26 & 27: 10:00 am–12:00 pm, 1:00–3:00 pm, 4:00–5:00 pm
Orchid Collection Curator Greg Griffis will be on hand to answer your questions about our new Orchid House and our expansive orchid collection.
Behind the Beauty: Orchid House Preservation and Restoration
Location: Ballroom
February 26: 11:00 am
Hear from principals at Milner Architects and learn about the meticulous restoration process behind the new Orchid House.
Behind the Beauty: Orchid Conservation Programs with Impact
Location: Ballroom
February 26: 1:00 pm
Director of Research and Conservation Kate Santos discusses our multi-faceted Orchid Conservation Program; and Associate Director of Conservation, Plant Breeding and Collections Peter Zale shares the local to global impacts of Longwood’s research program.
Behind the Beauty: Curating Our Orchid Collection
Location: Ballroom
February 26: 3:00 pm
Director of Research and Conservation Kate Santos discusses our multi-faceted Orchid Conservation Program; and Senior Horticulturist Greg Griffis shares the highlights of our orchid collection, from interesting new plants and breeding efforts to key pieces of the collection.
Meet the Researchers
Location: Main Conservatory
February 26 & 27: 10:00–11:00 am, 12:00–1:00 pm, 2:00–3:00 pm, 4:00–5:00 pm
Join Research Specialist Ashley Clayton and Associate Director of Conservation, Plant Breeding and Collections Peter Zale for an up-close look at the materials needed and process behind using orchid mycorrhizal fungi to improve terrestrial orchid propagation and production.