Members, Opi, Bonnie and Linda put these designs together the morning before the event. There were contributions containers from members Susan contributed buckets of plant materials. Enjoy the pictures of the members who were able to attend the luncheon.
This was quite the adventure for seven members of the club. It was a full day. First stop was to the Big Cypress National Preserve Welcome Center on Tamiami Trail. We were fortunate to have Ranger Lisa as our tour guide. After a brief film we stepped out on the boardwalk to witness alligators, manatee, fish and much native flora. We even saw a gulf fritillary caterpillar. Next stop was Turner River for more wildlife viewing. Our final stop with Ranger Liza was the Monroe station with its half mile boardwalk.
President Dale DeFeo installed the new officers at the luncheon. Our speaker was Tom Coffey from the Orchid Alliance Society of Naples. His inforation and the dozen or more plants that he brought were outstanding.
