Doors open at 10:30 a.m., presentation at 11 a.m.
While many collect and care for orchids because of their beautiful and exotic flowers, their intricate biology is sure to inspire another level of awe! From the way orchids have evolved to look and smell like insects in order to deceive them into being pollinated to how they rely on a symbiotic relationship with fungi to grow and reproduce—orchids are truly remarkable. For this installment of the Member Speaker Series, Garden scientist Nisa Karimi will introduce us to orchids’ incredible biology and share orchid research and conservation efforts currently underway by Garden staff across the globe.
Free for members | Registration required.
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The Member Speaker Series is proudly presented by Siteman Cancer Center based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.
View recordings of past Member Speaker Series programs here.
The Missouri Botanical Garden is committed to providing an inclusive environment by ensuring that the Garden and our events are accessible to everyone. For accessibility accommodations such as American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, assisted listening devices, braille or large print handouts, and audio description when applicable, please contact (314) 577-5100 or contact@mobot.org at least two weeks prior to the event (if possible). Manual wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and strollers are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center during normal Garden hours. Wheelchair rental is free. Learn more about accessibility at the Garden.