American Orchid Society Visitors Center & Botanical Garden: 16700 AOS Ln., Delray Beach. General admission: $10, free for kids 12 and under. Admission for special events as noted. 561-404-2031 or www.aos.org.

• The Catasetum Alliance

Forgotten Orchids: Marc Burchette, board member of the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society, talks about the diversity found within this species, which is native to the New World tropics; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday; $30, $20 members.

• Father's Day: Dads, grandfathers and great-grandfathers admitted free on June 21.

• Wine and Jazz in the Garden: Features orchids in bloom, wine-tasting event by Southern Wine and Spirits, appetizers and live jazz 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Stroll through the gardens and greenhouse as the sun sets; $25, $20 members.

Artistes en Herbe: Opening reception for an exhibit showcasing paintings and drawings created by 21 young artists in the S.L.S. Arts Academy; 6 p.m. Sunday; Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. 305-673-7256 or www.mbgarden.org.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. General admission is $20, $15 seniors 65 and up, $10 kids 6-17, free for members and kids 5 and under. Admission for special events as noted. For directions, call 305-667-1651, ext. 3388, or www.fairchildgarden.org. Call clubs for information on garden clubs.

• Bamboo Show and Sale: Showcases tropical bamboo from around the world. Held in the Garden House; $5 off admission for adults, $2 kids with coupons available at www.fairchildgarden.org; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday.

• Coalition for Orchid Species: George Carr Jr., American Orchid Society judge and AOS taxonomic authority on Catasetinae, speaks on the genus Cycnoches (swan orchid); 7:30-9:30 p.m. Monday; free.

• Taste of Asia Tea at Fairchild: Last tea of the season. Menu includes scones, tea sandwiches and petit fours; 3-5 p.m. Sunday; $37; $27 members; $17 for kids 12 and under. 305-663-8091.

Redland Summer Fruit Festival: Showcases local agriculture and tropical fruits plus local wines, foods and rare-fruit samplings; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and June 21; Redland Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Redland; $6, free for kids 10 and under. 305-247-5727 or miamidade.gov/parks/.

Secret Woods Nature Center Walk: A park guide leads hike along New River Trail to learn about local flora and fauna; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday; 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach; $3. 954-791-1030.

MEETINGS & CLASSES

Bromeliad Society of Broward County: Monthly meeting features Dennis Giardina of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission speaking about his trip to Guatemala to search for parasites of the Mexican bromeliad weevil; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday; Jim Ward Community Center, 301 NW 46th Ave., Plantation; free. 954-927-0015 or www.bromeliadsocietybc.com.

House Ground Restoration: Volunteer to restore historic Doc Thomas house grounds, remove exotics, plant trees and mulch new plantings; 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday; 5530 Sunset Dr., South Miami. 305-667-7337 or volunteer@tropicalaudubon.org.

Lychee and Longan Workshop: Learn about these Chinese fruits, their ancient cultivation and modern mania from Chris Rollins. Includes tips on growing; 1-3 p.m. Saturday; Redland Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Redland; $25. 305-247-5727 or miami

dade.gov/parks/.

Pan American Orchid Society Meeting: George F. Carr Jr., judge for the American Orchid Society, speaks on Cycnoches. Raffle, auction and refreshments; 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday; Christ The King Lutheran Church, 11295 SW 57th Ave., Pinecrest; free. 305-226-2236.

South Florida Orchid Society Meeting: Harold Koopowitz of the University of California speaks on the new mini Paphiopedilums; 8 p.m. Wednesday; Fire Fighters Memorial Building, 8000 NW 21st St., Miami; free. 305-255-3656.

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