Next Meeting;
SVBS Monthly Meeting
Norman Murray Community & Senior Center
Thursday March 5th 2026 7:00 pm​​
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FEATURED THIS MONTH
“Northern Ecuador Bromeliad Habitats”
This month one of our favorite speakers, Scott Sandel from San Diego, will present one of his many bromeliad adventures. He sent the following presentation synopsis: “In January 2024, Scott and husband Jim spent two weeks in Ecuador. It was only the second time they visited the small bio-diverse country. Half of
the trip was in a mid to lower cloud forest, and the second half was in the lowlands at a property on the famous Napo River. The cloud forest is never a disappointing location to visit for bromeliad and orchid enthusiasts, as the range of bromeliad diversity is astounding, and there are plants seen there that are
not in cultivation. For the second part of the trip, Scott and Jim traveled down the Napo River and into an estuary with giant river otters in the lagoon and narrow openings in the wetland to investigate by canoe protected areas surrounded by tall trees and semi-submerged matts of vegetation.”
Please join us for this informative meeting and enjoy all of our other bromeliad activities such as show and tell, raffle, silent auction of unusual plants, and great refreshments.
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SVBS is an educational organization in Mission Viejo, California, that promotes the study and cultivation of bromeliads and fellowship among those who do the same hobby.
About Us
OUR MISSION
The Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society is an educational organization promoting the study and cultivation of bromeliads and fellowship among those who do the same hobby.
MEETING TIME/PLACE
The Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Norman Murray Community & Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
VISITORS ARE WELCOME
Come to the meeting, sign in, tell us how you found out about us and you will receive a free raffle ticket!
PLANT AUCTION
If members have an especially interesting plant to share they often donate an offset to our SILENT AUCTION or RAFFLE TABLE. We often have special plants for you to bid. From common and small to rare and large plants. The funds raised help to offset the meeting costs and club activities.
REFRESHMENTS
We have an assortmant of delicious refreshments and special treats to enhance a great evening!
SUPPLIES
Buy items needed to help your plants look their best and thrive! We have pots, tags, and other special items you need.
MEMBERSHIP
SVBS is an educational organization promoting the study and cultivation of Bromeliads. Meetings include an educational talk, a plant raffle table, a silent auction, refreshments, a lending library, supplies for purchase, shared information, and event information. Dues are $15.00 (per single person or family per year) with email newsletter and $20 with USPS newsletter. Please see our membership chairperson at our next meeting for further details and to get a free copy of Pup Talk our highly informative newsletter.
LIBRARY
Want to learn even more? Here is your chance. Check out a book in this well-established library.
INFORMATION
Information is shared before the meeting and during the 15 minute food break, and after the meeting with many levels of bromeliad enthusiasts discussing and sharing their experience and knowledge.
ONLINE RESOURCES
BSI Affiliate website , Instagram, Facebook
Contact Us
SVBS meets at the
Norman Murray Community & Senior Center
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Email Contact -- saddlebackvalleybrom@gmail.com
