Goudaea ospinae gruberi ‘Streaker’
Next Meeting;
SVBS Monthly Meeting
Norman Murray Community & Senior Center
Thursday September 5th 2024 7:00 pm
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FEATURED THIS MONTH
"Highlights of the World Bromeliad Conference, 2024”
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The Bromeliad Society International (BSI) held its world
conference in West Palm Beach Florida last May. Several of our members attended this exciting conference. Cristy Brenner will share her slides showing the varied activities that were available. In addition to a judged bromeliad show and huge plant sale, there was a tour to Grant’s Farm Nursery and the owner’s private home and garden. The seminars were exceptional, with speakers from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Brazil, as well as our own favorites of Dennis Cathcart and Terrie Bert. A highlight was the presentation by Dr. Hiroyuki Takizawa on his amazing Tillandsia hybridizing program. Cristy will share some slides of these very interesting presentations. If you have never attended
a World Bromeliad Conference because it was too far away, get ready for 2026, when it will be hosted locally by our Society in Costa Mesa.
Please join us for this informative presentation and enjoy all of our other bromeliad activities such as show and tell, plant 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
Refreshments are back!
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
