Orchids Under the Buck Moon

A brief summer night’s walk, illuminated by July’s full(ish) moon and some fiery flying friends, transports us to the Orchid Range. From there: Panama? Nepal? Ghana? The incredible diversity of this global flower family is ours to explore, and their hidden evolutionary stories ours to read—if we know how. Are orchids’ unique, co-evolved entanglements with pollinator, fungus, and land responsible for their reputation as fragile and fickle plants? Or is this what simply what happens when any species is displaced from its native habitat?

Program Guidelines

Registration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, if applicable.

Programs at Duke Farms are held rain or shine, but in the event of severe weather, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations.

We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.

Accessibility

This class involves traveling more than 1 mile on paved (stroller- and wheelchair-accessible) surfaces, with participants moving for the entire duration. Most program routes can be adapted to accommodate mobility needs.

Duke Farms is committed to equitable nature access, and participants in our programs can expect or request* the following accommodations:

• Paved*, flat trails
• Instructors with voice amplifiers*
• Assistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs*
• American Sign Language Interpreters, with ten (10) days’ notice*
• KultureCity sensory bags
• We welcome working, trained service animals as described by the ADA

We may be able to provide additional, reasonable accommodations not listed here; please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.