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When: Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: Visitor Center Ballroom

The Restoration of Cyrtopodium punctatum at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

Presented by: Dennis J Giardina, Everglades Region Biologist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Mr. Giardina’s career has focused on endangered species recovery and exotic species control for over 20 years and will present an informative lecture on the restoration of the cigar orchid, Cyrtopodium punctatum within Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. 

Admission: Free for Fairchild Members and children 5 and under.

Non-members: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up and $12 for children 6-17. 

Eco-discount: If you walk, ride your bike or take public transportation to Fairchild, receive $5 off admission for adults and $2 off admission for children. Members, remember to bring your Rewards Card to earn your gift passes! 

Military Discount: We are pleased to offer active military personnel free admission. In addition, admission for spouses is $20 and children $10. Please present Military IDs.