Steve Pearson fell in love with flowering trees in the 1970s when he started visiting Fairchild Garden. He was then a founding member of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society and has served as its president on three different occasions. After he finished his career as an attorney, Steve worked as the director of UM’s Gifford Arboretum for seven years where he improved both the educational aspects and species diversity of the Arboretum. He loves the color and beauty of flowering trees, and he will present a program about the best species for our area, including many that deserve to be planted much more frequently.

At the end of his presentation, Steve will also lead a remembrance of Larry Schokman, who was a very important part of our Society before he died five years ago. Steve and Larry were close friends, and they worked closely together on many projects over decades, including the Royal Poinciana Fiesta. Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite recollections of Larry to the meeting to share as we remember Larry, who was also a founding member and past president of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society.

Where?

@: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156 (south/employee entrance)

The meeting begins at 7:30 pm, but you are welcome to arrive at 7 pm to settle in and socialize. Please bring in ANYTHING flowering you’d like to share for the bloom table and PLEASE bring any snacks/refreshments you’d like to share.

Special upcoming event: Oct 22, 2022- Join us for a Garden tour, potluck picnic, and plant auction @ White Fences Equestrian Center and Arboretum in Loxahatchee, FL