Orchids 101

Orchids 101

A photo of an older man with light skin and a gray beard. He is wearing a green t-shirt and standing in a greenhouse.
Trey Pyfer

Delicate and colorful, orchids are the stylish residents of many greenhouses and capture the eye of many garden-goers and nursery visitors. If you’ve ever wanted an orchid but have been intimidated by its care, this November Nature Series program is for you! Join the Friends of the Tanger Arboretum as we welcome speaker Trey Pyfer manager of Little Brook Orchids, for a fun and informative talk on orchids. Learn about basic care for a variety of orchids, as well as how to identify orchids, properly water them, and monitor their growth patterns.

Trey Pyfer is the manager of Little Brook Orchids, an eight-greenhouse orchid nursery and retail store in Lancaster, PA. For more than 21 years, Trey has responsibly supervised and cared for a large number of orchids, including “boarded” orchids and tropical plants kept for customers in the winter or non-blooming seasons. Little Brook Orchids has received over 35 national awards from the American Orchid Society, including having raised orchids recognized as ‘Best Plant in Show’ in several regional orchid shows.

HOW TO REGISTER
The event, “Orchids 101” will take place on Saturday, November 1 at 10am at LancasterHistory. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $10/Adults and $5/Children (17 & Under). Friends of the Tanger Arboretum members receive complimentary admission, but should still register for the program. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling (717) 392-4633. Advance tickets recommended as walk-in tickets are not guaranteed.

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

Membership gets you more! Membership to the Friends of the Tanger Arboretum not only supports the care and conservation of this local natural resource, but also gets you great benefits such as complimentary admission to Nature Series programs! Learn more about membership and sign up today here.

The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum is a member of the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admission Program. AHS Reciprocal Admission Program members may register for tickets in advance and must show a valid membership card upon checking in. AHS Members should contact Emily Miller, emily.miller@lancasterhistory.org, with any questions or to register for tickets in advance.


This event is hosted by the Friends of the Tanger Arboretum. The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum, a subsidiary organization of LancasterHistory, helps foster public interest in, and support for, the maintenance and development of the Tanger Arboretum as a community asset. To learn more about the Arboretum or to become a member, please visit the Arboretum’s webpage.

 


The 2025 Friends of the Tanger Arboretum Nature Series is sponsored by Ever Green Tree & Lawn Care! Thank you for your support!

In-Person Event Nature Series Program

November 1, 2025 LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave, Lancaster 10-11:30am $10/Adults | $5/Children (17 & Under) | FREE for Friends of the Tanger Arboretum Members