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RVCA Beautification

Beautification of Rio Vista

Continues in 2022

UPDATE

Rio Vista Civic Association

Native Orchid Project

by Lori Sterling, Vice President, RVCA

n case you missed the background story in previous issues,
our Rio Vista Orchid project was inspired by the Fairchild
IBotanic Garden Million Orchid Project. Rio Vista Civic
Association has committed to a three-year program to
repopulate our trees with native orchids that once thrived all
over South Florida. In addition to beautifying our streets, the
orchids support and attract birds, butterflies and bees. Unlike
non-native orchids, the native orchids will also self-populate.
Our first installation was July 16th and it was a huge success.
We had over 25 volunteers who learned how to attach
orchids to the trees and proceeded to attach 150 orchids that
same morning. We also had a group of volunteers form a
watering team which assured the orchids a healthy start.
And July was just the beginning. We will be installing about
180 more orchids this fall.
If you would like to volunteer to help install the orchids to the
trees or join the watering team please contact us. Can we
count you in? (Final 2022 installation date is 10/23)

Contact Lori Sterling via email at vp@riovistaonline.com or
call 954.830.7128.

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