Join us for a virtual talk about the fascinating world of orchids. Brandon Tam will guide us through their unique plant structure, diverse habitats, adaptations for survival, and cultural significance around the world. By the end of this talk, you will be introduced to a variety of orchids and leave with ideas on how to connect the content to your curriculum.
This talk aligns with our Learning Resource, Plant Needs.
Talk Schedule
6:00-6:05 p.m.| Program begins
6:05-6:35 p.m. | Talk by Brandon Tam
6:35-6:45 p.m. | Classroom connections with Education staff
6:45-6:55 p.m. | Q&A
6:55-7:00 p.m. | Wrap Up
If you have any accessibility needs, please email learning coordinator Kristin Brisbois at kbrisbois@huntington.org.
Brandon Tam's Bio
As the Associate Curator of the Orchid Collection, Brandon Tam curates one of the largest and most diverse orchid species collections in the world, comprising over 1,500 unique species and 3,600 different varieties across 280 orchid genera. Brandon first joined the collection as the Orchid Specialist at The Huntington at age 16 while simultaneously earning his bachelor's degree in plant science from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
This program is for K–12 educators. Advance registration is required.
Please note this program will be recorded. By attending this program, you authorize the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens to use your photographs, video footage, audio files, and artwork taken for the purpose of this program with the Huntington, for institutional publicity purposes, at The Huntington’s discretion. Usage of said image capture, audio files, and artwork from this program may include, but is not limited to, reproduction on The Huntington’s website; publication in the newsletter, posters, and other institutional material; on social media applications (such as The Huntington's YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram accounts, the institutional blog, and audio tours); and distribution to the press for promotion of future events. You release The Huntington from any liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right you may have in connection with such use.