Members of the Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance will offer a free orchid tree-mounting class from 9 to 11 a.m., August 19, at the Happehatchee Center, in Estero. Attendees will learn how to incorporate these beautiful flowers into their tropical environment.

Members of the Alliance will donate flowers and provide instruction for growing orchids on trees. Participants can find out more about the alliance and other activities that are conducted at the center.

Location: 8791 Corkscrew Rd. For more information, call 239-992-5455 or visit Happehatchee.org or GulfCoastOrchidAlliance.com.