Learn about the successful outcomes and future aspirations of the Longwood native orchid conservation program. Native Orchid Conservation Efforts at Longwood Gardens Thursday, April 20, 7 – 8:30 PM Peter Zale, Associate Director of Conservation, Plant Breeding, and Collections, Longwood Gardens Pennsylvania’s beautiful wild orchids require a specialized approach to conservation, and public gardens play a key role in supporting these efforts. In 2015, Longwood Gardens initiated a native orchid conservation program that focuses on …