Exciting news! AARP VI is honored by the St. Croix Orchid Society as we celebrate the beautifully renovated Orchid House at the St. George Village Botanical Garden!

In 2022, AARP VI proudly awarded a Community Challenge grant to the St. Croix Orchid Society, Inc., an exciting step toward revitalizing the historic Orchid House at the St. George Village Botanical Garden, which had suffered damage from Hurricane Maria. The dedicated repairs included replacing the ridgepole and rafters, adding new shade cloth, updating the grillwork, and enhancing the irrigation system. After three years of hard work and determination, the Orchid House has been beautifully restored and now shines as a key attraction in the garden.

Additionally, AARP VI supported the St. Croix Orchid Society with extra funds to create a stunning and serene seating area in the new Orchid Garden, situated within the enchanting ruins of the historic sugar factory. It’s genuinely heartwarming to see such efforts bring life back to our community spaces.

The St. Croix Orchid Society proudly presented AARP VI with a beautiful plaque on the Orchid House. AARP VI State Director, Troy De Chabert-Schuster, accepted this wonderful honor and shared heartfelt memories of his mother’s passion for orchids. He emphasized the significance of the completed Orchid House for the botanical garden and the St. Croix community, celebrating a truly meaningful milestone together!