Welcome to Eastern Iowa Orchid Society

 The Eastern Iowa Orchid Society (EIOS), formerly the Iowa City Orchid Society, is as our logo states “A small group of people with a big love of growing orchids”. Members come from all around eastern Iowa. 

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DUE TO THE CONTINUING COVID-19 VIRUS PANDEMIC, ALL IN PERSON CLUB ACTIVITIES ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD. 

WE ARE CURRENTLY HAVING VIRTUAL MEETINGS VIA ZOOM. Members receive invites on the club's email GOOGLE GROUP. 

Non-members interested may receive in invitation by sending a request to Andy Coghill-Behrends at  mistercoghill@gmail.com 

Normally, we meet the first Thursday of the month September through December and February through June at the Shueyville United Methodist Church, Shueyville, Iowa. This is halfway between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, The church is located 1 mile EAST of Exit 10 (Swisher-Shueyville) off interstate 380. Our meetings begin with a social time at 6:30 pm; followed by the official meeting and an educational program at 7:00 pm. Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in orchids! Our club displays orchids at regional orchid shows and participates in American Orchid Society orchid judging. Meetings include educational programs on beginning orchid growing, discussion about various types of orchids, and  orchid conservation.