

EIOS members Nile and Lois Dusdieker attended the World Orchid Congress and will likely show more photos of the meeting at future EIOS Club meets.
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. We meet at the Shueyville Church, Shueyville, Iowa. No meeting July or August. 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. Check out our brief video!

Our online newsletters highlight activities of the society. They contain photos of member's orchids, educational material, and summary of meeting activities. Newsletters will now be published only quarterly.
Our next meeting will be May 7, 2026 at the Shueyville Church: social at 6:30 and program 7pm. Our program will be an webinar by past AOS president Cheryl Erins. We also will discuss the club's Spring activities including Mothers Day Noelridge Showcase for fundraising. All are welcome to come and learn how to grow orchids. Plan on the EIOS Picnic at the home of Nile and Lois Dusdieker on June 7th from 3-6pm with food provided and special $2,3,5 tables, material donated from members as a fundraiser. Come see blooming Cypripediums and Dusdiekers' pergola. RSVP needed. niledusdieker@gmail.com
Eastern Iowa Orchid Society
Eastern Iowa Orchid Society 1968 elm ridge rd ne north liberty, IA 52317 us