A small group of people with a big love of growing orchids
MAGNIFICENT CYMBIDIUM RECEIVED HIGHEST AOS CULTURE AWARD 2/1/25
Jeff Metcalf is a member of our society and his massive Cymbidium One Tree Hill 'Solstice Gold' received an AOS CCE, Cultural Certificate of Excellent, at the Orchid Growers Guild Show in Madison Wisconsin. GREAT GROWING!
Andy Coghill-Behrends received prestigious Herman Pigors Award for the most impressive species orchid awarded by the Chicago Judging Center in 2024
See photos of his ludisia discolor award # 20242556 under features - awards tab. CONGRATS TO ANDY
'ORCHIDS ARE A SCREAM' IS COMING AGAIN IN 2025!
ORCHIDS ARE A SCREAM 2025 WILL BE SETUP 10/31, OPEN TO PUBLIC 11/1-2/2025 at A NEW LOCATION: THE RADISON HOTEL CONFERENCE CENTER on Collins Road across from Noelridge Park; 1200 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402. Mark your calendar TODAY!
Our past orchid show Oct 19-20, 2024 was a great success. Pictured here is our EIOS display which received the Show Trophy and a prestigious Silver Certificate from the AOS judges and was deemed the 'People's Choice' exhibit by attendees. More information on our past and upcoming shows on the Orchid Show Page links.
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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.
What is happening at our June Meeting?
Our next meeting will be June 8th, 2025 at the home of Jon and Joan Lorence 1:30 to 3:30, program repotting orchids and general growing advice. Members are encouraged to bring plants to share. Map is in the summer newsletter.