Welcome to the Ottawa Orchid Society

Become a member

Learn about the benefits of becoming a member of the Ottawa Orchid Society

Current members

Get involved, attend workshops and learn about how to exhibit your orchids at our events

Events

Learn about our monthly meetings, orchid group discussions and workshops

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Conservation

Learn about what we're doing for the conservation of orchids native to the region

About us

Founded in 1978, the Ottawa Orchid Society (OOS) aims to promote and assist in every way the knowledge, appreciation, culture, study, development, improvement and conservation of orchids.

Not yet a member?

Join to have access to our monthly meetings, orchid group discussions and workshops.

The cost of annual membership is $30, payable to the Ottawa Orchid Society by cheque, e-transfer, or credit card.

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Upcoming meeting

In January, Melissa McCormick will be here via Zoom to speak about the conservation work of the North American Orchid Conservation Centre.

The meeting is in Hall F (Door 2 at the rear) at the Nepean Sportsplex on January 18 at 2:00 pm.

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January 2026 Meeting Topic: Orchid Conservation at the NAOCC

January 5, 2026
This month join us to hear Melissa McCormick, Director of the NAOCC share their research to safeguard native orchids.
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December 2025 Meeting Topic: Festive Celebration

November 28, 2025
This month join us to celebrate the season. Hear an update on the Deep River Rescue Project, view our Year End Statements and join us for the Annual OOS Trivia Contest.
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November 2025 Meeting Topic: Pest Control with Beneficial Insects

October 30, 2025
This month join us to hear Camille Cormier of Lady Bug Phytoprotection tell us how to control pests with beneficial insect predators.
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