Welcome to the Ottawa Orchid Society.
We welcome members and non-members to our meetings*, held the third Sunday of each
month (except April, June, July and August).
*Please check here for updates due to COVID-19.
What’s New?
• FEBRUARY MEETING: Please note: All meetings will begin at 2:00 pm from now until
May 2023. This month we welcome Ron McHatton, Editor of the prestigious Orchids magazine,
the American Orchid Society banner publication. Ron is an expert on all things orchid!
This is your opportunity to ask any of your culture questions on Sunday, February
19 at 2 pm. We will have the usual Show Table, raffle and refreshments for the in-person
meeting and will continue with the Show and Tell online. Enjoy chatting with fellow
members over coffee, tea and/or a cookie. Members please place your plants on the
show table by 1:40 pm.
• LOCATION: Join us in-person at the Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue in
Hall F for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Enter Door 2 at the rear of the
Sportsplex. Hall F is on your right overlooking the Arena. This is a hybrid meeting.
Members will receive registration information a week before the meeting. If you feel
unwell, please join us online. Masks are not mandatory, but highly recommended.
- ORCHIDOPHILIA 2023, the Annual OOS Show and Sale IS BACK AT A NEW LOCATION. Join
us on April 29-30 at ALGONQUIN COLLEGE, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa. For more information,
check our Show Information page.
• MEMBERSHIP Annual membership fees ($25) for the 2022-23 year are due on October
1. Interested in joining us? You can pay your fees and fill out a Membership Application
on our Payments page or at any meeting.
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