Maintain and promote awareness of conservation issues of interest to Ottawa Orchid Society members. These issues include:

1. Orchid importation, CITES, and policy regarding the exhibition and sale of wild-collected orchids.

2. Native orchids of the Ottawa area including cooperative ventures with conservation authorities to assist in their conservation.

3. Cultural and propagation techniques to assist hobbyists in keeping collections healthy and vigorous.

4. Support of students through prizes and bursaries offered for meritorious projects, displays, posters or research.

5. Attend monthly meetings of the Executive committee. If unable to attend, provide important information regarding the Program activities and status to another member of the Executive

Updated August 2007