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

This month join us to hear Wenqing Perner from Hengduan Biotech speak about Chinese Orchids and their cultivation.

The meeting is in Hall F (Door 2 at the rear) at the Nepean Sportsplex on May 24 at 2:00 pm.

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MAY 2026 Meeting Topic: Orchids in China and their Cultivation in the West:

May 9, 2026
This month join us to hear Wenqing Perner of Hengduan Mountains Biotechnology Ltd. speak via Zoom about Chinese Orchids and their cultivation.
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February 2026 Meeting Topic: Australian Cymbidiums and Orchid Wise

February 27, 2026
This month join us to hear Karl Olsen, owner and founder of the website Orchid Wise, share breeding, conservation and culture of Australian Cymbidiums
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February 2026 Meeting Topic: Jewel Orchids

February 5, 2026
This month join us to hear Nicholas Rust of RustyExotics Orchids share the beauty and culture of jewel orchid species.
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