Photo: Masdevallia ventricosa by Diane Mulkerin
Events
Upcoming Events
A judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place on Saturday, December 13th at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Gather and meet old and new friends, and enjoy the sights of Hausermann's amazing greenhouse. Join us for an enjoyable potluck luncheon, our show-and-tell tables of members’ orchids in bloom, and an orchid-themed Sneaky Santa gift exchange.
A judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place on Saturday, January 11th at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
At our first meeting of the year, we are honored to be joined by Harold Koopowitz, Ph.D., who will be speaking about Disa orchids.
Our first away show in 2026 will be Orchid Quest, hosted by the Orchid Growers Guild, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Our annual Illinois Orchid Society dinner and auction will take place on Saturday evening, February 7th. Members will enjoy a preview of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s orchid show, a potluck dinner, and silent and live auctions benefitting orchid conservation.
A judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place on Saturday, February 14th at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
The Wisconsin Orchid Society’s spring show will take place March 7-8 at Milaeger’s in Racine, Wisconsin.
The Batavia Orchid Society is hosting the Chicago Suburban Orchid Show at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. The IOS will have a display, showing off many beautiful orchids grown by our members.
