Kevin O’Rourke will join us as special guest speaker at our August meeting, on growing miniatures. Kevin is a fellow member, past IOS president, and accomplished grower. Join us to learn about the huge world to explore in miniatures.

Join us for our July meeting as we welcome special guest speaker, Steve Frowine, who will be talking to us about the genus Phalaenopsis. Steve is a professional horticulturist, author, lecturer, and garden tour leader. Thousands of orchid enthusiasts have been educated and enlighted by Steve’s books and lectures.

We are delighted to welcome special guest speaker, Ron Parsons, accomplished author, photographer, grower, and conservationist. Ron will be speaking to us on the genus Dendrobium.

Join us for a very special April meeting with special guest, renowned Cattleya species grower, Bill Rogerson.

At our first meeting of the year, we are pleased to be joined by Kenneth Cameron, Ph.D. of the Department of Botany at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ken will present on the topic of orchid growing from a botanist’s perspective.

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 orchid-themed Sneaky Santa gift exchange.

Guest speaker Courtney Hackney will present on Cattleya orchids.

Join the September meeting for a workshop on plant labeling, and the main presentation “How to Create a Show Display”

Renowned Habenaria grower Sarah Hurdel joins us to present on growing Habenaria.

The July meeting will feature a hands-on workshop: Divide, Pot, and Repot.

Join us at Natt’s Orchids for our summer picnic. Meet old friends and new as you walk through Natt’s greenhouse, shop for some special orchids, and enjoy lunch. Bring your orchids in bloom.

At the May meeting, guest speaker Tim Culbertson will present on Paphiopedilum orchids.

Nick Rust, owner and founder of RustyExotics Orchids, will present “Orchids: the Beautiful, the Unique, and the Weird.” In addition, we will have a workshop on AOS judging delivered by fellow IOS member, Kay Perry.

Come to the January meeting for a workshop on lighting techniques, presented by members Barry Lubin and Steve Robinson. The main presentation, “How We Grow Our Plants,” will be presented by IOS President George Titterton and will feature various members’ growing locations, including inside, outside, greenhouse, windowsill, and walls.

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 orchid-themed Sneaky Santa gift exchange.

Main Presentation: Ken Cameron will be presenting on "Vanilla Orchids", just in time for holiday baking.