Joining a local orchid society is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about these fascinating plants. You will meet many interesting people from all walks of life that share the same passion and enthusiasm for growing orchids. On hand will be many seasoned growers who are willing to share their cultural knowledge and advice on these beautiful, but sometimes challenging plants.
Local society membership often includes a monthly newsletter, workshops, auctions, greenhouse tours, and an orchid book and video library. The monthly meetings are very informative and usually include a guest speaker, a show table, a raffle and a time for socializing and refreshments.
Below is a list of the societies in our region. It includes their meeting location and starting time along with their contact information. Select the state below to find the orchid society nearest to you. If you are unable to locate a group in your area, please go to the affiliated society page on the American Orchid Society website at
http://www.orchidweb.org.
NEW JERSEY
Central Jersey Orchid Society
Mercer County Library, Lawrenceville
(4th Wednesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)
http://www.centraljerseyorchids.org
Deep Cut Orchid Society
Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls
(2nd Tuesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)
http://www.deepcutorchids.com
North Jersey Orchid Society
The Hanover Manor, East Hanover
(2nd Thursday, monthly, 8:00pm)
http://www.njorchids.org
Pinelands Orchid Society
Woodlawn Fire Company, Cherry Hill
(1st Tuesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)
http://www.pinelandsorchidsociety.org
Ramapo Orchid Society
Flat Brook Nature Center, Engelwood
(3rd Thursday, monthly, except July & August, 7:00pm)
http://www.ramapoorchid.org
Sandpiper Orchid Society
Atlantic County Library, Galloway Branch
(4th Thursday, monthly, 3rd Thursday, November, 2nd Thursday, December, 7:30pm)
http://www.sandpiperorchidsociety.com
South Jersey Orchid Society
Wenonah Methodist Church, Wenonah
(3rd Sunday, monthly, 1:00pm)
http://www.geocities.com/sjosus
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Delaware
Delaware Orchid Society
Emmanual Presbyterian Church, Wilmington
(2nd Tuesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)
http://www.delawareorchidsociety.org
Orchid Hobbyists of Delmarva
Episcopal Church, Delmar
(3rd Sunday, monthly, except July & August, 2:00pm)
Email: itlew@dmv.com, Phone: 302-226-9318
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Pennsylvania
Berks County Orchid Society
Berks County Ag Center, Wyomissing
(1st or 2nd Sunday (please call), monthly, except August, 2:00pm)
Email: patgolem@aol.com, Phone: 610-678-1217
Bucks County Orchid Society
Churchville Nature Center, Churchville
(3rd Thursday, monthly, 7:30pm)
http://www.buckscountyorchidsociety.org
Central Pennsylvania Orchid Society
Headhouse #1, Penn State Campus, State College
(2nd Sunday, monthly, except May & December 2:00pm, January-March, 1:00pm)
Email: jrerian@epix.net, Phone: 570-925-6680
Greater Philadelphia Orchid Society
Merion Friends Activity Center, Narberth
(4th Thursday, monthly, except July & August, 3rd Thursday, November & December 8:00pm)
http://www.greaterphilaorchidsociety.org
Lehigh Valley Orchid Society
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Allentown
(1st Sunday, monthly, except August, 1:30pm)
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Jungle/1216/
Northeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society
West Pittston Volunteer Fire Company, Pittston Township
(1st Sunday, monthly, except July & August, 1:00pm)
Email: jrerian@epix.net, Phone: 570-226-9736
Orchid Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania
Erie Zoological Society, Erie
(2nd Sunday, monthly November-March, 3:00pm, April-June, 5:00pm)
http://www.erieorchids.org
Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania
Phipps Garden Center, Pittsburgh
(3rd Sunday, monthly, except July & August, 2:15pm)
http://www.oswp.org
Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society
Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge
(2nd Wednesday, monthly, except July & August, 8:00pm)
http://www.sepos.org
Susquehanna Orchid Society
West Hanover Township Recreation Building, Harrisburg
(3rd Sunday, monthly, 1:30pm)
http://www.susquehanna-orchid.org
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New York
Central New York Orchid Society
St. Augustine’s Church, Baldwinsville
(1st Sunday, monthly, except July & August, 2nd Sunday September & January, 2:00pm)
http://www.cnyos.org
Greater New York Orchid Society
Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Bronx
(4th Wednesday, monthly, 7:00pm)
http://www.gnyos.org
Greater Westchester Orchid Society
Ethical Culture Center, White Plains
(2nd Tuesday, monthly, except August, 7:00pm)
Email: jeri149@verizon.net, Phone: 914-428-2518
Long Island Orchid Society
VFW Hall, Lynbrook, Long Island
(2nd Thursday, monthly, 8:00pm)
Phone: 516-374-6426
http://www.longislandorchidsociety.org
Manhattan Orchid Society
Horticultural Society of New York, New York
(2nd Wednesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:15pm)
http://www.manhattanorchid.com
Matinecock Orchid Society
Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay, Long Island
(3rd Friday, monthly, except January, July & August, 8:00pm)
Email: odenmosh@verizon.net, Phone: 516-922-6230
Mid-Hudson Orchid Society
Union Presbyterian Church, Newburgh
(2nd Sunday, monthly, 1:30pm)
http://www.bestweb.net/~mhos
Southern Tier Orchid Society
Vestal Public Library, Vestal
(3rd Sunday, monthly, 2:00pm)
http://www.storchidsociety.com
Staten Island Orchid Society
All Saints Episcopal Church, Staten Island
(3rd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30pm)
Suffolk Orchid Society
Emma Clark Memorial Library, Setauket
(2nd Monday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)
Phone: 631-924-5848
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Maryland
Maryland Orchid Society
First Christian Church Hall, Baltimore
(3rd Thursday, monthly, except July & August, 8:00pm)
http://www.marylandorchids.org
National Capital Orchid Society
United States National Arboretum, Washington, DC
(3rd Monday, monthly, except July & August, 8:00pm)
http://www.ncos.us
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Affiliated Orchid Groups & Plant Societies
American Orchid Society
http://www.orchidweb.org
Cymbidium Society of America
http://www.cymbidium.org
Encyclia Enthusiasts
http://www.encyclias.org
International Phalaenopsis Alliance
http://www.phal.org
Odontoglossum Alliance
http://www.odontoglossumalliance.org
Orchid Digest Corporation
http://www.orchiddigest.com
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
http://www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org
Pleurothallid Alliance
http://www.pleurothallids.com
The Royal Horticultural Society
http://www.royalhorticulturalsociety.org
Slipper Orchid Alliance
http://www.slipperorchid.org
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