A judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place on Saturday, October 12th at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

The September judging session of the AOS Chicago Judging Center will take place at the Wisconsin Orchid Society’s fall show on Saturday the 14th at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory.

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.

A judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place on Saturday, August 10th at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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

A judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place on Saturday, July 13th at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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.

A judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place on Saturday the 8th at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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.

The March judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place on Saturday the 9th at the IOS Spring Show.

A judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place on Saturday the 17th at the Chicago Suburban Orchid Show.

Our annual Illinois Orchid Society dinner and auction will take place on Saturday evening, February 10th. Members will enjoy a preview of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s orchid show, a potluck dinner, and silent and live auctions benefitting orchid conservation.

The February judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place on Saturday the 10th at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Student presentations begin at 9:30. Observers are welcome.

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.

The January judging session of the American Orchid Society has been canceled due to the weather forecast.

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.

The December judging session of the American Orchid Society will take place in Learning Center Room 6 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Interested observers are welcome.

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

The Illinois Orchid Society is excited to announce its highly anticipated Fall Show, which will take place on October 15th and 16th at the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden.

Join the Illinois Orchid Society as we celebrate the orchids of the Americas, and their connection to the diverse cultures and habitats of these regions.