Upcoming Events


Chicagoland Orchid Fest
Sep
20
to Sep 22

Chicagoland Orchid Fest

  • Natt's Orchids and Orchids by Hausermann (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 31st annual Chicagoland Orchid Festival is taking place Sept. 20-22 at Orchids by Hausermann and Natt's Orchids. This is a great opportunity to visit two of our premier local orchid nurseries, meet a variety of guest vendors, and see presentations by orchid experts.

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AOS Chicago Judging Center Meeting
Sep
14

AOS Chicago Judging Center Meeting

  • Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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April Meeting
Apr
14

April Meeting

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.

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Chicago Suburban Orchid Show
Feb
17
to Feb 18

Chicago Suburban Orchid Show

The Batavia Orchid Society is hosting the Chicago Suburban Orchid Show. The IOS will be participating by setting up a display showing off many beautiful orchids grown by our members. This show is close to home so hopefully many of you will be able to attend!

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2024 IOS Dinner and Auction
Feb
10

2024 IOS Dinner and Auction

  • Chicago Botanic Garden, Regenstein Center, Burnstein Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Orchid Quest
Feb
3
to Feb 4

Orchid Quest

Our first away show in 2024 will be Orchid Quest, hosted by the Orchid Growers Guild. It’s sure to be a great show! Hopefully many of you will be able to attend.

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January Meeting
Jan
14

January Meeting

  • Chicago Botanic Garden, Regenstein Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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