We are a large, active society in Seattle, WA. Our meetings are held the second Monday of the month from September through June. The December meeting is our holiday buffet/potluck, and our August meeting is a combination picnic/auction. We do not have a meeting in July.
Northwest Orchid Society
Also see the Orchid Show schedule for some of the other AOS judged shows in our area
Meetings and some sales and events are held at the Center for Urban Horticulture, on the University of Washington campus.
Scholarship Information
The Northwest Orchid Society funds research for projects related to orchids. These awards (typically $500 or less) are open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in certified institutions of higher education in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Get more info HERE.
Updated: 3/21/2013 Contact address: nwos@nwos.org
The online version of the most current newsletter is always available HERE. The newsletter has links to older, archived newsletters.
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NWOS Spring Show & Sale
Our Spring Show and Sale is coming up on April 6-7!
Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Ave. N.
Shoreline, WA
This is an AOS judged orchid show.
We will feature plant sales, repotting service, plant raffles, and seminars.
Saturday, April 6: 9AM-6PM
Sunday, April 7: 9AM - 4:30PM
Special Information for Exhibitors:
Electronic pre-entry of your plants is encouraged. The following files available for download:
Instructions - How to enter your plants
Show and Sales Rules for Exhibitors
Show Schedule (Plant Entry Classes)
Data Entry Forms:
Electronic Entry (.xls spreadsheet)
Manual Entry (printable .pdf)
Manual Entry (printable .jpg)
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 6-7 - American Orchid Society judged Show & Sale
Sky Nursery Sat. 9-6PM Sun 9-4:30PM
18528 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline
April 8 - Peter Lin talks about
“Neofinetia falcata”
U of W Botanic Gardens (CUH) 7PM
May 13 - Tom Etheridge talks
about “Odontoglossums”
U of W Botanic Gardens (CUH) 7PM
Bring your Friends and Family
You can now make a tax-deductable donation to the Northwest Orchid Society via a secure PayPal interface!