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 JERSEYCentral Jersey Orchid SocietyMercer County Library, Lawrenceville
(4th Wednesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)
http://www.centraljerseyorchids.orgDeep Cut Orchid SocietyMonmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls
(2nd Tuesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)
http://www.deepcutorchids.comNorth Jersey Orchid SocietyThe Hanover Manor, East Hanover
(2nd Thursday, monthly, 8:00pm)
http://www.njorchids.orgPinelands Orchid SocietyWoodlawn Fire Company, Cherry Hill
(1st Tuesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)
http://www.pinelandsorchidsociety.orgRamapo Orchid SocietyFlat Brook Nature Center, Engelwood
(3rd Thursday, monthly, except July & August, 7:00pm)
http://www.ramapoorchid.orgSandpiper Orchid SocietyAtlantic County Library, Galloway Branch
(4th Thursday, monthly, 3rd Thursday, November, 2nd Thursday, December, 7:30pm)
http://www.sandpiperorchidsociety.comSouth Jersey Orchid SocietyWenonah Methodist Church, Wenonah
(3rd Sunday, monthly, 1:00pm)
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DelawareDelaware Orchid SocietyEmmanual Presbyterian Church, Wilmington
(2nd Tuesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)
http://www.delawareorchidsociety.orgOrchid Hobbyists of DelmarvaEpiscopal 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 SocietyBerks 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 SocietyChurchville Nature Center, Churchville
(3rd Thursday, monthly, 7:30pm)
http://www.buckscountyorchidsociety.orgCentral Pennsylvania Orchid SocietyHeadhouse #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 SocietyMerion Friends Activity Center, Narberth
(4th Thursday, monthly, except July & August, 3rd Thursday, November & December 8:00pm)
http://www.greaterphilaorchidsociety.orgLehigh Valley Orchid SocietySt. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Allentown
(1st Sunday, monthly, except August, 1:30pm)
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Jungle/1216/Northeastern Pennsylvania Orchid SocietyWest Pittston Volunteer Fire Company, Pittston Township
(1st Sunday, monthly, except July & August, 1:00pm)
Email: jrerian@epix.net, Phone: 570-226-9736
http://www.nepaorchidsociety.orgOrchid Society of Northwestern PennsylvaniaErie Zoological Society, Erie
(2nd Sunday, monthly November-March, 3:00pm, April-June, 5:00pm)
http://www.e-szy.com/portal/osnwpa/Home/tabid/67/ctl/Privacy/Default.aspxOrchid Society of Western PennsylvaniaPhipps Garden Center, Pittsburgh
(3rd Sunday, monthly, except July & August, 2:15pm)
http://www.oswp.org
Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid SocietyFreedoms Foundation, Valley Forge
(2nd Wednesday, monthly, except July & August, 8:00pm)
http://www.sepos.orgSusquehanna Orchid SocietyWest Hanover Township Recreation Building, Harrisburg
(3rd Sunday, monthly, 1:30pm)
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New YorkCentral New York Orchid SocietySt. Augustine’s Church, Baldwinsville
(1st Sunday, monthly, except July & August, 2nd Sunday September & January, 2:00pm)
http://www.cnyos.orgGreater New York Orchid SocietyOur Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Bronx
(4th Wednesday, monthly, 7:00pm)
http://www.gnyos.orgGreater Westchester Orchid SocietyEthical Culture Center, White Plains
(2nd Tuesday, monthly, except August, 7:00pm)
Email: jeri149@verizon.net, Phone: 914-428-2518
Long Island Orchid SocietyVFW Hall, Lynbrook, Long Island
(2nd Thursday, monthly, 8:00pm)
Phone: 516-374-6426
http://www.longislandorchidsociety.org Manhattan Orchid SocietyHorticultural Society of New York, New York
(2nd Wednesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:15pm)
http://www.manhattanorchid.comMatinecock Orchid SocietyPlanting 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 SocietyUnion Presbyterian Church, Newburgh
(2nd Sunday, monthly, 1:30pm)
http://www.mhos.us.comSouthern Tier Orchid SocietyVestal Public Library, Vestal
(3rd Sunday, monthly, 2:00pm)
http://www.storchidsociety.com
Staten Island Orchid SocietyAll Saints Episcopal Church, Staten Island
(3rd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30pm)
Suffolk Orchid SocietyEmma Clark Memorial Library, Setauket
(2nd Monday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)
Phone: 631-924-5848
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Maryland
Maryland Orchid SocietyFirst Christian Church Hall, Baltimore
(3rd Thursday, monthly, except July & August, 8:00pm)
http://www.marylandorchids.orgNational Capital Orchid SocietyUnited States National Arboretum, Washington, DC
(3rd Monday, monthly, except July & August, 8:00pm)
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Affiliated Orchid Groups & Plant Societies American Orchid Societyhttp://www.orchidweb.orgCymbidium Society of Americahttp://www.cymbidium.orgInternational Phalaenopsis Alliancehttp://www.phal.orgOdontoglossum Alliancehttp://www.odontoglossumalliance.orgOrchid Digest Corporationhttp://www.orchiddigest.comThe Pennsylvania Horticultural Societyhttp://www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.orgPleurothallid Alliancehttp://www.pleurothallids.comThe Royal Horticultural Societyhttp://www.rhs.org.uk/Slipper Orchid Alliancehttp://www.slipperorchid.orgback to top