Houston Orchid Society

2022 Spring Show Setup—Thursday
2022-05-05 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
In lieu of the May monthly meeting, we’ll be setting up for the 2022 Spring Show at Memorial City Mall in front of Dillard’s.

5–10pm

Vendor and exhibit setup
HOS meeting at the mall to help with setup
Pizza served at 7pm
Plant registration

View all 2022 Spring Show information.

Alamo Judging Center Monthly Meeting
2022-05-01 12:30 - 14:30, 2022-04-03 12:30 - 14:30, 2022-03-06 12:30 - 14:30 | Schertz Library, 798 Schertz Pkwy, Schertz, TX, United States
The Alamo Judging Center meets the first Sunday of each month at the Schertz Library, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
Schedules may change. You are advised to check with the Alamo Judging Center before attending.

Kansas Orchid Society Show
2022-04-29 - 2022-05-01 | Botanica, The Wichita Garden, 701 Amidon St, Wichita, KS, 67203
The 2022 Kansas Orchid Society Show will be held April 29–May 1, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas.

Louisiana Judging Center Monthly Meeting
2022-04-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Rapides Parish Library Westside, 5416 Provine Pl, Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
The Louisiana Judging Center meets the fourth Saturday of each month at the Rapides Parish Library Westside, 5416 Provine Pl., Alexandria, Louisiana.
Schedules may change. You are advised to check with the Louisiana Judging Center before attending.

April 2022 HJC Judging
2022-04-16 10:30 - 13:30 | First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
The Houston Judging Center (HJC) will meet on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at First Christian School, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005.
We have returned to in-person judging and continue to monitor the pandemic situation and CDC guidelines. Please check here prior to attending a judging session to determine whether we are holding the judging in person.
Judging Schedule

10:30 a.m.
Student training

11:00 a.m.
Business meeting

12:00 p.m.
Lunch break

12:30 p.m.
Judging to completion

Plants submitted for judging must be registered by 11:30am on the day of judging. You may register in person or in advance by using our online pre-registration form.

Houston Orchid Society Monthly Meeting
2022-04-07 19:30 - 21:30 | First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Houston Orchid Society meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30pm at the First Christian Church/School, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005.

Acadian Orchid Society Show
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-03 | TX
The 2022 Acadian Orchid Society Show will be held April 1–3, 2022, in Lafayette Louisiana.

Culture Club
2022-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | TX
The Culture Club, open to HOS members, meets periodically to study beginner to advanced orchid-growing topics. The location of this meeting will be announced via email. HOS members must RSVP to president@houstonorchidsociety.org.

Orchid Conservation Alliance Zoom-posium
2022-03-26 11:00 - 15:30 | TX
The Orchid Conservation Alliance holds its first-ever online Orchid Conservation Symposium.
Visit the website for schedule information and to register.

Louisiana Judging Center Monthly Meeting
2022-03-26 09:00 - 13:00 | 1911 Historic City Hall, 1001 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601, United States
The Louisiana Judging Center usually meets the fourth Saturday of each month at the Rapides Parish Library Westside, 5416 Provine Pl., Alexandria, Louisiana. This month’s judging will be held during the Calcasieu Orchid Show and Sale at the 1911 Historic City Hall. Ribbon judging begins at 9:00 am, followed by AOS judging.
Schedules may change. You are advised to check with the Louisiana Judging Center before attending.

Orchids: Hidden Stories of Groundbreaking Women
2022-03-25 11:30 - 2022-04-24 19:00 | Smithsonian Art Museum, Robert & Arlene Kogod Courtyard, Washington, DC
The annual Orchid Exhibition, produced by the Smithsonian Gardens in collaboration with the U.S. Botanic Garden, showcases the work of women who have enriched our understanding and appreciation of orchids.

Mobile Area Orchid Society Show and Sale
2022-03-25 - 2022-03-27 | Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore, AL, 36582, United States
The 2022 Mobile Area Orchid Society Show and Sale will be held March 25–27, 2022.

Calcasieu Orchid Society Show and Sale
2022-03-25 - 2022-03-27 | 1911 Historic City Hall, 1001 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601, United States
The 2022 Calcasieu Orchid Society Show and Sale will be held March 25–27, 2022.

March 2022 HJC Judging
2022-03-19 10:30 - 13:30 | First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
The Houston Judging Center (HJC) will meet on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at First Christian School, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005.
We have returned to in-person judging and continue to monitor the pandemic situation and CDC guidelines. Please check here prior to attending a judging session to determine whether we are holding the judging in person.
Judging Schedule

10:30 a.m.
Student training

11:00 a.m.
Business meeting

12:00 p.m.
Lunch break

12:30 p.m.
Judging to completion

Plants submitted for judging must be registered by 11am on the day of judging. You may register in person or in advance by use of our online pre-registration form.

Dallas Judging Center Monthly Meeting
2022-03-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Garland Senior Activity Center, 600 W. Avenue A, Garland, TX, 75040, United States
The Dallas Judging Center meets the second Saturday of each month at the Garland Senior Activity Center, 600 W. Ave. A, Garland, Texas.
Schedules may change. You are advised to check with the Dallas Judging Center before attending.

Monthly Meeting
2022-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Houston Orchid Society meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30pm at the First Christian Church/School, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005. Masks will be required, and no refreshments will be served.
Author Joe Liggio will speak on the wild orchids of Texas.
Many orchids, given by an anonymous donor, will be on the raffle or silent auction table!
Before the meeting, a Zoom link will be sent in an email to all members for those who cannot attend in person.

February 2022 HJC Judging
2022-02-19 10:30 - 13:30 | Old location of Black Lab, 4100 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77006, United States
The Houston Judging Center (HJC) will meet on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the location of the “old” Black Lab, 4100 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77006. Our normal location at First Christian School will not be available until March 1. The location is now owned by the University of St. Thomas, and there is ample parking. For more information, message Fr. Ted Baenziger, judging chair, at 713-444-9119.
We have returned to in-person judging and continue to monitor the pandemic situation and CDC guidelines. Please check here prior to attending a judging session to determine whether we are holding the judging in person.
Judging Schedule

10:30 a.m.
Student training

11:00 a.m.
Business meeting

12:00 p.m.
Lunch break

12:30 p.m.
Judging to completion

Plants submitted for judging must be registered by 11:30am on the day of judging. You may register in person or in advance by use of our online pre-registration form.

February 2022 Monthly Meeting
2022-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 | First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
The Houston Orchid Society will meet on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 7:30pm at the First Christian Church/School, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005.
Dave Sorokowsky of Paph Paradise in Lincoln, California, will present “Paphiopedilums.”

January 2022 HJC Judging Cancelled
2022-01-15 10:30 - 13:30 | First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
The Houston Judging Center (HJC) judging in January has been cancelled due to closure of the meeting room. The next judging date will be February 19, 2022, at First Christian School, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005.

January 2022 Monthly Meeting
2022-01-06 19:30 - 21:30 | First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Due to the Covid Omicron surge, Houston Orchid Society will meet virtually via Zoom on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 7:30pm. Members will receive a link to the Zoom meeting in an email. Non-members who wish to participate may send an email request to receive the link.
Dr. Ken Whitmire will present “The Science of Orchid Culture.”
