OCEAN STATE ORCHID SOCIETY
C. Sharon Forsythe
C. guatemalensis, sp.
OSOS Meetings
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Location: Rocky Hill Grange
1340 S County Trail
East Greenwich RI 02818
(Use entrance at lower
rear of building)
Dendrobium Royal Wings
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Colmanara Wildcat 'Green Valley'
Cattleya Name Unknown
Meetings typically include a GROW & SHOW table and Refreshments in addition to the main topics indicated below. Bring your own plants in if you have questions.
OSOS Meetings are normally held on the second Saturday of each month from September to June.
Bc Pastoral Innocence HCC, AM, FOC/AOS
September Meeting
Date: Sept. 9, 2023
Time: 12:00-12:30 PM General
Membership Meeting
12:30-1:00 PM Auction-Preview
1:00 PM Orchid Auction
Place: Rocky Hill Grange
1340 S County Trail
East Greenwich RI 02818
(Use the lower rear door)
Topic: Welcome Back Meeting
& Dena Memorial Orchid
Auction
OPEN TO PUBLIC
This is our welcome back meeting. Also, a variety of over 60 orchid plants (species & hybrids) from the collection of Dena Janson will be auctioned off during our September meeting. Phalaenopsis, Bulbophyllum, Cattleya, Brassia, Maxillaria, and others are the types of orchids included in this collection.
Pcv Key Lime 'Kalapana'
October Meeting
Date: Oct. 14, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Rocky Hill Grange
1340 S County Trail
East Greenwich RI 02818
(Use the lower rear door)
Topic: Dendrobium Sections
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Similar types of Dendrobium orchids are grouped into "Sections". Come to our October meeting to learn more about 6 common sections of Dendrobium. This live lecture will be presented by a club member.
Dendrobium Hawaii Stripes
November Meeting
Date: Nov. 11, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Rocky Hill Grange
1340 S County Trail
East Greenwich RI 02818
(Use the lower rear door)
Topic: Native Orchids of
New England
OPEN TO PUBLIC
New England is home to about 50 species of native terrestrial orchids and many are rare. Although not as showy as the tropical orchids of the florist trade, our native orchids are delicate and beautiful. Botanist Neela de Zoysa will share some of her favorite orchids as well as intriguing details of their life cycle, their pollination strategies, and where you are likely to encounter them. This will be a Zoom presentation.
Cattleya Memoria Yoshi Tsubaki 'Supreme'
December Meeting
Date: Dec. 9, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM Lunch
Place: Rocky Hill Grange
1340 S County Trail
East Greenwich RI 02818
(Use the lower rear door)
Topic: Holiday Party
OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY
Sorry, but the Holiday party is open to members only. We have a catered or pot luck lunch, and each member receives an orchid plant which is included as part of their annual dues.
Cattleya Unknown name
January Meeting
Date: Jan. 13, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Rocky Hill Grange
1340 S County Trail
East Greenwich RI 02818
(Use the lower rear door)
Topic: Annual Business Meeting
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Includes a review of upcoming club activities, and financial & membership status. We will be planning and organizing for our orchid display at the upcoming show in Hyannis.
Den. Enobi 'Purple Splash'
February Meeting
Date: Feb. 10, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Rocky Hill Grange
1340 S County Trail
East Greenwich RI 02818 (Use the lower rear door)
Topic: American Orchid Society
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Learn what the American Orchid Society (AOS) is all about and what it has to offer. This live lecture will be presented by a club member.
Cattlianthe Goldbrad
March Meeting
Date: Mar. 9, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Rocky Hill Grange
1340 S County Trail
East Greenwich RI 02818
(Use the lower rear door)
Topic: Mealy Bug Brainstorm
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Participate in a brain storming session to understand and eliminate Mealy Bugs in your orchid collection. Also, we will be planning and organizing for our orchid display at the upcoming show in West Hartford. Photos from our display in the Hyannis Orchid Show will be available for viewing.
Bpl. Golden Peacock 'Orange Beauty'
April Meeting
Date: April 13, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Rocky Hill Grange
1340 S County Trail
East Greenwich RI 02818
(Use the lower rear door)
Topic: Madagascar Angraecoid
Orchids
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Interested in Angraecoids? Or interested in learning about something new and different? Judge-in-training Nate DePinto will be at our meeting to discuss Angraecoids, and specifically Madagascar Angraecum ... his specialty. We'll also be reviewing results from the recent Nutmeg Orchid Show in West Hartford. Photos of our display at the Nutmeg Show will be available for viewing.
Blc Bouton D'or 'NN'
May Meeting
Date: May 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Place: Rocky Hill Grange
1340 S County Trail
East Greenwich RI 02818
(Use the lower rear door)
Topic: Orchid Sale & Display!
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Orchid plants from Hawaii will be available for purchase at this meeting. Over 50 orchids in various stages of bud and bloom are expected. Please stop back here as details of this event are still being developed.
Dendrobium Royal Wings
June Meeting
Date: Jun. 8, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: Allen Harbor
24 Bruce Boyer Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Topic: Club Picnic
OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY
Sorry, but the Club Picnic is open to members only. The annual picnic is held under cover near the water in beautiful Allen Harbor. As a result of Covid, the past several years have been bring-your-food for grilling. Grills are available there. Grilling needs, condiments and refreshments are provided by the club.