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Orchid Society
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The Orchid Society of California is dedicated to the culture, protection,and appreciation of orchids all over the world. The Orchid Society of California brings together people in the San Francisco bay area interested in the culture and propagation of orchids, and also serves an educational function in disseminating information about orchids to the public. Founded in 1937, it is the oldest orchid society on the West Coast.
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Do you have extra time available and a wish to help us succeed and grow our organization? Volunteer to serve on one of our committees, or projects, or if you have special talents - let us know!
Contact us at Volunteer@orchidsocietyofcalifornia.org and tell us how you would like to become involved. Please include your interest in volunteering and let us know about your volunteer skills, along with a daytime phone number and a preferred time to reach you, and/or to request further information.
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CHECK US OUT! - JOIN US FOR A MEETING!
Please join us at one of our monthly meetings!
If you have acquired a few orchids and you would like to learn how to successfully grow and bloom them, the Orchid Society of California invites you to join us at our next meeting, held on the third Monday of each month at the Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Drive (by Lake Merritt), Oakland, California at 7:30 PM.
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THE ORCHID SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA & YOU
- We are a nonprofit, horticultural organization striving to promote and maintain public and scientific interest in research, preservation, development and distribution of Orchids throughout the world. Members find new friends in San Francisco East Bay Area. Plant lovers like you are growing in windows, in greenhouses, in indoor light gardens and outside in temperate regions. Were working to make everyone aware of how much fun and how easy it is to grow Orchids. You can help.
- We publish a monthly Newsletter ...for both the amateur and the professional; the explorer, the scientist, the hybridizer, the grower and the blue-ribbon winner. As a member youll be among the first to find out about recently discovered species, the latest hybrid, the newest growing secrets: Discover new friends who share your amazement, excitement and delight growing these wonderful plants. We look forward to you sharing your experiences.
- We are active in research ...to provide support for the identification of new species; to promote registration of worthy hybrids and to assist in the education of judges to accurate judging standards thorough clear documentation.
- We promote growing and showing ...with affiliate societies throughout the country who encourage their members to show and promote orchids locally. The American Orchid Society provides cultural sheets and awards annually for best species and hybrid exhibit in each affiliate societys show.
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