Local Societies

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 JERSEY
Central Jersey Orchid SocietyMercer County Library, Lawrenceville(4th Wednesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)http://www.centraljerseyorchids.org/

Deep Cut Orchid SocietyMonmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls (2nd Tuesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)http://www.deepcutorchids.com/

North Jersey Orchid SocietyThe Hanover Manor, East Hanover(2nd Thursday, monthly, 8:00pm)http://www.njorchids.org/

Pinelands Orchid SocietyWoodlawn Fire Company, Cherry Hill(1st Tuesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)http://www.pinelandsorchidsociety.org/

Ramapo Orchid SocietyFlat Brook Nature Center, Engelwood(3rd Thursday, monthly, except July & August, 7:00pm)http://www.ramapoorchid.org/

Sandpiper Orchid SocietyAtlantic County Library, Mays Landing(4th Thursday, monthly, 3rd Thursday, November, 2nd Thursday, December, 7:30pm)http://www.sandpiperorchidsociety.com/

South Jersey Orchid SocietyWenonah Methodist Church, Wenonah(3rd Sunday, monthly, 1:00pm)http://www.geocities.com/sjosusback to top

Delaware

Delaware Orchid SocietyEmmanual Presbyterian Church, Wilmington(2nd Tuesday, monthly, except July & August, 7:30pm)http://www.delawareorchidsociety.org/

Orchid Hobbyists of DelmarvaEpiscopal Church, Delmar(3rd Sunday, monthly, except July & August, 2:00pm)Email: itlew@dmv.com, Phone: 302-226-9318

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: 610-678-1217Bucks County Orchid SocietyChurchville Nature Center, Churchville(3rd Thursday, monthly, 7:30pm)http://www.buckscountyorchidsociety.org/

Central 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: 570-925-6680Greater Philadelphia Orchid SocietyMerion Friends Activity Center, Narberth(4th Thursday, monthly, except July & August, 3rd Thursday, November & December 8:00pm)http://www.greaterphilaorchidsociety.org/

Lehigh 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: 570-226-9736Orchid Society of Northwestern PennsylvaniaErie Zoological Society, Erie(2nd Sunday, monthly November-March, 3:00pm, April-June, 5:00pm)http://www.erieorchids.org/Orchid 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.org/Susquehanna Orchid SocietyWest Hanover Township Recreation Building, Harrisburg(3rd Sunday, monthly, 1:30pm)http://www.susquehanna-orchid.org/