The Orchid Society
of ​Western Pennsylvania
Welcome!
The Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania was organized in 1954 and formed to advance the propagation, horticulture and preservation of orchid species and hybrids. We are a member of the American Orchid Society, the Orchid Digest Corporation and the National Capital Judging Center.
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What's new?​​
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​​05/18/2025 OSWP Meeting - Russ Vernon: Sex in the World of Orchids
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Phipps Orchid Volunteer Sign-up
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Good news! Phipps got another AOS award at the Paph Forum in DC!
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Meeting Schedule 24-25
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September 15, 2024 - Spartan Center
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October 20, 2024 - Spartan Center
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November 10, 2024 - Spartan Center (Special date due to Thanksgiving)
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December 8, 2024 - Holiday Party - Crowne Plaza Hotel
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January 19, 2025 - Spartan Center
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February 16, 2025 - Spartan Center
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March 15 & 16, 2025 - Spring Show, Crown Plaza Suites
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April 13, 2025 - Spartan Center
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May 18, 2025 - Spartan Center
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June 8, 2025 - Spartan Center
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July, 2025 - No Meeting
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August 3, 2025 - Picnic
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September 21, 2025 - Spartan Center
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October 19, 2025 - Spartan Center
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November 16, 2025 - Spartan Center
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December 7, 2025 - Holiday Party, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Upper St Clair
The Barbara Tisherman Slipper Orchid Collection at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA, established in 2012 is continually growing to be a Living Museum of Slipper Orchids.
