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?
We are on Zoom for meetings. Those interested non-members could use contact us to get a Zoom invitation.
Sunday, May 16 via Zoom
Main meeting: 2pm - 4pm
'New Earth Orchids, Santa Fe NM - Intrergeneric Oncidiinae' by Ronald MIdgett
Member Swap and Sale
Sunday, June 6 from 11am until 3pm
Montour Shelter, South Park. (Corrigan Drive to Hundred
Acre Drive to Montour Shelter. Follow signs for 'Skating Rink')
A chance to find new homes for your extras, while acquiring some new treasures. An opportunity to have your orchid supplies delivered free of
shipping charges. Supplies may be pre-ordered from Robert's Flower Supply, 1-440-236-5571 or rfs@orchidmix.com
We will be outdoors with a roof in case of rain or hot sun, but masks are required.
OSWP Meeting June 2021
Sunday, June 27 via Zoom
Main meeting: 2pm - 4pm
'Cali Columbia (Photographer and Nature Guide): Orchids of Colombia in their native habitats. A huge richness to conserve in an incredibly biodiverse country' by David Haelterman
OSWP Orchid Show Update
Due to CDC Guidelines on large gatherings, the annual show has been canceled for March 2021. Please check this space for announcements about future events.
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.
You can help the American Orchid Society simply by shopping at Amazon through their Amazon Smile program. Just go to http://smile.amazon.com every time you shop at Amazon.
When you checkout for the first time, you will be asked to designate your charity. Type in American Orchid Society in the search bar - We appear as "American Orchid Society Inc."
You can change the charity at any time, by following the directions on the About page.
