Program

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PROGRAM (2022-2023)

Every meeting normally includes all our usual features such as the Show Table, the raffle and plants for sale, as well as the chance to meet other members and share your experiences. Please click here for more information.

We will provide details of this season’s meetings as they are firmed up, as well as any "extra-curricular activities" that are planned.

Meetings are also announced in Spike, with full details about the speaker and the topics to be covered.

DATE	PRESENTATION	DETAILS
September 18, 2022	Francisco Miranda: The Cattleya of Brazil	Join us on a tour of Brazil showing the varied habitats in which different species of Cattleya grow. The cultural requirements of each will be explained in the context of its natural habitat.
October 16, 2022	Dr. Leslie Ee ND: Cyrtochilum: Dancing Ladies of the Andes	Learn about the little-known Oncidium genus that produces wreaths of flowers that can climb up trees like Christmas lights. The talk includes their culture and their beautiful hybrids.
November 20, 2022	Jean Ikeson: Australian Sarcochilids	We have noticed that many members have bought Sarcochilids recently. Jean’s talk will provide many hints on growing culture, especially how to coax these sometimes reluctant orchids into bloom
December 18, 2022	Our annual Festive Get-Together	We are planning an in-person get-together with talks and social activities. Stay tuned for details.
January 15, 2023	John Alexander & Peter Kaellgren: On the Road Again	Join John and Peter as they search for endemic orchids and learn about Conservation issues across Canada.
February 19, 2023	Ron McHatton, Greenhouse Chat in-person	Ron is the editor of the AOS magazine ORCHIDS and runs the AOS Greenhouse Chats. This is your opportunity to ask questions of one of the most knowledgable orchid experts in the USA who can answer all your culture questions.
March 19, 2023	TBA	TBA
April 2023	ORCHIDOPHILIA 2023	We do not hold a monthly meeting during the show month.
April 29-30, 2023	ALGONQUIN COLLEGE	We do not hold a monthly meeting during the show month.
May 28, 2023	TBA	Note that we have moved the date of this meeting to avoid the May long weekend holiday. Please mark your calendars

NOTE: During this season we are planning hybrid meetings. You can join online via Zoom or in-person. At hybrid meetings there will only be an in-person Show Table. Details will be provided in Spike.

During this season we will be having hybrid meetings - both in-person and online via Zoom.

We will provide details of this season’s meetings, as well as any group orders, as they are firmed up. Be sure to check Spike for full information.