North Shore Orchid Society

Monthly Meeting 8:00pm 1st Wednesday of each month

Formed to educate and encourage its members, and the public, in a better understanding and appreciating of all orchids. We encourage discussion between members at our regular monthly meetings and during our other events throughout the year.

The North Shore Orchid Society is one of the premier orchid societies of Sydney, Australia and was formed to educate and encourage its members, and the public, in a better understanding and appreciating of all orchids. We encourage discussion between members at our regular monthly meetings and during our other events throughout the year.

Monthly Meeting 8:00pm

1st Wednesday of each month

The Dougherty Centre

7 Victor Street, Chatswood.

At each meeting, members "bench" orchids in flower in appropriate classes for judging and for the appreciation of all assembled. Points are awarded for first, second and third in each class. In addition, prizes are awarded for the "Judges Choice" (Novice and Open sections), and a "Popular Vote" is decided by all present.

Before each meeting usually at 7:30pm a culture class is held and all members, especially novices, are invited to attend.

At each meeting there is a raffle for quality prizes; and supper, tea or coffee and cakes, is served at no charge.

Activities and Benefits of the Society
Guest Speakers
The guest speaker program is an important part of our activities, encompassing a multitude of subjects connected with orchids. Interesting and authoritative speakers talk on subjects that include the latest in controlling pests, growing methods, managing a collection or their own personal approach to orchid growing. Often slides of many unique and beautiful orchids are shown, along with information on them.

Library
An extensive and comprehensive Library is available to members, free of charge, on a month by month basis. This is a great reference source that costs you nothing.

Plant Sales
A plant sales table at the meetings enables you to purchase plants at reasonable prices and often becomes a social centre where members, as usual, discuss orchids and what's new.

At least once a year we hold a plant 'Auction' allowing members to sell their excess orchids. Usually a great variety of orchids are so