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SUMMARY:OOS Meeting—April 2025
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. \n\n\n\nProgram Presentation\n\n\n\nPast OOS President Jana Butcher will be going over the inns and outs of the flower judging process for our May flower show.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-meeting-april-2025/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20220115T220322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T185909Z
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SUMMARY:Tulsa Orchid Society Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Tulsa Orchid Society’s “Celebration of Orchids” annual Show & Sale will be held at The Tulsa Garden Center. See SWROGA Web for further details. \n\n\n\nRibbon judging is at 8:00 am Saturday\, followed immediately by AOS judging. \n\n\n\nScreenshot
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/tulsa-orchid-society-show-sale/
LOCATION:The Tulsa Garden Center\, 2435 S Peoria Ave\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74114\, United States
CATEGORIES:GPJC AOS Judging,Other Society's Show & Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20241223T210603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T142440Z
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SUMMARY:OOS Meeting—March 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Business Meeting will take place at 1:00–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nInstead of a standard presentation\, we will be helping the Flower Show Committee prepare decorations for OOS’ 75th anniversary. Members are strongly encourage to attend the business meeting for an important update.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-meeting-march-2025/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20241223T210424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T161344Z
UID:8659-1739710800-1739719800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS Meeting—February 2025
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. \n\n\n\nProgram Presentation\n\n\n\nLight and Orchids: Illuminating plants in the home. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker’s Biography\n\n\n\nJana Butcher is a former OOS President and flower show exhibitor extraordinaire.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-meeting-february-2025/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20250124T190515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T191339Z
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SUMMARY:WRGC Public Class: Preparing and Planting a New Garden
DESCRIPTION:Are you contemplating a new garden or wanting to revitalize an existing garden? OOS Trustee Doug Needham will take you through the steps of site selection\, soil preparation\, composting\, planting\, and maintenance. \n\n\n\nDr. Needham is retired Vice President\, Education\, Longwood Gardens\, and retired Professor of Horticulture\, Oklahoma State University. \n\n\n\nThis is a public class offered by OKC Parks\, and preregistration is required. Oklahoma Orchid Society receives volunteer credit for delivering this class.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/wrgc-public-class-preparing-and-planting-a-new-garden/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Public Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Will Rogers Gardens &#038%3B Arboretum":MAILTO:kenton.peters@okc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20241223T210006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T203214Z
UID:8655-1737291600-1737300600@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS Meeting—January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Due to forecasted low temperatures\, the meeting will be Zoom-only: \n\n\n\nhttps://se-edu.zoom.us/j/91391513757 \n\n\n\nProgram Presentation\n\n\n\nWhat’s Up and Growing: Emerging trends in Orchid breeding \n\n\n\nSpeaker’s Biography\n\n\n\nBridget Uzar is in charge of the breeding collection at Carter and Holmes Orchids of South Carolina (https://www.carterandholmes.com/).
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-meeting-january-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20230819T191553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T194152Z
UID:7731-1737100800-1737306000@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:World Slipper Orchid Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Paphiopedilum Guild invites you to the World Slipper Orchid Conference #3 January 17–19\, 2025\, at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo\, Hawaii. See Orchid Digest website for details.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/world-slipper-orchid-conference/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20240614T002348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T190739Z
UID:8433-1729868400-1729958400@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OSGKC Fall Orchid Show
DESCRIPTION:The Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City is holding its Fall Orchid Show & Sale “Bewitched by Orchids” on October 25 at 3–8pm & 26 at 9am–4pm.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/osgkc-fall-orchid-show/
LOCATION:Merriam Community Center\, 6040 Slater St\, Merriam\, Kansas\, 66202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Society's Show & Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231109T193144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T193145Z
UID:8014-1729429200-1729438200@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS October 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. Follow CDC guidelines with respect to COVID-19 precautions. \n\n\n\nProgram Presentation\n\n\n\nTBA \n\n\n\nSpeaker’s Biography\n\n\n\nTBA
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-october-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20221228T214251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T234451Z
UID:6891-1729332000-1729350000@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:GPJC October Judging — CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:All orchid enthusiasts are encouraged to submit orchids for judging by taking them to the GPJC the morning before judging begins or by making arrangements with one of OOS’s AOS judges to take the orchids to judging. Members should download and complete the “Judging Entry Form” for each orchid submitted. Orchid plants and cut flowers submitted at a monthly GPJC judging event or AOS-sanctioned show are candidates for an award.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/gpjc-october-judging/
LOCATION:Southwestern College\, Beech Science Center\, 100 N College Street\, Winfield\, KS\, 67156\, United States
CATEGORIES:GPJC AOS Judging
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231109T193041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T162626Z
UID:8012-1726405200-1726414200@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS September 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. \n\n\n\nProgram Presentation\n\n\n\nDestination Asia: Orchids in Taiwan  \n\n\n\nSpeaker’s Biography\n\n\n\nDr. Doug Needham is a former Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at OSU and the immediate past president of the Oklahoma Orchid Society.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-september-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240818T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231109T192938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T151132Z
UID:8010-1723986000-1723995000@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS August 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZoom meeting link: https://se-edu.zoom.us/j/91396897036 \n\n\n\nProgram Presentation\n\n\n\n“The War on Terror: Pest control for Orchids in the home” \n\n\n\nSpeaker’s Biography\n\n\n\nDr. Raymond Cloyd is a professor in the Department of Entomology at Kansas State University with a specialty in pest management.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-august-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231109T192832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T155512Z
UID:8008-1720855800-1720884600@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS July 2024 Member-exclusive fieldtrip to Color Orchids Texas
DESCRIPTION:Color Orchids Texas \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n1354 Grayson StNocona TX 76255
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-july-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20240415T212402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T212441Z
UID:8320-1719050400-1719055800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:WRGC Public Class: Orchids101
DESCRIPTION:Mike Friday\, President of Oklahoma Orchid Society\, has been growing orchids for 54 years\, and grows in his greenhouse and under lights in his home. He will cover: what is an orchid\, common orchids\, Oklahoma Native Orchids\, orchid culture and propagation\, and repotting. \n\n\n\nWill Rogers Gardens charges $5.00 per person for this class. Registration is required through Oklahoma City Parks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Class
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/wrgc-public-class-orchids101/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Public Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231109T192621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T151622Z
UID:8006-1718542800-1718551800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS June 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. Follow CDC guidelines with respect to COVID-19 precautions. \n\n\n\nProgram Presentation\n\n\n\nAnnual orchid repotting clinic\, please come witness a repotting demonstration and be assisted by an experienced grower to repot your orchid.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-june-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20240103T023037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T032001Z
UID:8132-1716026400-1716044400@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:GPJC May Judging
DESCRIPTION:All orchid enthusiasts are encouraged to submit orchids for judging by taking them to the GPJC the morning before judging begins or by making arrangements with one of OOS’s AOS judges to take the orchids to judging. Members should download and complete the “Judging Entry Form” for each orchid submitted. Orchid plants and cut flowers submitted at a monthly GPJC judging event or AOS-sanctioned show are candidates for an award.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/gpjc-may-judging/
LOCATION:Southwestern College\, Beech Science Center\, 100 N College Street\, Winfield\, KS\, 67156\, United States
CATEGORIES:GPJC AOS Judging
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20230526T142050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T215849Z
UID:7507-1714816800-1714924800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Oklahoma Orchid Society 2024 Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:See hundreds of orchids on show and for sale at Oklahoma Orchid Society’s Spring 2024 Show & Sale\, the Society’s AOS-sanctioned event of the year. This two-day “Bench and Full Exhibit” show will be held on Saturday and Sunday\, May 4 & 5\, from 10am to 4pm at Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK. Admission and parking are free\, and the event is open to the public. See the OOS Shows & Sales webpage for more information.Ribbon judging begins at 8:00 am on Saturday\, followed immediately by AOS judging.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-spring-2024-orchid-show-sale/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:GPJC AOS Judging,OOS Show & Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231109T192311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T130348Z
UID:8002-1713700800-1713715200@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS April 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Kansas Orchid Society (KOS) has invited our membership to attend their picnic; therefore\, we will not be holding a standard meeting at the Will Rogers Garden Center. Instead\, we will journey somewhere over the rainbow and explore the orchids we find there. Munchkins\, scarecrows\, tinmen\, and lions are welcome to attend. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n12:00  Picnic at Island Park\, Winfield\, KS      \n\n\n\nKOS is providing all food and beverage options\, water\, tea and maybe coffee or lemonade.1:15 – 1:45 Progress to Greenhouse at Southwestern College for viewing/self tour and and purchases \n\n\n\n2:00  KOS Meeting & Greenhouse tourGreenhouse remains open until 4 for final purchases.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-april-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Island Park\, 200 Main St\, Winfield\, Kansas\, 67156\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas Orchid Society":MAILTO:svcsjp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231109T192108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T200252Z
UID:8000-1710680400-1710689400@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS March 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. Follow CDC guidelines with respect to COVID-19 precautions. \n\n\n\nProgram Presentation\n\n\n\nMay flower show procedures and elements of AOS-sanctioned flower judging.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-march-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231109T191948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T162824Z
UID:7998-1708261200-1708270200@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS February 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. Follow CDC guidelines with respect to COVID-19 precautions. \n\n\n\nProgram Presentation\n\n\n\nOOS’ own Jana Butcher will present “The Sweet Scent of Orchids: An Anthology.”
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-february-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231029T161933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T174205Z
UID:7976-1708164000-1708167600@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:WRGC Public Class: Greenhouse Inspiration\, Design\, & Construction for Energy Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Douglas Needham\, Ph.D.\, V.M.M.\, will present “Greenhouse Inspiration\, Design\, & Construction for Energy Efficiency.” His presentation will explore key design elements of Victorian\, neoclassical\, geodesic dome\, and industrial modern greenhouse design styles from around the world\, and\, then\, focus on greenhouse design\, materials\, and construction for energy efficiency. \n\n\n\nDr. Needham was Vice President\, Education\, at Longwood Gardens (2007–2017) and Professor of Floriculture at Oklahoma State University (1989–2007). He was recognized as Distinguished Agriculture Alumnus by Purdue University in 2017\, and he was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal by The Royal Horticultural Society\, London\, England\, UK\, in 2018. He grows hundreds of orchids in cool and warm glasshouses\, he designs and cultivates English-inspired perennial borders\, and he is restoring a native prairie. Dr. Needham enjoys sharing his passion for growing plants with others through workshops\, presentations\, tours\, and consulting.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for this public class is through Oklahoma City Parks.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/wrgc-public-class-greenhouse-inspiration-design-construction-for-energy-efficiency/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Public Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20240210T000048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T000510Z
UID:8241-1708074000-1710694800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Myriad Botanical Gardens Orchid Show: "The Curious World of Orchids"
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be transfixed as you step foot into the Curious World of Orchids. The Orchid Show returns to the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory after its extensive renovation. This show will display hundreds of peculiar orchids with fascinating\, unique\, and wildly beautiful shapes. You’ll learn more about these exquisite flowers and what makes them such a unique and diverse plant family\, which is the second largest. Make this show a stop to brighten up your winter. \n\n\n\nHours are Monday-Saturday\, 9am-5pm and Sunday\, 11am-5pm. Admission is FREE for Gardens members. Adult – $10.50; Senior 62+ – $9; Military/Veterans – $9; Student (with ID) – $7; Youth (5-17 years) – $5.50; and ages 4 & under FREE.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/the-curious-world-of-orchids-show/
LOCATION:Myriad Botanical Gardens Crystal Bridge\, 301 W Reno\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Society's Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231109T191807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T183725Z
UID:7995-1705842000-1705851000@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS January 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. Follow CDC guidelines with respect to COVID-19 precautions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nhttps://se-edu.zoom.us/j/93076046522\n\n\n\n\nProgram Presentation\n\n\n\nTBA \n\n\n\nSpeaker’s Biography\n\n\n\nTBA
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-january-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20201124T033523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T214821Z
UID:160-1704531600-1704542400@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS Volunteer Activity: Remove Holiday Lights at Will Rogers Gardens
DESCRIPTION:OOS members are encouraged to volunteer to help remove\, detangle\, test\, wrap\, and store Will Rogers Gardens’ holiday lights. This is an OOS-exclusive volunteer activity. Every volunteer’s service hours will be recorded for Oklahoma Orchid Society\, helping to offset the Society’s rental of facilities at the Exhibition Center. Work is available outdoors and inside the Conservatory. Meet in the Headhouse of the Conservatory\, down the stairs from the Exhibition Center. Follow CDC guidelines with respect to COVID-19 precautions. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/volunteer-to-remove-lights-at-will-rogers-gardens/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20230829T002650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T002651Z
UID:7794-1701014400-1701025200@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Friends of WRG "Tree Lighting Event"
DESCRIPTION:Free horse drawn carriage rides\, visits with Santa and Rumble the Bison from the OKC Thunder. Also\, children’s choirs\, crafts and food trucks. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/friends-of-wrg-tree-lighting-event/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Society's Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Will Rogers Gardens Foundation":MAILTO:friendsofwrgardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20231112T220656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T221047Z
UID:8020-1700308800-1700319600@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OCA 2nd Orchid Conservation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this complimentary symposium is to acquaint you with some of Orchid Conservation Alliance’s currently-supported reserves\, their current projects and challenges\, and some of the people overseeing them.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n9:00-9:55 Prof. Ken Cameron\, University of Wisconsin\, The Impact of Climate Change on Regional Flora\n\n\n\n10:00-10:45 Javier Robayo\, Fundación\, Ecominga\, Baños\, Ecuador\n\n\n\n10:50-11:35 Sebastián Vieira\, Corporación SalvaMontes\, Yaramul\, Colombia\n\n\n\n11:40-12:25 Nicholas Locke\, REGUA\, Rio de Janeiro state\, Brazil\n\n\n\n12:25 – 12:30 Mary Gerritsen\, President\, OCA\, Closing Remarks
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oca-2nd-orchid-conservation-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Orchid Conservation Alliance":MAILTO:info@orchidconservationalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20211009T184226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T214942Z
UID:3908-1699693200-1699704000@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS Volunteer Activity: Install Holiday Lights at Will Rogers Gardens
DESCRIPTION:OOS members are encouraged to volunteer to help detangle\, test\, and install Will Rogers Gardens’ holiday lights. This is an OOS-exclusive volunteer activity. Every volunteer’s service hours will be recorded for Oklahoma Orchid Society\, helping to offset the Society’s rental of facilities at the Exhibition Center. Work is available outdoors and inside. The Conservatory is reserved for a wedding\, so meet in the Conservatory’s headhouse (the long back hallway with potting benches). Enter through the side (back) door. Follow CDC guidelines with respect to COVID-19 precautions. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/install-lights-at-will-rogers-gardens/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20221216T200813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T203654Z
UID:6811-1697374800-1697383800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS October 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. Follow CDC guidelines with respect to COVID-19 precautions. \nProgram Presentation\nOOS member Claire Garrett will take us on a photographic tour of the Amazon\, which she experienced firsthand on the “OCA Orchids in the Wild Tour of Brazil” this past spring. \nSpeaker’s Biography\nTBA
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-october-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20230829T002436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T002437Z
UID:7791-1696165200-1696177800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Friends of WRG "Garden Party with Friends"
DESCRIPTION:The event will be held outdoors in the Color Garden (if inclement weather\, it will be indoors in the Conservatory). There will be booths with gardening information\, butterfly information\, face painting\, and children’s crafts. Also live music\, food trucks and a silent auction. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/friends-of-wrg-garden-party-with-friends/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Society's Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Will Rogers Gardens Foundation":MAILTO:friendsofwrgardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061433
CREATED:20221216T200649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T203855Z
UID:6809-1694955600-1694964600@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS September 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips\, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge\, e.g. a specific pest\, repotting\, mounting\, humidity\, or fertilization\, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions\, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table\, Auction\, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. Follow CDC guidelines with respect to COVID-19 precautions. \nProgram Presentation\n“Orchid Mycorrhizal Relationships” by Dr. Kelly D. Craven \nSpeaker’s Biography\nDr. Kelly Craven likes microbes. So much so\, he has studied them for the past thirty years. We each have roughly six pounds of microbes that call the human body home. This collective group of microbes is called the “human microbiome” and while the large part of these inhabit our stomach and digestive tract\, they are present in all tissues and organs. Critically\, our microbiome is not just freeloading but performs essential functions for our survival and health. The aforementioned gut microbes are needed to extract nutrition from the food we eat. We also inherit a “seed” microbiome from our mothers during birth\, which then grows and helps to train our immune system and other vital functions. So important are our microbiomes\, there is even a gut-brain axis where our gut microbes engage in bi-directional signaling with our brains\, where they impact our cognitive functioning and behavior. In short\, we as “macro-organisms” require the development and proper functioning of our microbiomes to survive and thrive. \nDr. Craven’s research centers around the idea that microbiomes are as important for plants as they are for humans. Natural soils contain the most diverse group of microbes known to man\, where some feed on organic matter and inorganic nutrients while others are attracted to the root systems of plants\, where they feed on simple carbohydrates that exude from the roots. The plant uses photosynthesis to fix CO2 into these simple carbohydrates and exchanges them to microbes in the soil and rhizosphere (where the soil meets the roots) for organic and inorganic nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen. The plant-microbe symbiosis is very similar to the gut microbes in humans. One can imagine a root as a gut turned inside-out\, both fed by the host in exchange for nutrient extraction. Microbiomes also help their hosts deal with environmental stresses\, such as heat\, drought and soil infertility\, all of which we have plenty of here in Oklahoma. Craven seeks to improve stress resilience in important crop plants here in Oklahoma by taking advantage of natural plant microbiomes and designing new ones to grow more healthy and abundant crops with less synthetic fertilizers and less water. To reach this auspicious goal\, he will combine state-of-the-art DNA sequencing and metagenomics methods with greenhouse and field trials here at OSU to understand what plant and soil microbiomes look like in healthy versus depleted soils. If Craven can delineate microbiomes that are consistently present in healthy\, functioning soils he may be able to identify which ones might be missing from depleted ones.  \nThis leads to an exciting practical outcome of Craven’s program where he isolates microbes from plants growing outside in living soils. In his lab\, he screens each one to identify those that have useful traits that might improve productivity and stress resilience in Oklahoma crops. These microbes are then inoculated singly or in simple microbiomes into target plants and grown in the greenhouse to see if the predicted benefits to the plant develop. The best plant-microbe combinations from these trials then move to field trials. Field trials are essential because\, unlike in greenhouses\, environmental conditions change in the field and the introduced microbiome(s) will encounter “resident” soil microbiomes that are adapted to that soil and local environmental conditions. As such\, it is common for the indigenous soil microbes to outcompete the introduced ones. Improving the persistence of introduced microbiomes will also play a major role in Craven’s research. \nMicrobiome research is emerging as a critical component of human health and will play a significant part of our health assessments in the future. Medical intervention strategies will be designed to rectify dysfunctional microbiomes on or in our bodies\, such has already been used successfully to treat digestive tract diseases like irritable bowel syndrome. If Craven can understand the proper functioning of plant microbiomes associated with healthy Oklahoma plants and soils\, he can use this knowledge to improve productivity and disease prevalence while reducing water and fertilizer use. Incorporation of his research with crop breeding efforts and environmental modeling (among others) is a powerful approach that can help alleviate the devastating impacts of world-wide food shortages and climate change that await us in the very near future. \nDr. Craven is Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Oklahoma State University.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-september-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:OOS Monthly Meeting
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