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SUMMARY:OOS April 2023 Meeting—CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting is canceled\, as many OOS members will be attending the Tulsa Orchid Society Show & Sale.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-april-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:20230408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T120000
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SUMMARY:WRGC Volunteer Opportunity: Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Will Rogers Gardens is having an Easter Egg Hunt in the Color Garden and crafts in the Conservatory. Kenton Peter\, WRG Naturalist\, is looking for volunteers to help with the event. If you can help\, please\, log your volunteer hours for Oklahoma Orchid Society.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/wrgc-volunteer-opportunity-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ORGANIZER;CN="Will Rogers Gardens &#038%3B Arboretum":MAILTO:kenton.peters@okc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230319T153000
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SUMMARY:OOS March 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\nJana Butcher and Mike Friday will guide us in the proper way to prepare our flowers for presentation and the proper practices for our annual show in May.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-march-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:20230222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20230114T223235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T010609Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event: AARP "Understanding Orchids"
DESCRIPTION:Enchantingly beautiful but often frustratingly difficult to grow\, orchids have challenged indoor gardeners almost as long as the practice of bringing plants inside has been popular. Join Horticultural Specialty Grower Greg Griffis\, Longwood Gardens’ orchid expert\, as he explores the popular genera of orchids\, explains their growth requirements and how their needs differ from those of other houseplants\, and discusses their natural habitat and plant structure. Griffis will share his top tips and tricks for keeping your orchids alive and thriving\, and will even demonstrate how to properly repot an orchid. Beware—once you start growing orchids\, you may not be able to stop! \n\n\n\n Please note that you must sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register. AARP membership is not required to create an account. Please do not opt out of event -related emails\, as you will be emailed a link to join the discussion prior to the event.  \n\n\n\nContact Find Fun with AARP at findfun@aarp.org for more information.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/aarp-online-event-understanding-orchids/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230219T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20221216T193119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T182430Z
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SUMMARY:OOS February 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\nThe America Orchid Society’s Deborah Bodei will demonstrate how to use AOS’ OrchidPro to research orchids\, their awards\, and other information.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-february-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:20230218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20230114T224430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T010618Z
UID:6973-1676721600-1676746800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Online Event: Orchid Digest "Paphiopedilum Guild"
DESCRIPTION:The Orchid Digest Presents the 65th Paphiopedilum Guild\, a hybrid event\, in-person and virtual. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nTheresa Hill: Paphiopedilum charlesworthii\, a Giant AmongMiniatures\n\n\n\nFrank Cervera: The Phragmipediums of Brazil\n\n\n\nBrandon Tam: Culture of Slipper Orchids\n\n\n\nHarold Koopowitz: How Slipper Orchids Have Sex\n\n\n\n\nOn-Site Vendors\n\n\n\n\nHillsview Gardens\n\n\n\nSunset Valley Orchids\n\n\n\nNorman’s Orchids\n\n\n\nMonster Island Orchids\n\n\n\nOn-site Silent Auction to be held!!\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, see Orchid Digest. The recording of the event will be available to ALL who register!
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/online-event-orchid-digest-paphiopedilum-guild/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20230114T230429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T010627Z
UID:6976-1676196000-1676214000@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Online Event: AOS "Winter Blues!"
DESCRIPTION:The AOS is proud to announce its 4th Orchid Culture Day!!! We are proud to have Carson Whitlow\, best noted for breeding blue Cattleya in the ’60s\, and AOS judge\, speaking on Blue Cattleya and their Culture; Leslie Ee\, AOS judge and a noted breeder Blue Phalaenopsis: How Indigos can Help; Rob Griesbach\, AOS judge and conservationist\, speaking about the History of Breeding Blue Flowers; and noted breeder and AOS judge and speaker\, Fred Clarke speaking on His breeding of Blue Mini Cats and other Blue Orchids. Come with your coffee and snacks!! Enjoy a day with these delightful speakers and learn lots about these topics\, history\, hybridizing and of course CULTURE! Cost is $30; register with American Orchid Society. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n10-10:45 Fred Clarke\n\n\n\n10:45-11:00 am Q and A \n\n\n\n11-11:15 Coffee Break \n\n\n\n11:15-12:00 pm Carson Whitlow  \n\n\n\n12-12:15pm Q and A\n\n\n\n12:15-12:30 pm\, Refreshment break \n\n\n\n12:30-1:15 Leslie Ee \n\n\n\n1:15 -1:30\, we will take questions to send to Ron in England\, to answer later \n\n\n\n1:30-1:45 Refreshment break \n\n\n\n1:45-2:30 Rob Griesbach \n\n\n\n2:30-2:45 Q and A \n\n\n\n2:45-3 pm Spin the Wheel of Orchid Fortune!! for a prize
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/online-event-aos-winter-blues/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20221216T191855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T165940Z
UID:6791-1673787600-1673796600@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS January 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\nWith the dawn of a new year\, we are returning to the basics with “Orchids 101.” Come learn the proper care and feeding of some of the most beautiful species of flora imaginable. \nSpeaker’s Biography\nProud member\, former Oklahoma Orchid Society President\, current Trustee\, and all around good guy  Mike Friday will be presenting.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-january-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:20221112T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20221031T212659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T220635Z
UID:6678-1668270600-1668285000@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:The Orchid Digest "Virtual International Conservation Speakers Day"
DESCRIPTION:Hear international speakers discuss conservation in Costa Rica\, Panama\, Nepal\, Malaysia\, and Mexican ecosystems and their orchids. Speakers are Diego Bogarín – Documenting the Orchid Diversity of Costa Rica and Panama through DNA Genome Skimming and Digital Illustration; Dr. Bijaya Pant – My Journey of Native Orchid Conservation Through in vitro Culture and Reintroduction; Dr. Rusea Go – Orchids of Peninsular Malaysia\, An Update On Diversity\, New Discovery\, Prevailing Threats And Awareness Initiatives; Dennis Szesko – Orchid Biomes of Mexico. Cost is $30. Register here.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/the-orchid-digest-virtual-international-conservation-speakers-day/
LOCATION:Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220119T145803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T223832Z
UID:4356-1665925200-1665934200@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS October 2022 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“Winterizing Your Orchid Collection” by OOS President\, Dr. Douglas Needham \nDoug will discuss light\, temperature\, watering\, humidity\, fertilization\, and pest management to ensure your orchids thrive through winter. \nSpeaker’s Biography\nDr. Douglas Needham is retired Vice President\, Education\, Longwood Gardens\, and former Professor of Floriculture\, Oklahoma State University. He earned his B.S. in Biological Sciences and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Horticultural Plant Breeding and Genetics from Purdue University. He was recognized as Distinguished Agriculture Alumnus by Purdue in 2017\, and he was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal by The Royal Horticultural Society in 2018. He has enjoyed growing flowering plants since he was a child\, and that passion continues throughout retirement. 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.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-october-2022-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;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20201223T203821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T201229Z
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SUMMARY:Show Postcard Designs are Due
DESCRIPTION:OOS members and the public are invited to design a postcard for the May Show & Sale. All design must be the submitter’s own\, original work. Design must be sized for standard A6 postcard\, 5.83″ × 4.13″ (148 mm × 105 mm)\, portrait or landscape. The following information must be included on the postcard. \n\n“Orchid Kicks on Route 66”\n2023 Oklahoma Orchid Society Show & Sale\nSaturday & Sunday\, May 6 & 7\, 10am–4pm\nWill Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\nFree Admission & Free Parking\nInformation: okOrchidSociety.org\nMember of Oklahoma Garden Clubs\, Inc.\n\nSubmit a PDF of your postcard to Show Co-Chair Jana Butcher by 7pm October 7\, 2022. More than one design may be submitted per person. \nOOS membership will vote on postcard designs\, and the winning design will be announced at October’s OOS meeting. The winning design will become the property of Oklahoma Orchid Society\, Inc.\, for advertising purposes\, and the submitter of the winning design will receive a $25 vendor coupon to be used at the May Show & Sale.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/show-postcard-designs-are-due/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OOS Show & Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220907T191603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T191725Z
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SUMMARY:Will Rogers Gardens Public Class
DESCRIPTION:OOS Member Dr. Mike Friday will present “Basic Orchid Care for the Beginning Grower” at 1–3pm in Meeting Room #1  of Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center\, 3400 NW 36th Street\, Oklahoma City. Dr. Friday will cover basic orchid care\, including watering\, fertilizing\, and repotting\, for some of the more commonly grown orchid genera. See Will Rogers Gardens calendar for more details and registration information.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/will-rogers-gardens-public-class/
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:20220927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220923T125224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T005054Z
UID:6306-1664307000-1664310600@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Native Orchid Conference Virtual Presentation: "Investigating Mycorrhizal Fungi as Drivers of Host Tree Specificity Dendrophylax lindenii"
DESCRIPTION:Few orchids evoke as much mystery and intrigue as the rare and beautiful Ghost Orchid\, Dendrophylax lindenii. Just ask Mike Owen\, Susan Orlean and John Laroche\, all brought to the fore by Ms. Orlean’s well known book The Orchid Thief. \nNow meet Lynnaun Johnson\, PhD. who conducted extensive research involving the mycorrhizal fungi associated with Dendrophylax lindenii in both Florida and Cuba. Join Dr. Johnson as he discusses his findings during the first NOC virtual presentation of the 2022 Fall season. \nTuesday – September 27\, 2022 8:30 PM (Eastern time)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84341156157?pwd=dytxYyt6SXhGT25kR2JGdUFPOGY3Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 843 4115 6157\nPasscode: 454335 \nThis presentation will be recorded.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/native-orchid-conference-virtual-presentation-investigating-mycorrhizal-fungi-as-drivers-of-host-tree-specificity-dendrophylax-lindenii/
LOCATION:Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220119T151357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T193528Z
UID:4374-1663506000-1663515000@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS September 2022 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\nSarah Hedean\, Living Collections Manager at Smithsonian Gardens\, will present “Orchid Record Keeping\,” and\, then\, Justin Kondrat\, Lead Horticulturist of Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection\, will take us on a virtual tour of some of the Smithsonian’s blooming orchids. \nSpeaker’s Biography\nSarah Hedean has served as Living Collections Manager at Smithsonian Gardens since 2016. Previously\, she held the position Orchid Curator for over ten years. Additionally\, she is Board Member of the National Capital Orchid Society. In her current position at the Smithsonian\, Sarah oversees the overall collection management of the Smithsonian Garden’s (SG) Living Plant Collections including the Orchid\, Tree\, and Display Collections. As a vital and vibrant part of the Smithsonian experience\, Smithsonian Gardens engages people with plants and gardens\, informs on the roles both play in our cultural and natural worlds\, and inspires appreciation and stewardship. Sarah has a M.S. degree in Public Horticulture Administration from University of Delaware and a B.S. in Horticulture from Penn State University. \nJustin Kondrat  has served as Lead Horticulturist — Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection since 2018. Previously\, he held the position Orchid Collection Gardener at the U.S. Botanic Garden. In his current position\, Justin is responsible for the cultivation\, management\, conservation\, and strategic planning of the United States’ National orchid collection. His duties include: development of best horticultural practices\, curation of living collections\, facility maintenance\, exhibition planning\, strategic goals\, budgeting\, stewardship plan development/application\, creation of educational materials\, and various committee assignments. Justin has a B.S. degree in Plant Sciences from Cornell University.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-september-2022-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:20220917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220916T195332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T203551Z
UID:6231-1663405200-1663426800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sales at Tulsa Garden Center
DESCRIPTION:Multiple organizations will be selling everything from house plants\, perennials\, pollinator plants\, daylilies\, hostas\, iris\, cacti\, succulents\, and more. Also\, don’t miss the SPECIAL SALE happening in the Conservatory. This is a once-in-a-lifetime thinning of the Conservatory Collection in order to raise money for a restoration project. NOT TO BE MISSED!
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/plant-sales-at-tulsa-garden-center/
LOCATION:The Tulsa Garden Center\, 2435 S Peoria Ave\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Society's Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220211T011839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T203246Z
UID:4612-1661086800-1661095800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS August 2022 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\nPeter Zale\, Ph.D.\, Associate Director\, Conservation\, Plant Breeding and Collections\, Longwood Gardens\, will present “Invasive Species: The Dark Side of Orchids.” \nSpeaker’s Biography\nPeter Zale\, Ph.D holds a Master’s degree and Ph.D in plant breeding and genetics (2009\, 2014) from The Ohio State University and is currently Associate Director\, Conservation\, Plant Breeding\, and Collections\, at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square\, PA. In this position he leads curatorial activities\, the plant breeding programs\, the plant exploration program\, and the plant conservation program. He has participated in over 25 plant exploration expeditions throughout the United States\, Japan\, Vietnam\, Myanmar\, the Republic of Georgia\, Azerbaijan\, Uzbekistan\, and China. These plant exploration initiatives support other endeavors at Longwood centered around development of a plant conservation program focused on horticultural aspects of native orchids of the U.S. and temperate terrestrial orchids from around the world.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-august-2022-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:20220717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220717T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220119T151244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T225702Z
UID:4372-1658062800-1658071800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS July 2022 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 Culture by Windowsill and Lights: Gardening Indoors” by Dr. Erik Runkle\, Professor and Floriculture Extension Specialist\, Michigan State University \nSpeaker’s Biography\nDr. Erik Runkle is a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University. Erik obtained a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Illinois and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Horticulture at Michigan State University. Over the years he has investigated the effects of light and temperature on the commercial production of phalaenopsis orchids (and a few other genera) as well as a wide variety of garden plants. Erik recently developed the Controlled-Environment Lighting Laboratory to better understand how the light spectrum can be manipulated to produce crops with desired attributes.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-july-2022-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:20220619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220119T151137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T002345Z
UID:4370-1655643600-1655652600@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS June 2022 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\nA popular topic to the general public\, chic orchid stylist Brian Truong will demonstrate the high art of repotting. \nSpeaker’s Biography\nThe sensei of floral feng shui\, Society member Brian Truong has been featured in the The Daily Oklahoman and been a star vendor to the Society’s flower shows. In fact\, if you have a stellar orchid specimen\, he probably sold it to you. Understandably\, when Brian is not orchid whispering\, he is orchid breeding.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-june-2022-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:20220611T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220605T154425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T154531Z
UID:5625-1654959600-1654975800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Orchid Digest Speakers Day — Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The 18th Orchid Digest Speakers Day\nis coming Saturday\, June 11\, 2022\,\nLectures 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm PDT. \nGreat Speakers!\nPeter T. Lin\, Sarah Hurdel\, Kelly McCracken\, Courtney Hackney. \nVirtual Registration: $30.00 USD.\nClick here: VIRTUAL REGISTRATION.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/orchid-digest-speakers-day-virtual/
LOCATION:Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220107T194832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T032653Z
UID:4146-1651914000-1651942800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Oklahoma Orchid Society's Spring 2022 Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:OOS’s Spring 2022 Show & Sale opens to the public at 9:00am in the Gardens’ Exhibition Hall. Admission and parking are free. Become an OOS member this weekend\, May 7 & 8\, and receive a 10% discount on your first year’s membership; use code SHOW10. \nShow Type: Bench Show with no exhibits\, including no conservation or education exhibit \nSetup: Orchid flower and plant registration on Friday\, May 6\, Noon–5:00pm in the Gardens’ Meeting Room #1. Vendor setup on Friday\, May 6\, 6pm–11pm in the Gardens’ Exhibition Hall. \nJudging: Saturday\, May 7\, ribbon judging begins at 8:00am in the Gardens’ Exhibition Hall\, immediately followed by AOS judging. \nTear down and clean-up will be from 5–6pm Saturday\, May 7.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oklahoma-orchid-societys-spring-2022-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:20220430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220115T215946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T033323Z
UID:4236-1651312800-1651420800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Kansas Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Kansas Orchid Society “Orchids\, Simply Irresistible!” Spring Show & Sale will be held at Botanica\, The Wichita Gardens April 30 & May 1. International and nationally known vendors\, including Ecuagenera\, Sunset Valley Orchids\, High Desert Orchids\, and J&L Orchids\, will be selling orchids. See SWROGA Web for details.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/kansas-orchid-society-spring-show-sale/
LOCATION:Botanica\, The Wichita Gardens\, 701 N Amidon Ave\, Wichita\, 67203
CATEGORIES:GPJC AOS Judging,Other Society's Show & Sale,SWROGA Show & Sale
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas Orchid Society":MAILTO:svcsjp@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220119T151023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T002053Z
UID:4368-1650805200-1650814200@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS April 2022 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\nIn anticipation of an awarding-winning flower show and sale in May\, the illustrious Jana Butcher will prepare the membership by going over the rules and standards of an AOS-sanctioned event. \nSpeaker’s Biography\nJana Butcher is the immediate former President of the Oklahoma Orchid Society and architect of multitudes of successful flower shows. When not planning Society events\, she raises phenomenal slipper orchids. Eat your heart out Martha Stewart!
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-april-2022-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:20220326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220303T210508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T210602Z
UID:4820-1648292400-1648308600@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OCA Orchid Conservation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Orchid Conservation Alliance presents  “A Conservation Zoom-posium.” To attract the broadest possible audience participation\, the event will be free\, but prior registration is required \nIt is a pleasure to announce the Orchid Conservation Alliance’s first-ever Orchid Conservation Symposium. The goal is to acquaint you with our currently-supported reserves and some of the people who are overseeing them. In the past we have asked these conservationists what they were up to\, written a summary\, and sent it to you. With the advent of live Zoom programming\, we have cut out the middleman\, us\, and are bringing our partners and their reserve projects directly to you. \nWe are currently supporting three organizations: Fundación EcoMinga in Ecuador\, Corporación SalvaMontes in northern Colombia\, and La Palma in southern Colombia. The symposium will begin with an introductory biodiversity presentation by renowned biologist and OCA member Tom Givnish. After that\, the principals behind each of these organizations will give a presentation about the reserves and their recent activities and be available for your questions. \nSee OCA for further details and registration.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oca-orchid-conservation-symposium/
LOCATION:Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Orchid Conservation Alliance":MAILTO:info@orchidconservationalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220320T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220119T150912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T224208Z
UID:4366-1647781200-1647790200@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS March 2022 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\nRuss Vernon will explore the topic of the Birds\, Bees\, and Orchids (XXX-Orchids). \nSpeaker’s Biography\nRuss grew up in Cleveland\, Ohio. Early on he had an interest in plants\, helping in the yard and growing cacti purchased with his allowance. His parents and grandparents were all interested in various aspects of horticulture. \nWhen Russ was 12 years old\, his uncle arrived with 6 orchids saying\,”If you can grow those darned cacti\, you ought to be able to grow these.” And a career was launched. Russ is a graduate of Ohio State University majoring in horticulture/floriculture. He has worked for Orchid by Hausermann\, A&P Orchids\, Ball State University’s Wheeler Orchid Collection and Species Bank\, and Jim Davis\, the creator of Garfield the Cat. \nIn 2004\, Russ and his wife Anita started New Vision Orchids. The company specializes in Phalaenopsis\, Odontoglossum and their intergenerics\, Miltoniopsis\, Cattleya\, and Lycaste. The biggest area of focus is hybridizing\, wholesale and retail sales. Russ also lectures to various orchid societies across the country and conducts workshops on orchid culture. \nRuss is a judge of the American Orchid Society and is past President of the International Phalaenopsis Alliance\, and Past President of the Mid-America Orchid Congress and serves on their Conservation Committee. He and Anita have two daughters.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-march-2022-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:20220226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20211201T200149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T031018Z
UID:4028-1645866000-1645873200@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OKC Parks & Recreation Public Class: Better Indoor Orchid Growing
DESCRIPTION:The Oklahoma Orchid Society is sponsoring the public class “Better Indoor Orchid Growing” with Jana Butcher. Registrants will learn how to set up an effective orchid growing area in their homes or businesses. Program is appropriate for ages 12+\, and registration is $5 per person. Register at City of Oklahoma Parks & Recreation.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/better-indoor-orchid-growing/
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:20220220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220119T150042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T223056Z
UID:4358-1645362000-1645371000@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:OOS February 2022 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“What’s in a Name?” by Rich Ackerman \nThis introductory talk will help you understand the basics of orchid naming. From the tag in a pot you can tell whether the orchid is a species or a hybrid\, and a whole lot more. Bring a pen or pencil for Rich’s engaging\, interactive presentation! \nSpeaker’s Biography\nRich Ackerman has lived in Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, for over thirty years\, where he has grown a wide variety of plants. His current interest is Florida native orchids. He caught the orchid bug attending the World Orchid Conference in Miami in 2008. \nSome of what keeps him busy includes: \n\nFlorida Master Gardener Volunteer\nPast President of the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society\nUrban Horticulture Advisory Board for UF/IFAS Broward County Extension\nAdvisory Council at Flamingo Gardens\nProfessor Emeritus at Broward College
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oos-february-2022-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:20220205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220118T005302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T012228Z
UID:4263-1644066000-1644076800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Oklahoma Native Plant Society Hosts "Nature's Best Hope" with Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:As an affiliate society of the Oklahoma Native Plant Society\, Oklahoma Orchid Society is pleased to announce a free seminar “Nature’s Best Hope” and book signing by award-winning author Doug Tallamy. See Oklahoma Native Plant Society for further details.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oklahoma-native-plant-society-hosts-natures-best-hope-with-doug-tallamy-2/
LOCATION:University of Central Oklahoma\, Nigh University Center’s Constitution Hall\, Garland Godfey Dr.\, Edmond\, OK\, 73034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Society's Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Native Plant Society":MAILTO:onpsinfo@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220118T004926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T004926Z
UID:4255-1643994000-1644004800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Oklahoma Native Plant Society Hosts "Nature's Best Hope" with Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:As an affiliate society of the Oklahoma Native Plant Society\, Oklahoma Orchid Society is pleased to announce a free seminar “Nature’s Best Hope” and book signing by award-winning author Doug Tallamy. See Oklahoma Native Plant Society for further details.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/oklahoma-native-plant-society-hosts-natures-best-hope-with-doug-tallamy/
LOCATION:Jenks High School Auditorium\, Bldg. 6\, 205 E B Street\, Jenks\, OK\, 74037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Society's Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Native Plant Society":MAILTO:onpsinfo@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220114T200422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T202539Z
UID:4204-1643281200-1643284800@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of the Smithsonian Gardens' Orchid Collection
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Justin Kondrat\, Horticulturist\, Smithsonian Gardens \nSince it was established in 1974\, the Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection (SGOC) started with a bequest from Marjorie Merriweather Post\, and in conjunction with support from Mary Livingston Ripley\, this collection became well-established and has grown to over 4\,000 specimens from all over the world. Collections like SGOC are a vital conservation resource offering protection to species from a variety of threats including habitat change and over collecting. SGOC is maintained within the Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Suitland\, Maryland by staff\, interns\, contractors and volunteers. This virtual tour\, led by Justin Kondrat\, SGOC Lead Horticulturist\, will give you a rare look into how large-scale collections are managed and persevered for generations of inspiration. \nRegistration is free; click here to register.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/virtual-tour-of-the-smithsonian-gardens-orchid-collection/
LOCATION:Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105809
CREATED:20220114T201728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T031127Z
UID:4207-1642851000-1642869000@okorchidsociety.org
SUMMARY:42nd Annual Paphiopedilum Forum
DESCRIPTION:The National Capital Orchid Society is hosting the year’s Annual Paphiopedilum Forum virtually. The Forum will feature Steve Hampson\, speaking on Slipper Orchids of Southern and Southwestern China; Dr. David Roberts\, speaking on Analysis of the Global Market for Paphiopedilum and Implications for Their Conservation;  and Sam Tsui of Orchid Inn\, speaking on State of the Art of Paphiopedilum Culture. See the National Capitol Orchid Society for more information and to register; registration for the Forum is $25.
URL:https://okorchidsociety.org/event/42nd-annual-paphiopedilum-forum/
LOCATION:Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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