The Dunes Kalamazoo Orchid Society is a group of orchid enthusiast who offer camaraderie, encouragement and education to all orchid growers. All meetings except the holiday and summer potlucks include an educational element by way of a speaker presentation, slide show or video presentation.
Please Join Us
The society general meets the first Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. from September through May. Meeting are currently held in the Haven Reformed Church, 5350 N Sprinkle Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Meetings are free and open to the public.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Apr 14, 2018 from 9-11 a.m.
ORCHID SALE FUNDRAISER
Join us for a field trip to Mast Greenhouse. Mast provides this event as a courtesy to GVOS and KDOS societies as a fundraising event. They are not open to the public, but you are encouraged to bring friends and family members. Orchids available are mainly Phalaenopsis, but they usually have some intergenerics, Miltonias and others at $14/plant. Remember to bring cash or check.
May 5, 2018 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
MOTHER’S DAY ORCHID SALE
West Hills Athletic Club, 2001 South 11th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Several varieties of lovely potted orchids will be available for purchase! We will also have potting mix, fertilizer and growing information available. This sale is open to the public. All funds generated go towards support , encouragement and education to all orchid growers in our society and community. Click here to learn more.
May 6, 2018
REGULAR SOCIETY MEETING
Russ Vernon of New Vision Orchids will give a presentation on Odontaglossums. He will also bring plants for sale.
Jun 6, 2018 from 2-6 p.m.
FLOWER SHOW AND ORCHID SALE
Radisson Plaza Hotel
100 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
The Kalamazoo Garden Council, kalamazoogardencouncil.org, is presenting a free flower show that is free and open to the public. The event will be interesting to anyone that likes flowers, art and gardening. And, KDOS will have a vendor table available with orchids for purchase. Stop by and see us.
June or July, 2018
SOCIETY POTLUCK PICNIC
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Sep 9, 2018
REGULAR SOCIETY MEETING
Presentation on mounting orchids.