News & Announcements

CIOS February Meeting
Febryary 25th, 1:30pm
Garfield Conservatory

Fred Clarke of Sunset Valley Orchids will be joining us for a Zoom meeting to give his talk:

“Cycnoches, Mormodes, Catasetums recent trends”
A review of the amazing world of Catasetinae. A lively and entertaining presentation, amazing pictures and the making of Fredclarkeara After Dark ‘the blackest orchid seen.’  Also includes a thorough review of plant culture.

We will also have Show and Tell and Plant of the Month! So, bring your in-flower favorites to share with the group.

A big congratulations to Leslie B. for winning the January Plant of the Month with her multifloral paphiopedilum. Visit the Plant of the Month page for a photo of the blooms and name of the plant.

Another big congratulations goes out to all the members that participated in the Three Rivers Orchid Society Show in Fort Wayne on Saturday, February 3rd and Sunday, February 4th. Several members received ribbons for their plants in their relative classes. A member’s paphiopedilum also won Best in Class. Three ribboned plants were also pulled for additional AOS award judging. Check out our display photo on the Past Shows & Events page!

Who We Are

The CIOS is a group of individuals who share a passion for orchids. Members range from novice growers to experts. We come together every month to learn and share our experiences with orchids.

2023 CIOS Board Officers

President: Joshua Waymire
Vice President: Kristi Heckman
Secretary: Troy Austin
Treasurer: Rachel Walker

So Many Reasons to Join

  • Meet new friends that share your passion!
  • Attend informative and fun talks about orchid culture given by experts from around the country
  • Learn tips and tricks for cultivating orchids from beginners and advanced growers!
  • Participate in the Spring Orchid Show!
  • Participate in other orchid shows put on by other orchid societies in our area of the midwest
  • Show-off your orchids at our monthly meetings with our Show & Tell, Orchid of the Month program!
  • Access to special orchid sales
  • Receive invitation to our yearly pitch-in and orchid auction
  • Receive an invitation to our members-only Annual Orchid Bingo