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SUMMARY:Monthly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:In-person meetings take place in the Hope Presbyterian Church 7132 Portland Avenue\, Richfield. Use the Portland entrance to Hope’s parking lot and go to Door 2. If the door is locked\, please knock. \nMeetings take place the 3rd Saturday of each month except for July\, September and December. \n\n\nAsk the Expert – These presentations are informal opportunities to learn from your fellow members about various topics\, generally from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nThe Education Committee will be offering “Ask the Expert” presentations.  These are mini lectures offered by our members. You are welcome to attend any and all sessions that are of interest to you. All sessions are recorded and available for members. Want to see a past session? Be sure your membership is up to date or become a member today. \nMembership Meetings – Meetings begin at 1:00 p.m. and typically last two to three hours.  We start with our business meeting followed by the Orchid Show and Tell Table. \nAfter a break\, we conclude with our guest speaker. \nGuests are welcome to visit two times. Please use the contact page and reach out to us.
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/monthly-meetings/
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SUMMARY:Winter Carnival Orchid Show
DESCRIPTION:Winter Carnival Orchid Show\n\nStep into a tropical paradise during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! The Winter Carnival Orchid Show returns to the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory on January 24 from 10 AM to 5 PM and January 25 from 10 AM to 4 PM\, offering a vibrant\, midwinter escape that’s become a must-see for orchid lovers across the Midwest.\n\nNow celebrating its 51st year\, the show transforms the Conservatory into a breathtaking oasis filled with hundreds of exquisite orchids—showcased by the Conservatory\, the Orchid Society of Minnesota\, and renowned local and national growers. Wander through stunning displays\, where the vivid colors and delicate beauty of orchids transport you far from the icy grip of Minnesota winter.\n\nEnhance your experience by meeting orchid experts\, exploring the world of orchid culture\, and browsing an impressive selection of plants and orchid-themed treasures. Top-tier vendors include Arnold J. Klehm Growers Inc.\, Deerwood Orchids\, New World Orchids\, Orchids Limited\, Ten Shin Orchids and the talented members of the Orchid Society of Minnesota\, offering exceptional plants and items to take home and brighten your space.\n\nDon’t miss this extraordinary event—your chance to savor the beauty of orchids\, connect with fellow enthusiasts\, and escape to the tropics without leaving Saint Paul.\n\n\nThe members of the OSM are excited to welcome you to the show! If you’d like to purchase tickets\, you may do so through the Como Zoo & Conservatory website\, as they are responsible for all ticket sales.\n\n\nJoin us for a weekend of warmth\, wonder\, and world-class orchids!\n\n\n\n\nDownloads for Exhibitors and Vendors \nExhibit & Plant Registration Entry & Instructions Form \nMAOC Classification List\nIntergeneric Makeup List Alphabetized by Abbreviation\nIntergeneric Makeup List Alphabetized by Name\nDendrobium Cheat Sheet\nPaph Cheat Sheet\nDendro/Paph Cheat Sheet
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/https-orchidsocietyofminnesota-org-winter-carnival-orchid-show/
LOCATION:Marjorie McNeely Conservatory\, 1225 Estabrook Dr\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shows
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SUMMARY:Annual Orchid Sale
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our spectacular Annual Orchid Sale hosted at Hope Presbyterian Church ! \nMark your calendars for Saturday\, September 6th\, between 9am and 12pm\, and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of orchids in the Heritage Room. \nDiscover a sale for orchid enthusiasts\, where you can purchase an array of orchid plants\, fertilizers\, and potting mixes. Whether you’re a seasoned orchid connoisseur or just starting your journey\, this event is your golden opportunity to find all your orchid essentials under one roof. Don’t miss out – come explore\, shop\, and enhance your orchid collection on this special day!
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/1534/
LOCATION:Hope Presbyterian Church\, 7132 Portland Ave\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State Fair Orchid Show
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome join us at the Minnesota State Fair for an orchid  \nPICNIC IN PARADISE! \nFriday\, August 29\, 2025 – Saturday\, August 30\, 2025 \n9am – 9pm Both Days \nStop by or annual Minnesota State Fair Orchid Show! \nOur theme for this year’s show is “An Orchid Picnic in Paradise” Imagine all of our beautiful orchids\, deliciously displayed in a picnic setting! \nWe are located in the Horticulture Building on the fairgrounds. \nYou never know\, you might even see an orchid in a picnic basket!
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/1530/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Fair\, Horticulture Building
CATEGORIES:Shows
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State Fair Orchid Show
DESCRIPTION:Stop by or annual Minnesota State Fair Orchid Show!\n\n\nI scream\, you scream\, we all scream for orchids!\n\n\n\nOur theme for this year’s show is “Orchid Delight.”\nImagine all of our beautiful orchids\, deliciously displayed in an ice cream shop! \n\nWe are located in the Horticulture Building on the fairgrounds.\nYou never know\, you might even see an orchid in a cone (Sorry…cannot eat this one…HA!)\n\n\n\nAlyssa Murphy\nalyssa@popmartian.com
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/minnesota-state-fair-orchid-show/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Fair\, Horticulture Building
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SUMMARY:Annual Orchid Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our spectacular Annual Orchid Sale hosted at Bachmans on Lyndale! \nMark your calendars for Saturday\, September 9th\, between 9am and 12pm\, and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of orchids in the Heritage Room. \nDiscover a paradise for orchid enthusiasts\, where you can indulge in a captivating array of orchid plants\, premium fertilizers\, and top-notch potting mixes. Whether you’re a seasoned orchid connoisseur or just starting your journey\, this event is your golden opportunity to find all your orchid essentials under one roof. Don’t miss out – come explore\, shop\, and elevate your orchid collection on this special day!
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/1277/
LOCATION:Bachman’s Floral\, Gift & Garden\, 6010 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55419\, United States
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SUMMARY:Orchids With The Experts
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URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/orchids-with-the-experts/
LOCATION:Bachman’s Floral\, Gift & Garden\, 6010 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55419\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230130
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SUMMARY:Winter Carnival Orchid Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/winter-carnival-orchid-show-2/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Shows
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CREATED:20221023T163334Z
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SUMMARY:Orchid Muse: The Story of an Obsession in Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Erica Hannickel
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/orchid-muse-the-story-of-an-obsession-in-flowers/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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CREATED:20221023T163155Z
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SUMMARY:The Four Horsemen: Cattleya walkeriana\, aclandiae\, nobilor\, schillleriana
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker Jim Davison
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/the-four-horsemen-cattleya-walkeriana-aclandiae-nobilor-schillleriana/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Ron Parsons
DESCRIPTION:“Genus Dendrobium”\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/ron-parsons/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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CREATED:20220119T021807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T215606Z
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SUMMARY:T. J. Hartung
DESCRIPTION:“Orchids of Mexico”\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/t-j-hartung/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:George Guenthner
DESCRIPTION:“Cases and Coolers: Microenvironments for Orchids at Home”
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/george-guenthner/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220319T130000
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SUMMARY:Nile Dusediecker
DESCRIPTION:“Orchids Over the Andes” \n 
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/nile-dusediecker/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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CREATED:20220119T020801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T020801Z
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SUMMARY:Ken Cameron
DESCRIPTION:“The effects of climate change on orchid diversity and conservation in the Upper Midwest”
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/ken-cameron/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220131
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CREATED:20220119T021647Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Carnival Orchid Show
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets to the show at https://comozooconservatory.org/winter-carnival-orchid-show/ \n** Due to COVID\, tickets must be purchased to attend the orchid show **
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/winter-carnival-orchid-show/
LOCATION:Marjorie McNeely Conservatory\, 1225 Estabrook Dr\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shows
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210821T153000
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CREATED:20210423T014332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T014332Z
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SUMMARY:The University of MN Orchid Collection
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/the-university-of-mn-orchid-collection/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210619T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210619T153000
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CREATED:20210322T232132Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker: Peter Lin
DESCRIPTION:Big Leaf Orchids\nTopic: Novelty Phalaenopsis
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/guest-speaker-peter-lin/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210619T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210619T120000
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SUMMARY:Ask The Expert: Stan Smith
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Dirty Orchid Pots and tools – Let’s Clean Them Up Safely
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/ask-the-expert-stan-smith/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ask The Expert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210515T133000
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker: Jason Fischer
DESCRIPTION:Jason Fischer from Orchids Limited will be speaking on Stanhopea.  \n* Note there are no member sales.
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/guest-speaker-jason-fischer/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210515T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044623
CREATED:20210322T231539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T231539Z
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SUMMARY:Ask The Expert: Jayme Hennek
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Taking The Best Orchid Photos Ever
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/ask-the-expert-jayme-hennek/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ask The Expert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210417T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044623
CREATED:20210322T223622Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker : David Remucal
DESCRIPTION:David Remucal\nCurator of Endangered Plants @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum \nTopic: New Orchids at the Arboretum
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/guest-speaker-david-remucal/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210417T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210417T120000
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SUMMARY:Ask The Expert : Julie Hella
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Does This Grow On A Stick\, and If So\, How Do I Do It?
URL:https://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/event/ask-the-expert-julie-hella/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ask The Expert
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