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.

Membership 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.  After a break, we conclude with our guest speaker.

Guests are welcome to visit two times. Please use the contact page and reach out to us.

2025 – 2026 Speakers

August 16, 2025: Chris Satch – “Why Orchids Do What They Do”

October 18, 2025: Erica Hannickel – “Growing Orchids in Small Spaces”

November 15, 2025: Kim Federsen – “Yes, You Can Grow Vandaceous Orchids”

January 17, 2026: TBA

February 21, 2026: Matthias Seelis – “Cattleya leuddemanniana”

March 21, 2026: TBA

April 18, 2026: Manny Aybar

May 16, 2026: Dan Newman of Hanging Gardens – “Growing Orchid Species”

June 20, 2026: Chicago AOS Judging Center – Outreach Judging