Welcome to the South Bay Orchid Society of
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California.

The South Bay Orchid Society, (SBOS) founded in 1957 is a nonprofit organization formed to promote public appreciation of orchids and to provide education and support for novices and experts alike. SBOS also supports and encourages the protection of wild orchids throughout the world through its speaker programs and exchange of information.

Meeting Information:

The South Bay Orchid Society meetings are held the 3rd Friday of each month at:

South Coast Botanic Gardens
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Admission is free and visitors are always welcome. You may contact President Marla Corey (310)-833-1918 for any additional information. Whether you are a novice or seasoned expert, please come and meet some genuinely good people with like interests and knowledge to share.

The monthly meeting's Culture Session starts at 7 PM and is a 'how to grow' orchids session. The main meeting starts at 8 PM and features an outstanding speaker and slide show. A refreshment break follows.

The final evening event is a raffle of speaker or SBOS provided orchid plants.

Annual events:

• SBOS has two annual Show and Sales.
• A picnic with a visit to a local orchid nursery
• A bus trip to the Santa Barbara Int'l Orchid Show with stops at several orchid nurseries in the area.
• A Christmas Party and Potluck Dinner.
• New officers installation dinner