Orchids for Amateurs
 

Welcome to the South Bay Orchid Society

The South Bay Orchid Society, (SBOS) founded in 1957 is a 501 (c) (7) nonprofit corporation formed to promote public appreciation and awarness of Orchids. SBOS aims to provide education, research, and support for both novices and experts alike. SBOS also supports and encourages the protection and conservation of wild orchids throughout the world through its speaker programs and exchange of information with interesting lectures and educational presentations.

Monthly Meeting Information:

The South Bay Orchid Society member meetings are usually held the 3rd Friday of each month starting at 6pm except in March, September.

Meeting location::

Palos Verdes Art Center
5504 Crestridge Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Admission to our monthly meeting is free and visitors are always welcome. 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 "Culture Session" starts at 6 PM and usually is a 'how to grow' orchids session or Q&A with the speaker(s) or various society members.

The main meeting starts at 6:45 PM and features a guest speaker and either a DVD or powerpoint presentation. A break usually follows, then the evening concludes with a plant raffle with plants purchased by the society from either the speaker or various local orchid nurseries or growers.

A silen auction by members is a monthly feature of each meeting. Members bring in extra divisions or plants to auction at very reasonable prices.

Ribbon judging is conducted by in house orchid experts and ribbons are given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, place in various genera. The year end points are usuallytallied and winners are awarded the prizes at the December end of year potluck meeting/dinner.

 

Annual Events (subject to periodic changes and availability):

  • SBOS usually features 2 annual events a Fall Show/Sale in September and a Spring Show/Sale in March.
  • Periodic or annual Orchid Auction(s) or orchid repotting sessions or mounting demonstrations.
  • A chartered bus trip to the Santa Barbara Int'l Orchid Show with stops at orchid nurseries
  • A Christmas Party and Potluck Dinner.
  • New officers installation lunch, picnic, or dinner
  • Q& A with advanced expert growers
  • Lots more


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