Events
Hybrid Meetings, in person and on Zoom, are planned for 2026
All meetings held at the Merriam Community Center,
Sunday, 1:30-5:00pm, unless otherwise noted.
Merriam Community Center
6040 Slater Street
Merriam, KS 66202
Meeting Schedule
1:30-2:15 p.m. Social Time and Beginners’ Group
2:15-3:00 p.m. General Meeting
3:00-4:00 p.m. Topic of the Month
Ribbon Judging of Plants in Flower is conducted at each meeting, please bring any and all blooming orchids!
Annual awards are given for most ribbons won in various categories.
Download a copy of the Judging Form For Monthly Meeting
Events for the Year
| Date | Program | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| January 11th | "Bulbophyllums" |
Bill Thoms bulbophyllums.com |
| February 15th | "Novelty Phalaenopsis" |
Jim France Oakwood Orchids |
| March 8th | "The Art of Identifying and Controlling Insect Pests" |
Helen Hull-Sanders US EPA |
| April 12th |
Auction Preparations - Zoom Meeting Only - |
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| April 26th | Annual Orchid Auction | |
| May 17th |
"Native Terrestrials" In Person! |
Dr. Doug Martin OSGKC |
| June 14th |
"Parvisepalum Paphs" In Person! |
Tim Culbertson AOS Judge |
| July 12th |
Orchid Market: Buy, Sell, Trade! - Open to members only - |
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| August 16th | Annual Member's Picnic | |
| September 13th | TBD | |
| October 11th |
"Nobile Dendrobiums" In Person! |
Melissa Garner AOS Mid-America Judging Center |
| November 8th |
"Catasetinae" In Person! |
David Bird Bird's Botanicals |
| December 13th | Annual Holiday Party and Awards Presentation |