The Orchid Society
of Western Pennsylvania
Welcome!
The Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania was organized in 1954 and formed to advance the propagation, horticulture and preservation of orchid species and hybrids. We are a member of the American Orchid Society, the Orchid Digest Corporation and the National Capital Judging Center.
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What's new?
10/20 OSWP Meeting - Speaker: Greg Griffiths from Longwood Garden on Disa culture
11/10 OSWP Meeting - Next Generation Miniature Phragmipediums and Other New Lines of Breeding by Bill Goldner from Woodstream Orchids
Phipps Orchid Volunteer Sign-up
Good news! Phipps got another AOS award at the Paph Forum in DC!
Meeting Schedule 24-25
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September 15, 2024 - Spartan Center
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October 20, 2024 - Spartan Center
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November 10, 2024 - Spartan Center (Special date due to Thanksgiving)
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December 8, 2024 - Holiday Party - Crowne Plaza Hotel
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January 19, 2025 - Spartan Center
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February 16, 2025 - Spartan Center
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March 15 & 16, 2025 - Spring Show, Crown Plaza Suites
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April 13, 2025 - Spartan Center
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May 18, 2025 - Spartan Center
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June 8, 2025 - Spartan Center
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July, 2025 - Picnic, Date and Time TBD
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August, 2025 - No Meeting
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September 21, 2025 - Spartan Center
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October 19, 2025 - Spartan Center
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November 16, 2025 - Spartan Center
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December, 2025 - Holiday Party, Date and Time TBD
The Barbara Tisherman Slipper Orchid Collection at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA, established in 2012 is continually growing to be a Living Museum of Slipper Orchids.
