Orchid Society of the Ozarks

06/16/2026

We had many lovely plants on display at our last OSO meeting, and should have even more when we meet Sunday, June 28 at 1:30 at the Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale. We're meeting on the fourth Sunday this month so we don't conflict with Father's Day. More to follow about our guest speaker....

05/30/2026

Use this link to see the updated inventory of plants that our speaker tomorrow (May 31st 2026) Regan Gustafson has available for pre-order. You'll see instructions on how to order, and links to various categories of orchids.

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See you tomorrow!

05/15/2026

We normally have our monthly meetings on the third Sunday of the month, but this month that conflicts with the Tulsa Orchid Society’s great annual Show and Sale, Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17. Check their website, page, or even scroll our page for details. It’s always a great show, with lots of plants for sale, we will have an exhibit, and we encourage everyone to attend.

05/09/2026

Happy Mother's Day. Looking for a great gift idea? How about an orchid?

04/23/2026

At our Sunday meeting we had the biggest ever assortment of orchids brought in by our members for display and judging. It was like we were having our own orchid show — but a lot less work.
We have displays like this— well maybe not this big — at most of our regular monthly meetings— just one more reason to drop in.
Thanks to Brady Quick for the picture.

04/15/2026

Ron Parsons — OSO guest speaker this Sunday.

04/15/2026

Ron Parsons, the man who literally co-wrote the book on miniature orchids, will be the guest speaker at the OSO April meeting, this Sunday the
19th at Northwest Technical Institute, Highway 265 at in Springdale. He will give a talk on miniature orchids following our short meeting, which starts at 1:30.
Ron has been growing orchids for nearly 49 years and is nationally known for his expertise. He and his co-author, Mary E. Gerritsen, have recently completed their much-revised second edition of A Compendium of Miniature Orchids Species. It is now in four volumes with 3100 photos (1800 of those are new), including those of more than 500 species not in the first edition.
The meeting is open to all members and guests. Arrive early to see the display of members’ blooming plants— it’s like a mini orchid show in itself.

**December 07, 2025**Christmas Party@ noon!! Our Christmas Party is this coming Sunday, December 7th, and please note that it starts at noon, which is 90 minutes earlier than our regular meetings. As always, it’s a potluck. If you missed the signup sheets at the November meeting but would still li...

04/13/2026

Members and anyone interested:
The next OSO meeting is Sunday, April 19, at the Northwest Technical Institute on Highway 265 in Springdale. The meeting starts at 1:30, but it’s fine to arrive early.
Don’t forget to bring your flowering orchids to share and for our in-house display and judging.
There will be a talk about miniature orchids following our regular business meeting.
Guests are welcome.

03/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who worked at, exhibited and attended the Orchid Show and Sale. You made it our best ever. Let’s do it again next year.

03/08/2026

Last day to see and buy orchids-- at, where else, the OSO Orchid Show and Sale, Sunday, March 8th, noon-4 pm, at the Pauline Whitaker Center. Admission is $5 at the door-- unless you've been before, or you're 12 or under, or you're a member of the OSO.
There's still a few plants to buy, and brilliant exhibits to see.