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Short Reminder

Posted on June 30, 2013 by admin

The Utah Orchid Society takes a break from regular monthly meetings during the months of July and August. Our Summer BBQ is shaping up to be the first Saturday in August (August 3rd). The BBQ is for members and invited … Continue reading →

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Regular Meeting – Monday, June 10th – Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

Posted on June 5, 2013 by admin

Carlos Fighetti will be our next speaker and will be giving a talk on Phalaenopsis species. Carlos is an accredited AOS Judge and has held numerous positions within the AOS organization including recent past President of the American Orchid Society. … Continue reading →

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Regular Meeting – Monday, May 13th – Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

Patricia Harding will be giving a talk titled: Oncidiums of Brazil. Patricia is not bringing plants for sale. Members may bring plants for sale or trade. In addition, there is a good chance that the society will have some used … Continue reading →

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Regular Meeting – Monday, April 8th – Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

Posted on April 3, 2013 by admin

Our speaker for April is Dr. Glenn Lehr. Dr. Lehr’s presentation is titled Orchids of Japan. Dr. Lehr is bringing plants for sale. Join the society in having dinner with Dr. Lehr at The DoDo Restaurant (1355 E 2100 S, … Continue reading →

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Show Time – Spring Show

Posted on March 27, 2013 by admin

Orchid Splendor! is the theme of our Spring Show. Be sure to save time for set-up Friday, April 5, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the show starting Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Orchids of Utah

Posted on July 2, 2012 by admin

The “White Bog Orchid” is already up along the Catherine’s Pass trail. It is really dry up there. They won’t be blooming for long unless we get some rain! Bruce

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Orchids of Utah Update – May & June 2012

Posted on June 2, 2012 by admin

I checked for Platanthera dilatata and Calypso bulbosa (see May & June Blooming Orchids of Utah for both Platanthera dilatata and Calypso bulbosa) at milepost 16 on the Mirror Lake highway above Kamas on May 28. Not yet. Jim C.

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Loss of a long time Member – J. Craig Jackson

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

It is with great surprise and sorrow that the society has learned of the passing of Craig Jackson, February 14, 2012. Craig has served several times on the board and has been active for many years. The society will greatly … Continue reading →

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May & June Blooming Orchids of Utah

Posted on November 17, 2010 by admin

Here is some information on native orchids that bloom in May and June. Cypripedium parviflorum (Ladies Slipper) At one time this orchid was found in many locations in Utah. Today l only know of one location where this orchid grows … Continue reading →

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July Blooming Native Orchids of Utah

Posted on November 17, 2010 by admin

A most spectacular native orchid hike is the Lake Blanch Mill B South Trail (L B Mill B) which begins in the lower S-Turn in Big Cottonwood canyon. The best time to go is the weekend nearest to July 15th. … Continue reading →

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