Central Illinois
Orchid Society Grow Your Passion
Based in Champaign, Illinois, we are an eclectic group of novice to veteran orchid enthusiasts who invite you to explore and share your love of this diverse, expansive family of flowering plants.
About Us
Central Illinois Orchid Society was founded in 1958 in Champaign, Illinois. We are a diverse group of people interested in growing and/or enjoying orchids. We welcome anyone to attend our meetings and events, whether you have never grown an orchid or you are an experienced grower.
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Upcoming Events
February 10:
2025 Project Plant. CIOS monthly meeting. We will first learn a bit about Catasetums, then all club members who attend will get to plant their own Catasetum from Fred Clarke, Sunset Valley Orchids.
February 1 - March 9:
Orchid Show--Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO. CLICK HERE for more information.
February 8 - March 23:
"India Blooms" Orchid Show. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL. CLICK HERE for more information.
March 1:
CIOS Orchid Sale. We will have a sale table in the vendor area at the McLean County Master Gardeners' Home, Lawn, and Garden Day event, 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. Lori is presenting a breakout session on general orchid care. Registration for the day is $40. For more information or to register visit go.illinois.edu/HLGD.
March 8:
CIOS Annual Orchid Show and Sale. 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., Hessel Park Church, 700 W Kirby Ave., Champaign IL. This is our BIG EVENT! Members--please bring your orchids for the show and sign up to help during our February meeting or email Joanne.
JOIN US
We invite you to join the Central Illinois Orchid Society. Annual membership is only $30 for the first member and $50 for a couple. Click here for a printable form. Please mail your completed form and check as directed on the form, or bring your completed form and payment to our next meeting. Come grow with us! Hope to see you soon.