Introduction
Pinelands Orchid Society was formed in the 1980s by a group of hobbyists as a way of sharing information and learning about growing orchids. Today, 75 members with varying levels of orchid experience continue that tradition. Our members grow their orchids in greenhouses, under lights, and on windowsills. Some members have hundreds of plants, and others only a few.
Pinelands sponsors monthly meetings which feature an informative speaker, a library available to all members, refreshments, a plant raffle, and a wonderful show table of members' plants. Pinelands participates in several orchid shows each year in the Philadelphia / New Jersey region. Many members also exhibit plants in the Philadelphia Flower Show. We have members who speak at other societies and garden clubs. Pinelands is an American Orchid Society affiliated society.
Annual activities include:
- Holiday extravaganza in December
- Plant auction in May
- Awards evening in June
We invite all orchid growers to join us as we explore the world of orchids. Please enjoy the meetings, come out to the shows, and let us know what you're growing!
2009-2010 Meetings
Most meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month from September through June.
- Tue 1 Sep 2009 - Orchids of Equador, Maurice Marietti, 7:30 PM
- Tue 6 Oct 2009 - Plant Clinic, Maurice Marietti, 7:30 PM
- Tue 3 Nov 2009 - The Genus Restrepia, Duane Erdman, 7:30 PM
- Sun 6 Dec 2009 - Annual Holiday Party, Registration Form, Joint with SJOS, Wyndham Hotel, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 5:30 to 10:00 PM
- Tue 5 Jan 2010 - The Genus Cattleya, David Off, Waldor Orchids, 7:30 PM
- Tue 2 Feb 2010 - The Genus Aerangis, Ty Triplett, 7:30 PM
- Tue 2 Mar 2010 - The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival 2010, Bayard Saraduke, 7:30 PM
- Tue 6 Apr 2010 - Orchids Among Us, David Taft, 7:30 PM
- Tue 4 May 2010 - Annual Plant Auction, 7:30 PM
- Tue 1 Jun 2010 - Annual Awards Evening: Hoagie and Ice Cream Party and Show Table Points Results, 7:30 PM
- No meeting in July or August
2009-2010 Area Events
- Fri 9 through Sat 10 Oct 2009 - Annual Fall Sale, Waldor Orchids, Linwood, NJ, 609-927-4126
- Fri 13 through Sat 14 Nov 2009 - 5th Annual Merritt Huntington Memorial Symposium, Cavalier Oceanfront Hotel, Virginia Beach, VA
- Sun 15 Nov 2009 - Region 13 International Phalaenopsis Alliance Fall Meeting, Cavalier Oceanfront Hotel, Virginia Beach, VA
- Fri 27 through Sun 29 Nov 2009 - 17th Annual Anniversary Sale, Parkside Orchid Nursery, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 610-847-8039
- Fri 4 through Sat 12 Dec 2009 - Annual Holiday Sale, Waldor Orchids, Linwood, NJ, 609-927-4126
- Sat 16 through Sun 24 Jan 2010 - Annual January Thaw Sale, J & L Orchids, Easton, CT
- Thu 28 through Sun 31 Jan 2010 - 22nd Annual Open House, Silva Orchids, Neptune, NJ 732-922-2635
- Thu 4 through Sun 7 Feb 2010 - 13th Annual Deep Cut Orchid Society Annual Show, Holmdel, NJ
- Sat 27 Feb through Sun 7 Mar 2010 - 181st Annual Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia Convention Center
Directions to Meeting Location
- Location
- Medford Leas Auditorium
One Medford Leas Way
Medford, New Jersey 08055 - Directions
- From I-295: Take Exit 34A (Route 70 East toward Marlton). Travel East approximately 9 miles. Just after the junction of Routes 70 and 541 (Medford-Mount Holly Road) and the "Indian Chief" on Route 70, take the next "jughandle" turn (Medford Leas Drive). After entering the property, turn right at the fork onto Woolman Haddon Way. Follow this road which will end at a parking lot behind the Community Center. Enter through the back door of the building and take the elevator up to the Main Floor. After exiting the elevator, turn right a short way to the auditorium.
- Maps
- Interactive MapQuest map
Printable Road Map and Directions
Printable Detail Map of Medford Leas Campus