Ramapo Orchid Society
The Ramapo Orchid Society (ROS), Inc. is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to the love of growing orchids. We meet every month (except July & August) at the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, Englewood, New Jersey.
The society is open to anyone who shares our love of orchids, so why don't you come and join a terrific bunch of people.
We are an affiliated member of the American Orchid Society (AOS) and Northeast Judging Center.
At our meetings we feature guest speakers, hands-on workshops, and an opportunity to trade growing secrets with some very experienced members. We always have a show table, and affordably priced orchids from local vendors. Special events include our yearly show, a great auction, and a fun holiday party.
Next Club Meeting
Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7PM
Topic: Growing Orchids in the Home
Speaker: Cordelia Head
Cordelia Head is one of three previous owners of J & L Orchids of Connecticut. She continues to be associated with J & L’s new owners, the Carreno family. Cordelia has been growing orchids for more than forty years. She is one many international orchid committees involving orchid conservation and judging. She is an American Orchid Society accredited judge and served on the Awards Committee for several years.
Cordelia has been fortunate to travel extensively throughout Central and South America in search of orchids. She has discovered many new species and has three named for her. Cordelia has lectured both nationally and internationally, including the World Orchid Conferences in Miami, France, Malaysia, Vancouver, Glasgow and many others.
Mark your calendar for our Annual Holiday Party on December 3rd at 6PM.
Please pay in advance at your club meeting!
Note: There will be no meeting in January of 2025 due to conflicts with the North Jersey Orchid Show!
Support our Refreshment Fund! Suggested Monthly Fee: $1.00
Coffee and refreshments will be available at our social hour
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In addition to our monthly judging, we participate in a number of orchid shows throughout the center, providing AOS judging as well as taking part in ribbon and trophy judging.
There will be an educational forum and discussion in the morning beginning at 10:30 on a wide range of topics related to orchid judging. Plants being submitted for judging should arrive no later than noon that day; actual judging of plants begins after a lunch break, generally no later than 1 PM.
The Northeast Judging Center of the American Orchid Society sponsors a monthly judging event.
Judging takes place every 3rd Saturday at 9:00 AM!