Hilo Orchid Society

The Hilo Orchid Society (HOS) is one of the largest and most active community groups centered in Hilo, Hawaii.  The Society is made up of both orchid hobbyists and commercial growers from the east side of Hawaii Island, also known as the "Big Island" of Hawaii.  Membership in the Society allows orchid enthusiasts of all abilities to hear speakers and take part in hands-on activities which help them grow orchids successfully.
 
Monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month, 2:00pm, at the Kamana Senior Center, 127 Kamana Street in Hilo, except for August when we hold our Annual Show & Sale, and December when we hold our Holiday Party--Installation of Officers--and Volunteer Recognition.  Doors open at 1:30 for those who wish to talk story with other orchid enthusiasts.  General Meetings begin promptly at 2:00pm.  Speakers begin at 2:45, covering many aspects of orchid growing.  Displays of members' blooming plants are commented on by selected expert members.  The public is welcome.  No charge.  American Orchid Society judging is held following most Saturday HOS meetings.
 
A monthly newsletter is published for members and distributed by email with announcements of upcoming speakers and activities along with articles and photos on excellence in orchid culture.
 
The Society's 60th Annual Show will be presented in 2012, at the Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium, August 3-4-5. World class orchid displays and demonstrations will again be highlights as well as opportunities to purchase living orchid plants and orchid related merchandise.
 
Community activities are sponsored each year such as installing and maintaining orchids in trees at the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo.  Guided trips are offered to the shows of other orchid societies on our island as well as tours to local commercial growers.  Often orchids are made available for sale to members at these events.
 
The Society is organized under the laws of the State of Hawai'i, and approved by the Internal Revenue Service as an educational non-profit organization.
 
Please click on one of the tabs to the left for further information.  For Membership Information please visit our "JOIN HOS" page.