Organizations
Listings of organizations around the world dedicated to orchids and orchid culture.
American Orchid Society  [offsite link]
A must for every orchid lover! Great cultural files, books for sale, discussion forum, conservation information and a schedule of orchid-related events. Association des Orchidophiles et des Epiphytophiles de France [offsite link]
An association of orchid lovers in France who organize visits to orchid and flower venues. Atlanta Orchid Society [offsite link]
A wonderful site with good newsletter archives. Australasian Native Orchid Society [offsite link]
Dedicated to the stury and conservation of Australian and Asian orchids, this is a wonderful site with beautiful photography. Australian Orchid Council [offsite link]
Anyone interested in orchids should visit this site, one of the best I´ve found. Coalition for Orchid Species [offsite link]
group of orchid enthusiasts dedicated to the
enjoyment, cultivation and conservation of species
orchids.
Cymbidium Society of America [offsite link]
Monthly meetings are held in New Zealand, Japan and the United States. Ecotourism
One way you can enjoy and protect orchids at the same time: go on a vacation to an area where they grow. Ecotourism provides jobs that encourage conservation rather than destruction of natural resources. Encyclopedia Angraecorum [offsite link]
An exceptional site from Madagascar on the genus Angraecum. Equagenera [offsite link]
For the true adventure lover, here’s an opportunity to learn about orchid propagation at one of the largest orchid nurseries in South America while teaching English at a school for local children. A bonus is that after a year, you will also most likely be fluent in Spanish! Garden Web World [offsite link]
Charity site dedicated to orchids, bromiliads, cacti and conifers. Get Involved with Your Orchid Society
Getting involved with a local orchid society is one of the best ways to learn more about your plants and to make new friends with the same interests. Greater Lansing (Michigan) Orchid [offsite link]
Heart O´ Texas Orchid Society [offsite link]
Nicely done website for the Austin, Texas, based Heart O´ Texas Orchid Society. International Orchid Conservation Congress [offsite link]
Website from the Lankester Gardens in Costa Rica with information about the Third IOCC Meeting. International Orchid Register [offsite link]
Link to the horticultural database of the Royal Horticultural Society for backgrounds on the parentage of hybrids. International Phalaenopsis Alliance [offsite link]
Offers a quarterly newsletter and exhibit information. Join The American Orchid Society
Membership in the AOS will give you a lot of information Jupiter Tequesta Orchid Society [offsite link]
Visit the website for the Jupiter Tequesta Orchid Society in Florida. La Orquídea Venezolana -- emagazine [offsite link]
Sociedad de Orquideologia del Estado Miranda
Links to Orchids Australia and Orchid Postcards
I found a couple of really good links today and wanted to share them. National Capital Orchid Society [offsite link]
Really nice website for the Washington, DC, National Capital Orchid Society. Native North American Orchid Discussion Group [offsite link]
Discussion group centered around Native North American orchids. Native Orchid Conservation, Inc. [offsite link]
This is a non-profit Canadian association dedicated to conservation of native species. New Hampshire Orchid Society [offsite link]
Site of the NHOS located in Bedford, New Hampshire. Northwest Orchid Society [offsite link]
Northwest Orchid Society in Seattle, Washington. Nice photography and good newsletters. Oasis Journal [offsite link]
Website of the Oasis Journal, an international orchid journal. Oasis also has information on eco-tours. Orchid Conservation – Seed Banks
Seed banks are a means of collecting seeds of plants to keep from losing the genetic diversity if the plant is lost in nature. Orchid Conservation – Photographing Wild Orchids
When photographing and viewing wild orchids, please be careful! Orchid Conservation Coalition [offsite link]
A grassroots organization made up of people, orchid societies, and orchid businesses dedicated to raising awareness and money for orchid conservation. Orchid Conservation Primer
Why hobbyists should be concerned and involved in orchid conservation. Orchid Mania [offsite link]
Orchid Mania provides support to AIDS prevention and orchid cultivation, conservation and appreciation. Orchid Society of Great Britain [offsite link]
Great site for beginners and experienced growers. Orchid Society of Minnesota [offsite link]
Here´s a great site for the Orchid Society of Minnesota with good information and links. Orchid Specialist Group [offsite link]
A group dedicated to assisting in international efforts to conserve plant diversity.
Orchideen-Gesellschaft Kurpfalz [offsite link]
Orchid Society of Germany. Haben Sie Interesse an Orchideen? Sind Sie fasziniert von Orchideenblüten? Würden Sie auch gerne Orchideen kultivieren? Dann sind Sie auf dieser Internetseite richtig.
Orchids for all people
Where are some of the places you can go to view orchids? Sometimes, orchids travel to locations where there are most people, like in a mall. Orchids on Facebook
Join the orchid community on Facebook. Here is a great new way to connect with friends who have the same interests as you do. Reproductive Biology of Orchids [offsite link]
This site is designed for the storaging and free dispersing of scientific information about the reproductive biology of the Orchidaceae family.
Russian Orchid Site [offsite link]
Russian Orchid site. ULR is for the Russian language version. SE Pennsylvania Orchid Society [offsite link]
Nice site with good information for Pennsylvania hobbyists. Slipper Orchid Alliance [offsite link]
International organization dedicated to the slipper group of orchids. Sociedad de Orquideologia del Estado Miranda [offsite link]
El Lugar de las Orquideas en el Internet. Aqui encontraras informacion sobre el cultivo, conservacion, eventos y estudio de las orquideas.
Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society [offsite link]
Good site for a Northeast orchid society. Spring Orchid Exhibits
Spring is the time to visit flower and orchid shows. Here´s a brief look at some of the biggest and best shows available. The Earth Policy Institute [offsite link]
A wonderful site dedicated to an environmentally sustainable economy. This is a must-read site for anyone interested in the future of the earth. The Internet Orchid Photo Encyclopedia [offsite link]
One of the best orchid sites on the Internet. This is a listing of orchid species with pictures and information on each one. The North of England Orchid Society [offsite link]
Site for one of the oldest orchid societies in England. The Oasis Journal [offsite link]
The Oasis Journal "... is dedicated to the conservation, culture, identification, and landscape use of exotic and native orchid species and natural hybrids from around the globe." World Land Trust [offsite link]
Link to the Ecuador project at the World Land Trust. World Land Trust and Orchids
The World Land Trust purchases rainforest land to protect both plants and animals from development. This week they have a special giving promotion including an eBay artwork auction. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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