Interested
in orchids?
This is the place to be! The Eastern Canada Orchid
Society (ECOS) is a non-profit group of orchid hobbyists
dedicated to promoting the art,
science and culture of raising orchids in the Montréal
area. Established in 1953, we are affiliated members of
the Canadian Orchid Congress (COC) and the American Orchid
Society (AOS). Our monthly meetings are a great opportunity
to discover these fantastic plants, improve your growing
skills, confer with experienced home-growers, and make
friends. Guests are welcome to take in a meeting at any
time!
Did you know?
The orchid family is the largest
in the plant world with over 30,000 different species growing
naturally around the globe. Orchids grow on every continent
except Antarctica, and thrive under wildly varied environmental
conditions. Some grow in the ground (such as our native
Lady Slippers), some grow underground, and some grow on
bare rock. Most grow above the ground, as epiphytes, attaching
themselves to the bark of trees by means of their roots.
Join us …
We would love to help you get
started, or join you, on your orchid adventure. At our
meetings, we socialize and discuss various facets of orchid
care. Members can trade or sell orchid plants and accessories.
The highlight of every meeting is the show table; members
display orchids in bloom and briefly describe their cultivation.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to ask your orchid questions
and learn more about these fascinating plants. Members
also have access to our library of orchid reference books,
and receive the bi-monthly ECOS newsletter.
Each Fall brings the excitement
of our annual orchid show and sale - Orchidfête. Hobbyists,
orchid societies and vendors alike get together to display
orchids from all over the world. It’s fun and a great opportunity
to purchase orchids and related accessories.
Orchidfête
Our fall orchid extravaganza,
with exhibits of plants, cut flower arrangements and educational
displays. Judges from the American Orchid Society are on
hand to judge individual plants and exhibits and confer
AOS awards. Of course, many vendors of orchids and orchid
supplies are also present
Newsletter
The "ECOS NEWS and
VIEWS" The monthly newsletter of the Eastern Canada Orchid Society. (for members
only)
Library
Specialized books and journals
on the culture, history and classification of orchids.
(only members may borrow from the library)
Membership
Annual dues of $30 for individuals,
$35 for couples; payable to the Eastern Canada Orchid Society,
at the next meeting.
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