Welcome to the Central Vancouver Island Orchid Society. We are excited to share our passion for orchids with you.
We are a group of orchid enthusiasts from Nanaimo and the surrounding area who gather for monthly Sunday meetings from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at our new location: Royal Canadian Legion Mount Benson Branch, 1630 E Wellington Road, Nanaimo.
At these meetings, members and guest speakers share knowledge and experience for growing orchids successfully. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned grower, we invite you to join our society to learn more about the fascinating and diverse world of orchids. The CVIOS brings together people interested in orchids to promote and encourage orchid culture, preservation, education, and all other orchid-related activities of interest to its members.
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2024 ANNUAL ORCHID SHOW AND SALE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!
The Orchid Show Committee would like to thank all of the participants who made the show a wonderful success. We are grateful to the visiting societies, Paramount Orchids, Bryan Emery, Windowsill Orchids, the AOS judges, and all of the volunteers who contributed countless hours to prepare for the show, set up, cover shifts, and take it all down.
A special thanks to Leslie who went above and beyond as show chair since organizing began in the fall. And to Bernie who took on several duties over the past months to make sure the show ran smoothly.
Please click HERE to see more photos from the show.