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.

Please check back often as this site is updated regularly.

 

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.

Photos from the 2024 Show

 


MORE ABOUT THE CVIOS:

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About

CVIOS is a non-profit club of orchid enthusiasts who meet once per month to learn and share all we can about orchids.

Members and guests are welcome at our monthly meetings that feature expert international and local speakers, opportunities for members to sell plants to one another, an orchid mix sales table, a raffle of plants, refreshments and a chance to meet fellow orchid growers.

The Society's membership grows a large number of orchid species and hybrids on windowsills, under lights, and in greenhouses.

Visit the events page to see meeting dates and featured speakers

 
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Newsletters

To find out more about what the CVIOS has to offer, and to read about past events, shows, and meeting minutes, please visit our newsletter page.

There, you can find the most recent newsletter as well as archived newsletters from the past 3 years.

 

Feb 2024 Display Table

Visit the gallery featuring our member’s contributions to the latest display table

The display table features blooming plants that are brought to monthly meetings by member for all to enjoy. Part of every meeting is dedicated to discussing the plant’s culture and describing how the grower has bloomed it successfully in their environment.