2012 DOS Calendar
Meetings are generally held at the Denver Botanic Gardens but location can vary.
For the latest information please check the the calendar often, and especially the Twitter box (in left column) for last minute updates.
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Roger Rockenbach - The Huntleya Clade Denver Botanic Gardens, Mitchell Hall 909 York St., Denver, CO 80206 Directions > Show Table setup by 7:15 p.m. Formal meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Discover how orchids develop to fit their environment by following the Huntleya group of orchids growth habit and adaptations. Roger Rockenbach has been a DOS member for over 20 years and has served in a variety of positions. Dendrobiums are his favorite orchids and he also enjoys species and primary hybrids. He grows under lights and on windowsills. For Roger, growing orchids was a natural progression from raising African Cichlid fishes when they were known by their latin names. |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session January 14 at 6:00 p.m. [Read more...] |
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Exhibits and Awards Panel Discussion Denver Botanic Gardens, Mitchell Hall 909 York St., Denver, CO 80206 Directions > Show Table setup by 7:15 p.m. Formal meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. In preparation for the Spring Show, we will hold a panel discussion and slide presentation regarding Exhibits and Awards. We will discuss the nuts and bolts of a display, as well as artistic considerations. Get inspired, and get your questions answered at this informative program. |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session February 11 at 6:00 p.m. [Read more...] |
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Member Presentation - What Works for Me Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Hall 909 York St., Denver, CO 80206 **Location To be Confirmed** Directions > Show Table setup by 7:15 p.m. Formal meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Several members will discuss how they are growing their orchids. We'll cover topics such as growing under lights, pest control, semi-hydroponic growing, and there will be a demonstration on how to mount orchids. |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session March 10 at 10:00 a.m. [Read more...] Spring Orchid Show & Sale March 9-11 Tagawa Gardens, Centennial Show details TBA |
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John Stubbings, Clown Alley Orchids, Houston - World Orchid Conference Report Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Hall 909 York St., Denver, CO 80206 Directions > Show Table setup by 7:15 p.m. Formal meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. View Clown Alley Orchids > |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session April 14 at 6:00 p.m. [Read more...] |
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Mario Ferrusi - Topic TBA Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Hall 909 York St., Denver, CO 80206 Directions > Show Table setup by 7:15 p.m. Formal meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Mario Ferrusi, an accredited judge from the Southern Ontario Orchid Society. |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session May 12 at 6:00 p.m. [Read more...] |
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Ron Midgett, New Earth Orchids, Santa Fe - Topic TBA Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Hall 909 York St., Denver, CO 80206 Directions > Show Table setup by 7:15 p.m. Formal meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. View New Earth Orchids > |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session June 9 at 6:00 p.m. [Read more...] |
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There are no DOS meetings in July and August |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session July 14 at 6:00 p.m. [Read more...] Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session August 11 at 6:00 p.m. [Read more...] |
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Thomas Mirenda - Orchid Pollination Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Hall 909 York St., Denver, CO 80206 Directions > Show Table setup by 7:15 p.m. Formal meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Thomas Mirenda manages the orchid collection of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. View the Smithsonian > |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session September 8 at 6:00 p.m. [Read more...] |
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Martin Motes, Motes Orchids, Redland, FL - Compact growing Vandas Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Hall 909 York St., Denver, CO 80206 Directions > Show Table setup by 7:15 p.m. Formal meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session October 13 at 10:00 a.m. [Read more...] Fall Orchid Show & Sale The DOS Fall show will be held on the 2nd weekend of October. Show details TBA |
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Speaker TBA - Topic TBA Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Hall 909 York St., Denver, CO 80206 Directions > Show Table setup by 7:15 p.m. Formal meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session November 10 at 6:00 p.m. [Read more...] |
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Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner Location TBA Pot luck setup by 6:15 p.m. Formal meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Live and silent auctions. This is a Denver Orchid Society business meeting and it is closed to the public. |
Rocky Mountain Judging Center Session December 8 at 6:00 p.m. [Read more...] |
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