About Us:
The Greater Westchester Orchid Society (GWOS) is a non-profit club for orchid enthusiasts of all experience levels, whether you are just beginning to explore these amazing plants, or you have been collecting for decades.
Greater Westchester Orchid Society holds meetings the 2nd Wednesday of every month except August at 7:00 PM at the Harrison Senior Center located at 216 Halstead Ave, Harrison, NY.*
Visitors and new members are always welcome at meetings.
Your first meeting is free!
View our calendar for meeting dates and other events
*Meeting dates are subject to change, always check for updates.
Next Meeting:
November 8
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Topic: The World Orchid Conference: Miami by Kim Feddersen of Fair Orchids
Kim Feddersen of Fair Orchids will be headlining our program this month and will be presenting on “The World Orchid Conference: Miami” Kim will be speaking in person to our society and he will be bringing plants for sale. Kim Feddersen’s Bio: “I am a third generation orchidholic, and a member of North Jersey, Deep Cut & Manhattan OSs, as well as the AOS My grandfather spent 8 years in Malaysia, where he indulged his strong botanical interests. My dad had a retail orchid nursery (Orkidé Kultur) in Denmark, where I worked after school and weekends, throughout high school and college, and continued to work there on weekends till I left for the US in 1977. I have grown Orchids as a hobby grower for about 25 years, starting in windows, moving to lights in the basement, and finally into a greenhouse, where my collection eventually numbered some 3000+ plants, mostly Paphiopedilum and Vandaceous, but also ranging into Cattleyas, Aussie Dendrobiums, Cymbidiums & Lycastes. I do a little breeding in Paphs (complex & tea cup types) and miniature Vandaceous, with emphasis on Neofinetia falcata & Ascocentrum hybrids.” All are welcome and please bring any friends who might be interested in hearing Kim's presentation or purchasing any of Kim’s wonderful orchids.