Welcome to the Newport Harbor Orchid Society. Our primary mission is to foster the culture, cultivation, and conservation of orchids and to educate the members and the public about orchids. We combine our educational goals with a number of special activities and social events throughout the year, including an annual greenhouse and garden tour of members’ growing areas, visits to orchid nurseries located in Southern California, a spring orchid show and sale, an annual banquet, and finally, a holiday potluck.

Founded in 1979, the NHOS is a large and very active society with over 250 participating members who reside in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Neighborhood Community Center in Costa Mesa, 1845 Park Avenue. The meetings begin with a culture class from 7:00-7:45 p.m. on a different topic related to orchids, followed by the general meeting, at 7:45 p.m. that features a speaker, plant display, refreshments, a silent auction, and plant raffle.

Thank you for visiting the NHOS website. Please take a few minutes to read through the different sections and be sure to enjoy the photography. Whether you are a new or experienced grower, one of the best ways to learn more about orchids and to meet others who are passionate about this special hobby is to join an orchid society. If you are not currently a member of the NHOS, please consider attending a future meeting as a guest.

Denise Claycomb