Western North Carolina Orchid Society

About WNCOS

The Western North Carolina Orchid Society is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation focused on sharing a passion for orchid cultivation and native orchid conservation. The Society was originally formed in September of 1962 and is an affiliate of the American Orchid Society.

The Society typically meets at 2:00 PM on the second Sunday of each month at The Ivy Building, 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801. All orchid lovers are welcome to attend our meetings. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary – just an appreciation for the world of orchids and a desire to learn more! Most meetings feature guest speakers, a Show and Tell session for members to show off and discuss their currently in-bloom orchids, and a raffle for orchids and orchid growing supplies.

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Annual Meeting/Elections Speaker Lee Currey on Pest and Disease Management

Nov 8

November 8, 2026

Annual Meeting/Elections Speaker Lee Currey on Pest and Disease Management

November 8, 2026

Lee will speak to us on a subject we all need to learn more about, pest and disease management. He encourages you to bring problem plants to be diagnosed—but if they are infested with crawly-live creatures, a picture may better serve! This will be a great opportunity to learn more about all-around orchid care. Click here to read more…

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November 8, 2026

Dec 13

December 13, 2026

Annual Holiday Social

December 13, 2026

Please plan to celebrate the Holidays with all the WNCOS members On December 13th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. This year Axel Graumann and Katherine Long will host he cover dish luncheon at their lovely home in the Biltmore Lake Community. Stay tuned for more details.