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Australasian Native Orchid Society
(Victoria Group) Inc.

What's On?


5/03/10 - March Meeting

Dendrobium bigibbum presented by Chris Cobb.

7/03/10 - Epiphyte Study Group

Meet Chris Cobb at the home of George and Fran Byrne-Dimos.

13/03/10 - Terrestrial Cultivation & Seed Propagation Group

Learn how to propagate terrestrial native orchids from seed.

21/03/10 - Understanding Your GPS

Find out how to get the most out of your handheld GPS.

27/03/10 - Start of year BBQ

Join us at the home of Lois & Malcolm Dobson for a relaxing evening.

3-4/04/10 - Terrestrial Study Group

Spend Easter Weekend with us in the Wulgulmerang area.

GROUPS

Within ANOS Vic there are 4 active groups to cater for members different interests.

By being a member of ANOS Vic. you are entitled to participate in the activities organised by any of the groups.

Dendrobium Elegant Heart

Epiphyte Study Group

The Epiphyte Study Group meets once a month. Activities usually involve visiting members and other epiphyte orchid growers to see the conditions they grow their orchids under.

Pterostylis chaetophora

Terrestrial Study Group

The Terrestrial Study Group organises a field trip to search for orchids in the field at least once a month. Trips can range from anywhere in Victoria to the occasional interstate adventure.

Pterostylis cucullata

Conservation Group

The Conservation Group endeavours to undertake a conservation activity in the field at least once a month. Typical conservation activities involve searching for rare and endangered orchids, site maintenance and monitoring of endangered orchid populations.

Caladenia flava

Terrestrial Cultivation & Seed Propagation Group

The Seed Propagation Group is a hands on practical group formed to help improve our knowledge of how to grow orchids from seed. The group meets once a month and members get learn the techniques of plating orchid seed.