Native Orchid Conference

Thank you to everyone who attended. It was a very successful event!

Welcome to the 2011 Native Orchid Conference at Mt. Cuba Center webpage. This year's conference was held at Mt. Cuba Center.

What is This Conference?

This annual event brings together orchid enthusiasts and experts from all over the world to share their passion for these graceful and elegant beauties. The 2011 event is co-sponsored by Mt. Cuba Center and the Native Orchid Conference, Inc.

Who We Are

Mt. Cuba Center: Our mission is to foster an appreciation for plants of the Appalachian Piedmont and the conservation of their environment through garden display, education, and research.

Native Orchid Conference, Inc.: Our purpose is to foster the study, conservation, and enjoyment of the native orchids of the United States and Canada.

Conference Events

July 30 & 31 - Two days of presentations at Mt. Cuba Center, with tours of the greenhouse and the native wildflower gardens included.

August 1 & 2 - Optional tours organized by the Native Orchid Conference, Inc. Participants will visit sites in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania where native orchids may be observed. Transportation for the field trips is on your own. Outdoor footwear, preferably water-resistant, is strongly recommended if you plan to take part in the field trips.

Transportation:

For further information regarding the 2011 Native Orchid Conference at Mt. Cuba Center, contact NOC 2011 Chairman Phil Oyerly, Greenhouse Manager, at poyerly@mtcubacenter.org.