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ETOS is the youngest orchid society in Texas. We began meeting in October 2008 and formalized our group in Spring 2009 by adopting bylaws and electing officers. We are now affiliated with the American Orchid Society -- one of the world's largest horticultural organizations.
ETOS began with just a few local orchid growers reaching out to others with common interests. Now, the beginners outnumber those with experience. Most of our meetings and newsletters have been dedicated to basic orchid growing concepts and techniques. Our goal is to get our members growing more orchids and the best way to do that is to make sure they are successful with the ones they already grow. While advanced growers have made connections and traded some tips, our focus has been on introducing the novice to the exciting world of orchids. Whatever your reason for attending, we hope that our causal meeting environment and friendly members make you feel welcomed.
With the University, Arboretum, Native Plant Center, local climate, long growing season, and ample humidity, east Texas is a great place to be a plant lover and orchid grower. Many tropical orchids thrive outdoors for most of the year, and native orchids are more abundant here than anywhere else in Texas, some are severely threatened or endangered. So why drive to Tyler, or Beaumont, or Houston, or Shreveport, or Austin, or San Antonio, or DFW? We've needed an orchid society here for a long time -- now we have one!
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To email ETOS, use the following email: nacogdorchid@yahoo.com