There are 41 Native Orchids in Washington State. The purpose of this site it to educate and promote conservation of Washington State Native Orchids. Thoughtless collectors and loss of habitat have made many orchids rare, endangered or even extinct. Washington Native Orchid Society was founded in September of 2005 by Melissa Rathbun-Holstein. The purpose is to protect orchid plant communities.
The Objectives of Washington Native Orchid Society are:
- To identify areas containing native orchid species.
- To conserve native orchid communities by working with other conservation bodies, governments and private corporations.
- To collect data on native orchids by performing research and field studies.
- To foster an awareness and appreciation of rare native orchids through education, display and field trips.
- To provide an association and a voice for those interested in the conservation of native orchids.
Washinton Native Orchid Society Membership:
Washington Native Orchid Society Newsletters
Washington Native Orchid Society in the News:
- Orchids Made Easy, Tacoma News Tribune, October 29, 2005
- Web Watch, Orchid Digest, Oct. to Dec., 2006
- Going Native, Tacoma News Tribune, November 24, 2007
- Washingtons Native Orchids, Master Gardener Newsletter, Winter 2008
- Seek and you'll find native orchids in Washington, Tacoma News Tribune, February 9, 2008