Spring 2012
Welcome to the Mid-America Orchid Congress 2012 Spring Meeting page. The meeting is hosted by the Mid-America Orchid Congress and will be held in conjunction with the Central Indiana Orchids Society Show.
2012 Spring Registration Mail Form word or pdf |
Schedule of Events word or pdf |
Featured Speakers
Melissa K. McCormick Ph.D.
North American Orchid Conservation Center: A focus for orchid conservation and restoration
Dr. Melissa
K, McCormack is
an
ecologist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research
Center in
Edgewater, Maryland. She is part of a group within the Smithsonian
and the U.S. Botanic Garden that is working to develop the North
American Orchid Conservation Center (NAOCC) to serve as a focus for
overcoming the difficulties in orchid conservation.
Melissa’s current research focus is on mycorrhizal associations and how they affect the distribution of host plants. She has focused on understanding the effects of land use history and drought on orchid mycorrhizae and the effects of non-native earthworms on tree seedling mycorrhizae. She works in both upland forests and estuarine wetlands and employs a combination of field and molecular techniques.
In her Mid-America program, Melissa will provide information about research progress in understanding orchid-fungus interactions and about the status of efforts to implement NAOCC. Currently no single organization in North America focuses on the conservation and restoration of native orchids and no single entity is devoted to educating the public about the importance of orchids in an evolutionary and ecological context. Research, education and outreach will be key components of NAOCC. It will be based on continentally focused public-private collaborations that will contribute to conserving orchid biodiversity through collections of seeds, mycorrhizal fungi and living collections representative of regional genetic diversity. a.
Melissa’s current research focus is on mycorrhizal associations and how they affect the distribution of host plants. She has focused on understanding the effects of land use history and drought on orchid mycorrhizae and the effects of non-native earthworms on tree seedling mycorrhizae. She works in both upland forests and estuarine wetlands and employs a combination of field and molecular techniques.
In her Mid-America program, Melissa will provide information about research progress in understanding orchid-fungus interactions and about the status of efforts to implement NAOCC. Currently no single organization in North America focuses on the conservation and restoration of native orchids and no single entity is devoted to educating the public about the importance of orchids in an evolutionary and ecological context. Research, education and outreach will be key components of NAOCC. It will be based on continentally focused public-private collaborations that will contribute to conserving orchid biodiversity through collections of seeds, mycorrhizal fungi and living collections representative of regional genetic diversity. a.
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Greg Allikas
Saturday Afternoon
Orchid Photography for the Digital Age
After Dinner
The 25 Best Orchids I Have Seen in the Past 3 Years
The “25 best” is a good all-around that features 25 of the best out of 200 or so awards I shoot each year.
Saturday Afternoon
Orchid Photography for the Digital Age
After Dinner
The 25 Best Orchids I Have Seen in the Past 3 Years
The “25 best” is a good all-around that features 25 of the best out of 200 or so awards I shoot each year.
Greg Allikas is known the
world over for his brilliant photographs of
orchids, flowers and foliage. His extensive knowledge of his
subject and arts background offer a unique interpretation that is both
accurate, and stunningly beautiful. He has been a commercial
photographer and orchid grower since 1970. He is awards
photographer for the AOS West Palm Beach Judging Center,
Florida-Caribbean Judging Center in Miami and numerous annual orchid
shows in the U.S. and abroad. His photos are regularly seen
in American Orchid Society publications including the annual calendar
and Orchids magazine. He has written numerous articles for
both Orchids magazine and Orchid Digest. His orchid articles
have been published in Russia, Germany, Sweden and South
America. His most recent book co-authored with Ned Nash is
titled Four Seasons of Orchids. In 2005, Greg was honored to
consult on, and supply photography for a United Nations postal
administration endangered species stamp release featuring 12 endangered
orchid species. Recipient of the Silver Medal from the
American Orchid Society. Greg is the proprietor of the
popular Orchid Photo Page on the World Wide Web at
www.orchidworks.com.
• • • • Hotel Information • • • •
Embassy Suites Indianapolis - Downtown110 West Washington Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Mid-America rate $109.00 plus tax ; includes a cooked to order breakfast
All accommodations are two room suites
Parking: $20.00 per day with in and out privileges
Internet reservations or l 317-236-1800
Ask for Mid-America Orchid Congress rate
• • • • Shuttle from Airport • • • •
Transportation to/from the airport is available with Unique Limo airport shuttle at $16.00Green Line Bus Shuttle at $7.00 each way per person.
Taxis are also available at approximately $35.00 each way.
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Archive
Fall 2011
The meeting was held in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Here are the minutes of the business meeting.
Spring 2011
Fall 2010
Spring 2010
Fall 2009
Spring 2009
The Spring 2009 meeting was held on March 27-29 in Columbus, Ohio. The Central Ohio Orchid Society hosted the event. This was the 50th anniversary of the MAOC as well as the 50th anniversary of the Central Ohio Orchid Society!
