ANOS GEELONG

The Australasian Native Orchid Society (Geelong Group) Inc., is an organisation of both amateur and professional orchid enthusiasts dedicated to the cultivation, conservation and scientific study of native orchids in the Australasian region.

We are one of many groups which operate throughout the region under the ANOS parent body. We are a society with over 100 members and organise trips and conservation activities in Geelong and surrounding areas of Victoria.

Our Objectives

ANOS (Geelong Group) Inc. promotes the appreciation, culture, propagation and scientific knowledge of the native orchids of Australasia; encourages the propagation of endangered orchid species of our region; promotes the conservation of the orchids of Australasia in their native habitats; and discourages the destruction of their environment.

What We Do

ANOS Geelong holds formal meetings once a month, where members can display their Australasian orchids, listen to learned speakers on various orchid related topics and discuss aspects of orchid culture and conservation.

Apart from our regular meetings and activities we publish a monthly bulletin, which reports on our previous activities and upcoming events as well as containing articles on our orchids and their culture.

Our Emblem

Thelymitra merraniae (Merran's Sun Orchid), is an orchid thought to have become extinct until its rediscovery in 1992. Growing in Anglesea this orchid is one of the most endangered orchids growing within the Geelong group's region. Its vulnerability reinforces the commitment ANOS Geelong has towards the conservation of our native orchids.

Links

Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Central Coast
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Far North Coast
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Illawarra
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Kabi
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Macarthur & District
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Mackay & District
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Melbourne Suburbs
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Mid-North Coast
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Newcastle
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS New Zealand
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Port Hacking
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Sydney
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Townsville
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Victoria
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Warringah
Australasian Native Orchid Society ANOS Western Australia
Native Orchid Society of South Australia NOSSA
Native Orchid Society of Toowoomba