About this Event
Speaker Series: Orchids found in the Chicago area and northeast Illinois
Join us for an Educational Orchid Presentation with Cathy Bloome!
We're excited to welcome Cathy Bloome, a long-time member and former vice president of the Illinois Orchid Society, for a unique and educational orchid experience. Cathy has showcased her work at numerous orchid shows and international conferences, including a notable display at the World Orchid Conference in Rio de Janeiro.
As a Cook County Master Naturalist and a board member of the Native Orchid Conference, Cathy is deeply involved in orchid research and conservation. In this special event, Cathy will share her extensive knowledge of orchids found around the Chicago area and northeast Illinois.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of Illinois' experts in the field. Tickets are available now!
Photo Acknowledgments:
Showy lady’s-slipper orchid (Cypripedium reginae) [Illinois state endangered]
Photo © Lance Merry
Showy orchid (Galearis spectabilis)
Photo © Lance Merry
Small yellow lady's-slipper orchid (Cypripedium parviflorum) [Illinois state endangered]
Nodding pogonia (Triphora trianthophora)
Photo © Lance Merry
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, United States
USD 28.52