About the Genesee Region Orchid Society

Established in June 1968, the Genesee Region Orchid Society is now a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered in the State of New York. The object of the Society is to stimulate interest in orchids and educate members and the public in their culture, propagation, improvement, use and conservation. The GROS began with just thirteen charter members, and became officially affiliated with the American Orchid Society in 1969.

GROS Officers for 2025-2026

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  • Program VP:  Noel Krzesinski & Jim Marlow
  • Exec. VP:  Christine Murrer
  • Secretary: Kristin Liotti
  • Treasurer: Judy Ekberg
  • Member-at-Large: Jean Marie Mangione

GROS Community Outreach

Our Society provides speakers on various aspects of orchid growing, primarily to local clubs interested in horticultural pursuits.

If you would like to have an orchid expert give a presentation to your club or organization, please use our Contact page, and selected Outreach from the recipient dropdown.

 Scheduled Outreach for 2026

These will all be general programs about orchids and orchid growing. Presented by Dave Weiss, GROS Community Outreach Chairman.

  • Tinker Nature Park – March 14, 2026 – Saturday, 10 am
  • Ogden Library – March 21, 2026 – Saturday, 2 pm
  • Briarwood/St. Johns – March 24, 2026 – Tuesday, 3 pm
  • Webster Library – March 28, 2026 – Saturday, 1 pm
  • Henrietta Library – April 7, 2026 – Tuesday, 10:30 am
  • Irondequoit Library – April 12, 2026 – Sunday, 1:30 pm