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A group formed for the cultivation and appreciation of the orchid family.  While generally they are more focused on cultivation, they've recently become more active in conservation of native orchids through their support of the restoration of Pinkerton Slash, one of the few sites for Purple Fringeless Orchid (Platanthera peramoena) in the County.   They also host an orchid show once per year at [[Fashion Square Mall]].
The [[Charlottesville Albemarle Orchid Society]] is a group formed for the cultivation and appreciation of the orchid family.   
 
The society has become active in conservation of native orchids by supporting the restoration of [[Pinkerton Slash]], one of the few habitats for the Purple Fringeless Orchid (Platanthera peramoena) in [[Albemarle County]].
 
The society hosts an annual orchid show at [[Fashion Square Mall]].


[[Category: Agricultural groups]]
[[Category: Agricultural groups]]
[[Category:Environmental advocacy groups]]

Revision as of 11:33, 3 July 2009

The Charlottesville Albemarle Orchid Society is a group formed for the cultivation and appreciation of the orchid family.

The society has become active in conservation of native orchids by supporting the restoration of Pinkerton Slash, one of the few habitats for the Purple Fringeless Orchid (Platanthera peramoena) in Albemarle County.

The society hosts an annual orchid show at Fashion Square Mall.