Orchid Societies are perfect for meeting other orchid people. I have to travel a while to get to the nearest one here in Ohio (Greater Akron Orchid Society) but it only meets eleven times a year so it is usually doable. Currently, it has been meeting with Zoom so I haven't had to go anywhere which has been great.
I found two orchid societies in Iowa:
Central Iowa Orchid Society
The Central Iowa Orchid Society Welcomes You !
and the Eastern Iowa Orchid Society
Eastern Iowa Orchid Society
If these are too far away, sometime people are willing to meet half-way to exchange orchids. You can also see if the orchid societies are Zooming the meetings. A few societies that have resumed meeting in person still Zoom them for those from far away who began attending them last year. Hope this helps!
Find local orchid lovers for trading
I live in Urbandale, Iowa, and I hope to find local orchid lovers to trade orchids. I have several seedlings of Dendrobium Red Emperor 'Prince' for trade. They will bloom this winter. I also have more than 20 different orchids (Cattleya, milto, oncidium), and can trade them after a couple of years. I look for all types of orchids (phrags are my dream). Thanks!
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