Established through the generosity of the Horwitz family, this is the first endowment at the Smithsonian Institution that supports NAOCC and our mission to conserve native orchids for generations to come. Their gift, and the generous support from individuals and organizations that share our vision will secure NAOCC’s future.  To learn more about how your […]

Meet Circe and Muon, our canine partners in orchid conservation!Featured in the newsletter is an exciting collaborative project with the Desert Botanical Garden, funded by a generous grant from the Biophilia Foundation. The research will focus on native orchid ecology and conservation with existing efforts to restore or enhance water resources through watershed management in […]