Just in time for the holidays! After months of COVID delays and supply chain issues, NAOCC is pleased to announce that the orchid-gami boxed set is now available. If you’re not familiar with orchid-gami, this fun activity was developed by NAOCC and the US Botanic Garden to raise awareness about the conservation and ecology of our native orchids and […]

Thanks to the generous support from a family foundation and the Greater North Texas Orchid Society, the Spotted Lady's Slipper and the Bearded Grass Pink have been sponsored, making a total of 24 orchid-gami models now available as punch-out cards. During the recent pandemic, orchid-gami has seen a surge in use for educational, youth and […]

The North American Orchid Conservation Center (NAOCC) and the United States Botanic Garden have developed the orchid-gami project as a fun activity to raise awareness about the conservation and ecology of our native orchids. These 3D models are a unique way for teachers, parents and children to learn about our native orchids and the challenges […]