Orchid-gami is a creative blend of art and science featuring the native orchids of North America as 3D paper models. Kids of all ages can create a beautiful orchid from a piece of paper. Each model includes information about the orchid, its native habitat and conservation challenges. 

We also have a boxed set of 20 models, "Origami Orchids", which is available through NAOCC, online, and at select botanical garden and museum gift shops.

Developed by NAOCC with the help of the United States Botanic Garden, and designed by Maarten Janssens (www.3eyedbear.com), orchid-gami made its international debut at the Kunstsommer Arts Festival in Germany. There are many creative ways to enjoy orchid-gami!

Some innovative ways orchid-gami has been featured in the conversation about orchid conservation:

• The Smithsonian Institution’s Hirshhorn Museum included orchid-gami as part of their OrKid Family Day, giving young visitors the chance to create their own works of art.
• To celebrate “Read Across America Day,” students at the Mater Grove Academy built the Ghost Orchid as part of their class project on Florida’s Everglades.
• Graduate students at the University of Wisconsin super-sized the models and included orchid-gami at the Darwin Day celebration.

There are currently 28 orchid models (scroll down to find electronic versions of all for download). Twenty-five of the models are available as punch-outs, including: