The 71st annual Hilo Orchid Show and Sale’s theme of “Orchid Isle: Mauka to Makai” will celebrate how perfect the Big Island naturally is for these ethereal flowers. Show Chairperson Kathy Gollaher ...

The Orchid Isle Project is a volunteer opportunity for the club to help fulfill its mission of fostering the collection, culture and appreciation of orchids. In 2014 the Hilo Orchid Society launched ...

In 1977, the Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii erupted. The village of Kalapana was evacuated and countless acres of farmland were destroyed. One victim of the eruption was Haruo Taira, a ...

The Vanda variety of orchid is known to thrive in Hawaii’s climate. The Vanda variety of orchid is known to thrive in Hawaii’s climate. The Vanda variety of orchid is known to thrive in Hawaii’s ...