Inland Empire Iris Society
IRIS: Goddess of the Rainbow
The Inland Empire Iris Society (IEIS) is a group of iris enthusiasts dedicated to growing all types and colors of the "rainbow" in our gardens, and sharing our love of iris and gardening skills with others. Since 2005 the club has maintained a demonstration garden in Spokane's premier garden park, Manito Park. Twice a year we hold sales of iris rhizomes from the demonstration garden as well as our personal gardens. We also regularly join other garden clubs/societies to increase public awareness of good gardening practices, participate in annual events such as Arbor Day events, and co-host an annual juried iris show.
Members who participate in various club activities, including but not limited to host, librarian, and historian can earn points toward the purchase of hybridized iris from top growers allowing for new iris to be cultivated in our region.
Established in 1954, IEIS is a non-profit organization with a constitution and bylaws. Members receive a booklet containing club information and opportunities for participation. IEIS is affiliated with the American Iris Society (AIS) as a member of Region 13. In 2009, IEIS will be co-hosting the Region 13 AIS conference in lieu of the annual iris show.
IEIS meets the fourth Thursday of each month (excluding the winter months of: November, December, and January) at 7:00 p.m. in Manito Park's Meeting Room near the Conservatory. A typical meeting consists of a speaker or presentation, a coffee and treat social, general meeting business, and a time to share our enthusiasm about the iris. Speakers and presentations consist of a wide variety of horticultural topics of interest with an emphasis on iris from: club members, other clubs/societies, and or commercial establishments.
- Meeting Time: 7:00 pm
- Meeting Date: fourth Thursday of each month, (excluding the winter months of: November, December, and January)
- Annual Membership Dues: Individuals $5.00, Couples $7.00
Thank you!
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President | Area Contact |
| Margaret Soderberg | |
| 2219 S Freya | |
| Spokane, WA 99223-9352 | |
| 509-535-8295 | |
Last updated 5/4/2009 ~ Member contribution