To help new members and beginner orchidists, the Illinois Orchid Society has a mentor corps comprised of knowledgeable growers who have volunteered to answer questions about orchids and their culture. We hope you find this resource beneficial towards improving your success in this rewarding hobby, and that you will soon be showing off your "successes" with plants brought to our monthly meetings for judging and awards.

The following list provides e-mail contact information, locale, growing environment, and (where noted), specialty of the mentor. (Telephone numbers are published in the Membership Directory provided to you annually.) If possible, use e-mail, but be sure to include your telephone number and best time to call. The mentor will likely choose to contact you personally.

; Highland Park; greenhouse; Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium, and other genera

; Lake Forest; greenhouse

; Northbrook; under lights (HID)

; Highland Park; greenhouse with supplemental lighting; Phragmipedium

; Roselle; under lights (fluorescent) and on windowsills

; Bolingbrook; under lights (HID)

Joel Edwards; Addison; under lights; Phalaenopsis

; Norridge; greenhouse and under lights; Bulbophyllum and Brassavola

; Crown Point, IN; greenhouse; Vanda and Ascocenda

; Chicago; windowsills; Phalaenopsis