Welcome! General meetings of the San Diego Iris Society are held the second Sunday from October to June at 1:00 p.m. Special events occur in September, December, February, May. Please see the latest newsletter for details.

Interested in joining our friendly society?   Click here to download the membership form, or contact membership@sandiegoirissociety.org.

All San Diego Iris Society sponsored events are free and open to the public.

For more information about these events, please contact the San Diego Iris Society by email at info@sandiegoirissociety.org. 

• For information on how to join our friendly society and receive our monthly newsletter, see SDIS Membership 

• Check out Iris Info for interesting articles and gardening tips on how to grow and hybridize your own irises

• SDIS Marketplace features our members' businesses which offer products and services related to irises

• Board Members lists current officers and committees

AIS Membership Drive 2025

This year, you can purchase a new full AIS membership for only $10, a savings of $35! This is limited to the first 750 new members. Former AIS members who have lapsed for over a year are also eligible. The Membership Drive runs from March 1 to November 1, 2025.

Hurry! Go to system.irises.org/membership/promo to take advantage of this special deal!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2025-2026  Meetings & Special Events

October 12, 2025

SDIS General Meeting & Presentation

• Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM

• Members Only Auction of 50 Iris Cultivars  

• Lakeside Historical Society, 9906 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA

• Active SDIS membership required 

• Become a member of the San Diego Iris Society

November 9, 2025

SDIS General Meeting & Presentation

• Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM

• "Gardening in San Diego: Climate and Soil, Suitable Plants and Practices" by Min Shan, Master Gardener 

• Lakeside Historical Society, 9906 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA

December 14, 2025

SDIS Holiday Party

• Time: 12:00 to 3:00PM

• Location TBD 

2026

January 11, 2026

SDIS General Meeting & Presentation

• Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM

•  Presentation: "Miniature Artistic Design with Iris" by Linda Lang

• Lakeside Historical Society, 9906 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA

March 8, 2026

SDIS General Meeting & Presentation

• Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM

• Lakeside Historical Society, 9906 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA

April 19, 2026 (note: 3rd Sunday)

SDIS General Meeting & Presentation

• Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM

• Spring Show iris prep 

• Lakeside Historical Society, 9906 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA

June 14, 2026

SDIS General Meeting - Spring Show Awards, Ice Cream Social & Officer Elections

• Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM

• Lakeside Historical Society, 9906 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA