Greenwater Aquarist Society

                                                                                                                                              GWAS

Welcome!  Greenwater Aquarist Society is an all species, general-interest Aquarium Society in the South Chicagoland Area.  Come to one of our events or join us as a guest at one of our monthly meetings.   Meet and socialize with others interested in the aquarium hobby and get access to fish and plants raised by hobbyists. 

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What's going on at Greenwater Aquarist Society?

Our Meetings are held at the Christ Lutheran Chruch, 14700 South 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

Our Auctions and Swaps are held at the Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory, 225 Gougar Rd, Joliet, IL 60432.  

Upcoming Event: Greenwater Auction - Sunday October 20, 2019

Upcoming Event: Greenwater Swap - Sunday November 17, 2019

Monthly Meeting Schedule and Details

GWAS Meeting

July 12, 2019

Christ Lutheran Chruch

Gym of Ledogar Hall

14700 South 94th Avenue

Orland Park, IL 60462

6:00 pm to 9:45 pm

General meeting open to members or attend as a guest.

6:00 pm Refreshments - Pizza with Sides for Everyone.
6:50 pm Meeting Business 
7:15 pm Program - Pseudoprogramus wildcollecticus - Open topic night, no direction, no supervision.  Suggested topics:  Aquatic Plants and Collecting US Natives (tell us stories about those wonderful gambusia that you brought home just to see them rip the h... out of all the other fish in the tank).  Enjoy a meal and socialize with other hobbyists about your specific interests.  Being an all species club with a large monthly attendance, you are sure to find that there are several other members with similar aquatic collections to your own.
8:00 pm Bowl Show - Angelfish/Discus, Aquatic Plants/Aquascaped Bowls, and US Natives
8:05 pm Mini Auction and Raffle

2019 Schedules

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

July 12, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

August 4, 2019 - Sunday - Member's Summer Party

September 6, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

October 4, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

October 20, 2019 - Sunday - Auction

November 1, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

November 17, 2019 - Sunday - Swap Meet

December 6, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

January 4, 2020 - Saturday - Member's Christmas in January