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Welcome
to the online home of The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc.
The Garden Clubs of Illinois currently has approximately 6500 members in 146 clubs, an additional 12 affiliate plant societies, arboretums and similar organizations, and 3 Junior Clubs in Illinois. Founded in 1927, we are a charter member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., an international organization that is the largest volunteer gardening organization in the world. We are a part of its Central Region. Wander through this site. Find out what we do. Check on educational opportunities. Learn how to join a garden club. Contact us through our Headquarters via this site, mail, telephone or e-mail.
Diane Dawson was elected the GCI State President at the 2023 state convention. She will hold a two year term (2023-2025). Her theme is:
"Let's Grow Together Illinois, Plant America".
President Dawson is asking every club to invite guests to your local club meetings as her state project focuses on growing our membership.
Mission Statement
In cooperation with National Garden Clubs, Inc., The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc. provides education, resources, and additional networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, civic beautification and development, as well as environmental responsibility.
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2025 ANNIVERSARIES
Congratulations to all clubs celebrating
special anniversaries this year!
110 Years
Garden Club of Evanston
100 Years
Garden Club of Barrington
Garden club of Decatur
Wheaton Garden Club
95 Years
Garden Guild of Highland Park
Twin City Garden Club
90 Years
Little Garden Club of Barrington
Winnetka Weeders Garden Club
85 Years
Garden Club of Inverness
75 Years
Garden Gate Garden Club - Crystal Lake
70 Years
Pleasantdale Garden Club
Rantoul Garden Club
Wayne Countryside Garden Club
Women's Garden Club of Boone County
65 Years
Deerpath Garden Club
60 Years
Four Seasons Garden Club of Evanston
50 Years
Cress Creek Garden Club
Wauconda Garden Club
30 Years
Antioch Garden Club
Grayslake Greenery Garden Club
Morrison Garden Club
Wheeling Garden Club
20 Years
Brookfield Garden Club
10 Years
Grassroots Garden Group
Please let us know if you are celebrating a special anniversary this year!
GCI
Conservation Pledge
I pledge to uphold the principles
of the Garden Clubs of Illinois -
the beautification of our state,
kept void of litter,
the protection of all wildlife
and the conservation of its natural resources for present and future generations.