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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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GCI Annual Convention

"Rooted in Community"

April 27 - 28

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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!

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Want to recognize someone who has made an  impact on your club?  Click below to find out how.

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Looking for Something to Do?

Check out our Events Details Page!

Would you or someone you know want to offer programs to our clubs?  Click the button below to contact our Programs Book Chairman!

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.

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