Events, Activities and Meetings
Below you will find a calender, upcoming activities, and a list of meetings. Hope to see you there!
33rd Annual Garden Club Beautification Awards Contest
The City of Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Garden Club co-sponsor a Beautification Awards Contest. The contest recognizes residents of free-standing, single-family homes that have made their home and landscape the most attractive in our city. Up to 5 winners each receive $100 from the Garden Club and a lawn sign from the City. Any previous winner prior to 2014 is eligible to win again.
We received numerous entries for the contest last year! Five winners were selected! See the HOME page for more information.
We received numerous entries for the contest last year! Five winners were selected! See the HOME page for more information.
94th Annual Plant Sale
This annual event will be held at Cumberland Park on May 18, 2024. See the PLANT SALE page for more information.
29th Annual Garden Walk
This annual event will be held at various local gardens on June 23, 2024. See the GARDEN WALK page for more information.
Annual Field Trip
Members travel as a group to significant horticultural and historic sites for information and pleasure. The day always includes lunch and a stop at a garden center for shopping opportunities. There is a fee to cover transportation, entrance fees, and lunch.
Meetings
Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from September through June beginning at 7:00 p.m. at 100 S. Western in Park Ridge at the Centennial Activity Center. Enter using the door to the south of the main entrance.
For a full list of upcoming programs and detailed descriptions, please read below. Guests are encouraged to attend meetings. Guests may attend two meetings free of charge. For membership information, please visit the ABOUT page. |
Meetings start at 7:00pm. There is a club meeting after which refreshments are provided for members and guests, and there's time for socializing until the program starts as noted below. Programs generally last 1 hour. Meetings typically adjourn at 9:00pm.
Our Program selection for this season will be centered around the NGC and Garden Clubs of Illinois goals and objectives. We will be sharing programs about flower arranging, butterflies, conservation, environment, horticulture, indoor plants, and Illinois wildflowers. Our programs are a balance of requests from our members, ideas to be used for the club’s special activities, and suggestions for our continuing projects. All Programs will have a PowerPoint presentation with speakers that will include some handouts and raffled demo arrangements.
All programs were chosen for the continuing education of our members.
All programs were chosen for the continuing education of our members.
Program:
Crafting Herbal Blends
Speaker:
Marcia Lautanen-Raleigh
Date:
April 11, 2024
Crafting Herbal Blends
Speaker:
Marcia Lautanen-Raleigh
Date:
April 11, 2024
Unleash your inner culinary maestro with “Crafting Herbal Blends,” a mesmerizing demonstration on combining herbs and spices to create irresistible dips, dressings, and spreads. Delve into the world of flavor families and herb selection, unraveling the secrets behind harmonizing different flavors. As you become well-versed in herb flavors, you will have the chance to craft your own unique herb blends. Participants will not only collect information but will take home a blend of their own with extra details for making blends as gifts.
From a simple hobby to a thriving enterprise, Marcy’s journey with herbs began in the 90’s when she cultivated them for museum programs. Fueled by an unwavering passion, she founded Backyard Patch Herbs, transforming her backyard garden into an expansive ¾ acre herb paradise. Today, she dazzles audiences with captivating programs while leaving her mark as a published author featured in the Essential Herbal Magazine, sharing her two-decade wealth of knowledge on growing and using herbs. As the heart and soul of Backyard Patch Herbs, she writes an herb-themed blog, www.backyardpatch.blogspot.com, ensuring her expertise continues to inspire others.
From a simple hobby to a thriving enterprise, Marcy’s journey with herbs began in the 90’s when she cultivated them for museum programs. Fueled by an unwavering passion, she founded Backyard Patch Herbs, transforming her backyard garden into an expansive ¾ acre herb paradise. Today, she dazzles audiences with captivating programs while leaving her mark as a published author featured in the Essential Herbal Magazine, sharing her two-decade wealth of knowledge on growing and using herbs. As the heart and soul of Backyard Patch Herbs, she writes an herb-themed blog, www.backyardpatch.blogspot.com, ensuring her expertise continues to inspire others.
Program:
Creating Your Own Spring Planter
Speaker:
President Jack Barnette and 1st Vice President Gene Schuler
Date:
May 11, 2024
Creating Your Own Spring Planter
Speaker:
President Jack Barnette and 1st Vice President Gene Schuler
Date:
May 11, 2024
In this hands-on workshop, members will select five plants from a variety of annuals and perennials to create their own beautiful 12-inch container garden. Members will need to register and pay in advance for a portion of the cost of the plants provided. You must pre-register for this program, but participation is optional. Remember: Thriller - Spiller - Filler!
Program:
Recycling Right
Speaker:
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)
Date:
June 13, 2024
Recycling Right
Speaker:
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)
Date:
June 13, 2024
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) recognizes that the process of reducing the waste we produce, reusing the materials we have, and then recycling correctly to reduce contamination can be confusing. Join us for an interactive presentation as we strive to raise the bar on our sustainability efforts.
The installation of new officers and committee chairs that were elected at the May meeting will take place at this meeting.
The Plant Exchange will also take place at 6:00pm in front of the Centennial Activity Center.
The installation of new officers and committee chairs that were elected at the May meeting will take place at this meeting.
The Plant Exchange will also take place at 6:00pm in front of the Centennial Activity Center.
Park Ridge Garden Club
P.O. Box 637
Park Ridge, IL 60068
P.O. Box 637
Park Ridge, IL 60068