Park Ridge Garden Club

Thanks for visiting!  Our garden club is growing every year.  We have many events taking place throughout the year including our annual Plant Sale, Garden Walk, and the Residential Beautification Awards Contest co-sponsored by the City of Park Ridge.
 
Our club has been in continuous existence for over 90 years and we are still "growing". The Park Ridge Garden Club was organized on April 5th, 1929 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 2013. 
 
Our Objectives:
  • Stimulate an interest in gardening and the protection of the environment
  • Conduct meetings at which members may learn about horticulture, conservation/ecology, landscape design, and/or the artistic use of plant materials
  • Improve and beautify the community of Park Ridge

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.

NOTE:  The December meeting is the first Thursday and starts at 6:30PM.  This is a MEMBERS ONLY meeting.  There is no meeting in January.
​For a full list of upcoming programs and detailed descriptions, please visit the EVENTS page.  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 there's time for socializing until the program starts as noted below.   Programs generally last 1 hour.  Meetings typically adjourn at 9:00pm.
You are welcome to bring your own beverage to the meetings.
Date:              May 14, 2026
Program:       Creating Your Own Spring Planter
Coordinator: Suzanne Dahm
Members must register and pay in advance for a portion of the cost of the plants provided. 
             Click here to register and pay for this event.
You must pre-register as there usually are few additional plants the day of the program. Participation is optional.  
 In this hands-on workshop, members will select five plants from a variety of premium annuals to create their own beautiful container garden. In addition, this year we will have our own member, Nancy Ciemens, demonstrate making a beautiful container garden.

Nancy owned her own business, The Urban Garden Designer, in Chicago.  She planned and planted rooftop decks, balconies, container gardens and window boxes in the city and north side neighborhoods of Chicago.

Current Events
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Annual Membership Drive

It's that time of year again.  Membership dues are $35 for an individual and $45 for a couple.   The Garden Club processes renewals for all members at the same time during the spring, regardless of when you initially joined the club.  The deadline for paying dues is Wednesday, May 20, 2026.  
If you want to join the club as a new member, please go to the  
​ABOUT page  for more information and the ability to join today. 
​There are three ways to renew your membership:
1. Bring cash or a check made out to the Park Ridge Garden Club to the April 9 or May 14 meeting.
2. Mail your check to:
Park Ridge Garden Club
P.O. Box 637
​Park Ridge, IL  60068
2. Pay online here. You don't need a PayPal account, just select CHECKOUT. A receipt will be emailed to you.   Select the type of Membership from the drop-down box below. 
Please review your information in the current Yearbook. Has your email address changed? Did you want to change the phone number listed? Provide any changes when you renew! Thanks in advance for your help. 

Register for the Spring Planter Event on May 14!

In this hands-on workshop, members will select five plants from a variety of annuals to create their own beautiful container garden. Members will need to register and pay in advance for a portion of the cost of the plants provided. 
The cost is $25 and pre-registration is required. Open to members only ​with a limit of one planter per membership. Participation is optional.
There are two ways to register for this optional event:
  1. Register at the April 9 meeting with cash or a check.
  2. Register below using a credit card. You don't need a PayPal account, just use the CHECKOUT button.
 The registration deadline is Friday, May 8.

Club T-Shirts for Sale!

Our club is once again offering t-shirts for sale with our sunflower logo!  Place your order by April 24, 2026. They will not be shipped to your address.
All purchases will need to be prepaid. The cost is $25. To order, you can use a credit card or a debit card to place an order below. If you are not using a PayPal account, please select the CHECKOUT button.
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​This is a limited time offer!
BELLA+CANVAS t-shirt info:
  • 100% Airlume combed & ring-spun cotton
  • Pre-shrunk
  • Unisex sizing
  • Coverstitched collar & sleeves
  • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
  • Side seams
  • Tear away label
  • Blue sign certified dyes
  • Use of sustainable manufacturing processes
  • Facilities run on partial solar power
  • Comprehensive recycling programs for paper waste & fabric scraps
Useful Links:
National Garden Clubs, Inc.     www.gardenclub.org
Central Region National Garden Clubs     www.ngccentralregion.org
The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc.     www.gardenclubsofillinois.org
District IX, Garden Clubs of Illinois     www.districtix-gci.org
Chicago Botanic Garden     www.chicagobotanic.org
Park Ridge Garden Club
P.O. Box 637
Park Ridge, IL  60068
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