Darien Garden Club
The Darien Garden Club is a friendly organization filled with people who enjoy gardening and want to learn more about their hobby. If you are interested in gardening, you are invited to visit us as a guest at any meeting (unless otherwise indicated). You will be greeted warmly and made welcome. Guests may attend two meetings prior to becoming a member. Membership is $40 annually.
Many club activities contribute to the community and the environment, and the club was honored to receive the coveted “GARDEN CLUB OF THE YEAR” award from The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc., for several years. The Darien Garden Club is also a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
When:
First Monday of each month (except holidays)
6:30 p.m. social time; 7:00 p.m. program, followed by business meeting
All meetings are in hybrid format when available and recordings are shared with our members. You will never miss a meeting!
Website:
https://www.dariengardenclub.com
Where:
St. John’s Lutheran Church
7214 S. Cass Avenue, Darien, IL
Contact:
Gina Pignato
President – Darien Garden Club
info@dariengardenclub.com
Please join our newest outreach for children and their families, DGC Sprouts. INFO: https://dariengardenclub.com/sprouts
For all Darien Garden Club web and social sites please visit: https://linktr.ee/dariengardenclub
Wednesday, April 24, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Composting STARTS Now! with DGC Sprouts
Join us for a fun and informative session on composting! Learn the basics of composting, its benefits and the process of turning food scraps and other materials into nutrient-rich soil for the garden.
Please Register for One Ticket/family at the Eventbrite Link: www.eventbrite.com
Monday, May 6, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Members Plant Exchange
This popular meeting features members offerings of plants from their gardens with time for sharing plant descriptions and excitement as we each get to choose a new plant to take home! Please only ONE plant/person.
Please Register on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com
Saturday, May 18, 11:00am-1:00pm
DGC Sprouts Learning Garden Planting Day & Pizza Party
Join in the fun as DGC Sprouts youth club children and their families plant the vegetable and flower gardens at St. John Learning Garden. We will be adding seeds and small plants at the St. John Learning Garden, and watering if needed. You will also go home with plants and seeds to start your very own home gardens: A Pizza Garden and a Pollinator (Friendship and Love) Garden.
More information; Register for One Ticket/family: www.eventbrite.com
Wednesday, May 22, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Celebrating the Cyclical Cicada! with DGC Sprouts
Join us at the DGC Sprouts meeting as we celebrate the fascinating life cycle of the periodical cicada. We will welcome Pam Otto, outreach ambassador from St. Charles Park District to our meeting. She will lead us on an Everything Cicada Journey!
We’ll learn about the benefits and drawbacks of this unique life cycle during an indoor presentation; then, weather permitting, we’ll head out to see what sorts of cicada discoveries we can make.
More information; Register for One Ticket/family: www.eventbrite.com
Monday, June 3, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Celebrate National Garden Week with us as we partner with Indian Prairie Public Library to present:
“How to fight climate change in your back yard, and your front yard too” with Mike Nowak
Mike walks us through the basics—native plants (especially oaks), harvesting rainwater, reducing lawn area, composting and other gardening decisions—all designed to help your yard conserve rather than deplete natural resources. Knowing you’re doing something positive will also give you some peace of mind, which, after the past few years, is near the top of everyone’s list.
Registration opens May 28th via IPPL Link: ippl.libcal.com
Sunday, June 30, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Celebrate National Pollinator Month! DGC will partner with Indian Prairie Public Library to present:
“Pollinator Party”
Xerces Society Ambassador and DGC experts will share knowledge, give advice on planting garden habitats for pollinators and other important insects. Enjoy habitat-building giveaways and kids’ activities too!
This is a drop in event, registration not required. More information at IPPL Link: ippl.libcal.com
More information and register for reminder emails on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com