Welcome to The Garden Clubs of Illinois Website. Currently we have 8319 members in 206 clubs, an additional 18 affiliate plant societies, arboretums and the-like, and 27 Junior Clubs in Illinois. Founded in 1925, we are a charter member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., an international organization that is the largest volunteer gardening organization in the world. 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 mail, telephone, fax or e-mail. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Susan Cooney is State President for the 2011-2013 term. Her theme is "Ensure Nature; Educate, Advocate." She challenges all members to reach out, not only to fellow club members, but to the public. We can do so through our schools, workshops, and club programs. By using both print and electronic media we spread the word about what garden club membership offers. Shirley Nicolai of Maryland is National Garden Club president for 2011-2013. Her theme is "Proudly Serving our Members and Communities." Florence Smith of Michigan serves as Central Region Director for 2011-2013 with a theme of "Together We Bloom and Grow." The seven states that comprise Central Region are Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The Annual Central Region Meeting is in St. Louis, Missouri October 9-10, 2012.

Mission Statement of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc. provides education, resources, and additional networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, civic and environmental responsibility.