Selected Community Events
Veteran's Memorial Garden Event
May 27, 2013 11:30 am
Freeport Housing Authority Hosmer High-rise, 601 N. Walnut Avenue, Freeport
"Remembering Those Who Have Served Our Country"
Andra Taylor, 815-232-4171 Ext 1030; ataylor@hacf.us
Garden Fair 2013
Jun 7, 2013 - Jun 8, 2013 June 7: 12-8:00 pm; June 8: 9-5:00 pm; June 9: 9-3:00 pm
Klehm Arboretum 2715 S. Main Street in Rockford
Klehm Arboretum and BMO Harris Bank are pleased to present the 20th annual Garden Fair. Come see the Rockford area’s best event to shop for flowers, shrubs, tools, outdoor art, and other garden- related items. Purchase Garden Fair tickets early and save – buy in advance for only $5, or for $8 at the gate. Tickets are valid for all three days.
Sarah Lambert
815-965-8146
slambert@klehm.org
Garden Walk 2013
Jun 19, 2013 Noon - 8:00 pm
various gardens in Rockford area
"Visions of Nature's Beauty" Garden Walk featuring many beautiful gardens in the Rockford Area. Free admission. Take a self guided tour of many diverse gardens featuring gardens of every variety -- eclectic, traditional, country, old world and container. Some highlights include water features, garden art, grasses, herb gardening, perennials and vegetable gardening. Maps will be available after June 9 at area garden centers and at the Council of Rockford Gardeners website: www.councilofrockfordgardeners.org
Joan Pfeifer
815-226-0340
joanmaria@comcast.net
Winnebago Garden Walk
Jul 21, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Winnebago area - start at 210 N Elida St, Winnebago
10 Annual Garden Walk from the Friends of the Winnebago Library and the Winnebago Garden Club. Six area gardens for only $6.00. Tickets, maps and booklets available at all the gardens and at the library the day of the event. Tickets are $5.00 at the library prior to the event date. Vendors and door prizes at the library.
Cindy McIntyre
815-985-3601
shoelover13@gmail.com