​Western Springs Garden Club was founded in 1926. We are a charter member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Central Region and the Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc. District II. We have 84 active members and 6 sustaining members. Several members have participated for over twenty-five years! All are welcome to join and we currently have thirty members that are nonresidents.
The purpose of the Western Springs Garden Club is to encourage and foster a greater appreciation of trees, shrubs and flowers among our members and neighbors, and to stimulate an interest in protection of forests, wild flowers, and birds.
We support civic projects in our community such as planting flowers in the Blue Star Memorial Garden in the spring, maintain the perennial beds in Spring Rock Park, and provide trees to area schools on Arbor Day. We award scholarships to college students in our community who are pursuing degrees in conservation, horticulture, landscape design, environmental science or other botany related fields. We bring monthly flower displays to the Western Springs Public Library. The club plans outings of interest to its members and holds a plant exchange. Don't miss our annual PLANT SALE, the Saturday before Mother's Day.
About Us
Our meetings will be held at:
Western Springs Baptist Church,
4475 Wolf Road
on the FOURTH Monday of each month.
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Coming up...
Monday, January 26, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
The New Naturalism Landscape Design with an Illinois Extension Master Gardener
Learn about a garden style currently changing public and private garden design influenced by Piet Oudolf and his first public garden: Chicago’s Lurie Garden. The presentation includes techniques that add structure and form in a 4-season garden, highlights native plants that are beautiful even in winter and also provide habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
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February ~ 100th Anniversary Celebration!
Monday, February 17, 12:30 p.m., Members' Only Event
Western Springs Short Stories with
John Devona
John Devona has lived and volunteered in the Village for more than 45 years. Utilizing his experiences on the Park Board as President, Village Board Trustee, Historical Society Trustee, and other volunteer activities, John will share stories of people, places and happenings in Western Springs including the Garden Club. John is the author of Western Springs Short Stories, the sales from which benefit the Western Springs Historical Society.
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Monday, March 23, 12:30 p.m.
An Introduction to Permaculture
with our own Master Gardener and Urban Farmer Beth Piersialla
Permaculture offers a new way to think about gardens that mimic natural ecosystems. Beth will focus on simple, practical steps to begin transforming your garden into a more sustainable, resilient, and productive ecosystem. She will emphasize ways to work in harmony with nature to create long-term environmental and personal benefits.
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For a description of the events click HERE.
Events
Join Us
Please join us for a meeting or contact us at wspringsgardenclub@gmail.com for more information about our club. Guests are always welcome to attend, and new members are eagerly accepted.
Check our calendar for up-coming meetings and events.
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