"This is my Garden. I have a sense of belonging that I didn't have before." Barbara O'Shaughnessy

Come Grow the Garden – Become a Member Today!

Annual Membership funds support of the educational programs, public plantings, beautification activities and the vital communication efforts of newsletters and the web site needed to reach our volunteers, friends and supporters.

Matching Gift Program: Many companies will match their employees' contributions. Contact your personnel or community relations office for an application.

Mission Statement

To create an intergenerational environment for the 21st century that is beautiful, safe and secure, calm and reflective, educational and recreational. A setting that tells the story of our changing seasons, our pride in our past, the uniqueness of our present, and the hope of our future.

Our Five Commitments

To Excellence: Professional Technical Advisors, Volunteers –North Iowa, organized to sustain over the long term
To Beauty: Neighborhood Plantings, GardenFest - Tour of Gardens, Lakeview Drive Plantings, Bandshell Plantings, Corridor Planting Projects, Entryway Signs
To Education: Annual Lecture Series, Newsletter, Speakers, Website, Earth Day
To Horticultural Knowledge: Bulb to Blossom Sale, Lectures, GardenFest - Tour of Gardens
To Building the Gardens: Master Plan, Development in 3 Phases, Endowment for Future Maintenance

Membership Benefits

Membership runs 1 year from receipt of payment. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your contribution may be tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

For Questions Call: 641-357-0700 or E-mail: [email protected]