Upcoming 2025-'26 General Meetings
May General Meeting
Urban Rivers “The Wild Mile: Habitat Restoration in Urban Waterways”
May 20, 2026
Home of Mary Hickey
740 Sheridan Road, Winnetka
9:00 A.M. Coffee; 9:30 A.M. Meeting
Join us as we learn what Urban Rivers is doing to transform historically degraded areas of the Chicago River into wildlife sanctuaries. These lush gardens and public walkways benefit the
communities around them, improving environmental quality. These floating gardens filled with native wetland plants provide food, shelter, and overall high-quality habitat for native wildlife.
Annual Meeting
June Annual Meeting
“A Cocktail Celebration”
June 16, 2026
Home of Leslie Graham
94 Mary Street, Winnetka
5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and awards as we wrap-up our 2025-2026 Club year. We will welcome our new members, introduce our new Officers and Committee Chairs, and toast the Club’s accomplishments.
2025-'26 BOARD MEETINGS
Officers and Committee Chairs are encouraged to attend all Board meetings. All GGW members are welcome to attend as well. Meetings are virtual events, held via Zoom, 9:30 to 11:00 A.M.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8473121111
Zoom Meeting ID: 847 312 1111
Passcode: W60093
September 17, 2025
October 8, 2025
November 12, 2025
No December meeting
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
May 13, 2026
June 10, 2026
2025-2026 Calendar of Events
Past 2025-2026 Meetings
“John Canfield"
September 24, 2025
John Canfield, environmental sociologist and recipient of the Garden Club of America’s Fellowship in Ecological Restoration, shared how community-based conservation partnerships are working to restore native grasslands, support local livelihoods, and build lasting relationships that strengthen ecosystems and communities in Montana’s Northern Great Plains region.
“The Organic Garden Learning Gardens”
October 15, 2025
Leah Sokolofski Burstein, Director of Learning Gardens at The Organic Gardener, taught us about the school garden movement on the North Shore.
“Anything Orchid”
November 19, 2025
Home of Mary Griffin
Don White of Anything Orchids brings over 40 years of hands-on experience to his lively presentation on orchid care.
“Holiday Celebration and Tea”
December 3, 2025
Indian Hill Club
Garden Guild friends celebrate at our annual Holiday Tea!
“Through the Judge’s Lens”
January 21, 2026
Home of Debbie Ross
Laura Simpson, helped us understand what makes a photo or entry successful!
“Cut Flower Gardens”
February 18, 2026
Home of Ashley Danis
Garden & Landscape Coach, Amy Powers explained how to create the perfect cut garden that complements your yard, lifestyle and personality.
“Common Ground” Viewing
March 18, 2026
Chicago Botanic Garden, Regenstein Center, Alsdorf Auditorium
Members viewed "Common Ground," exploring the potential of regenerative agriculture to heal soil, improve human health, and address climate change.
“Botanical Arts with Kirsten Larsen and Kathy Palmer”
April 15, 2026
Winnetka Park District
Botanical Arts Judging Candidates Kirsten Larsen (Lake Geneva Garden Club) and Kathy Palmer (Green Tree Garden Club) shared their passion as they highlight the types of Botanical Arts, materials and tools used.
