Illinois State University Horticulture Center presents

The World Wild Web: Recognizing the Community of Living Things

The south portion of the Horticulture Center is closed while we are working on a new installation, The Logarium. Thank you for your patience.

Participate in Birds Give Back on February 26th!

During Birds Give Back we met and surpassed our fundraising goal! THANK YOU to each of the 127 donors who made this possible!

We believe in the Power of Gardens to bridge the gap between people and Nature.

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Join Us in Growing a Greener Future!
Become A Friend of the ISU Horticulture Center

The Horticulture Center is a vibrant hub that connects our community with nature, offering inspiration through its diverse gardens, education events, and native spaces.

Your annual support is crucial to the Center's ongoing success and its mission to foster a love for the natural world. As a Friend of the Center, your support goes towards the maintenance, operational efforts, and educational experiences of the gardens.

Only donations made to the Friends of the ISU Horticulture Center fund will be recognized as contribution towards courtesy levels.

Choose a giving level that suits you, and enjoy exclusive benefits designed just for our Friends.

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SHARE YOUR GREEN!

VOLUNTEER AT THE HORTICULTURE CENTER

COME VISIT US

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CENTER

Festival
VIDEO: Annual Autumnal Festival - Going Strong for 20 Years
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A Living Land Acknowledgement Breaks Ground at Horticulture Center with the Help of Horses and Oxen
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Horticulture Center grows Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Anyone Can Love the Mountains (But It Takes Soul to Love the Prarie) by Brian Kagel

KEEP THINGS GROWING!

Your support is essential to the Horticulture Center’s growth and development.
Admission is free, but we gratefully accept donations to help the Center flourish.