CELEBRATING OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY

The Refrains of Nature: Revealing the World's Hidden Patterns

The Horticulture Center will be closed to the public from 12/1 - 12/5 in order to prepare for Lumination

Luminescence: Dec.6th, 2025

Come see your favorite Horticulture Center in a new light! Bring your family and friends for a cozy, night-time stroll through our gardens set aglow by hundreds of luminaria. Enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats among the sights and sounds of nature. Tickets are on sale now!

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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!

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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Betty Norris Fairchild Children’s Discovery Garden

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.