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Illinois State University Horticulture Center presents
The World Wild Web
Recognizing the Connection of Living Things
Calendar of Events for 2026
Thursday, February 26
Birds Give Back
All Day Online Event
BGB, the annual university-wide day of giving where alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends unite to support their favorite colleges, departments, scholarships, and programs through donations. The ISU Horticulture Center will be fundraising for staff support through internships and part-time staff positions.
Monday, April 20
LOGARIUM Hatch Fund Starts!
Help support the Horticulture Center as we add a new garden, The Logarium, to the south side of the gardens. The Logarium is based on the verity that felled trees play a crucial role in healthy ecosystems and add artistic attributes to the garden.
Wednesday, April 22
Earth Day
1:00 – 3:30 pm at ISU Horticulture Center
Join us as we celebrate spring by working in the gardens together!
Friday, April 24
ARBOR DAY
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the ISU Horticulture Center
Join us as we celebrate Arbor Day by caring for the sponsored trees at the Center.
Sunday, May 10th
ISU Horticulture Center Plant Sale PREORDER
Saturday, May 16th
ISU Horticulture Center Plant Sale
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the backside of the
Ropp Greenhouse
Sunday, May 31
LOGARIUM Hatch Fund Closes
Saturday, July 4
The 4th at the Hort
A Private Celebration for Donors, Volunteers, and Staff
Friday, August 14
The Grown-Up Garden Party
Celebrating the Horticulture Centers 21st birthday!
Saturday, September 12
Autumnal Festival
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come support the gardens and learn something new in our annual fundraiser.
Sunday, September 13
Autumnal Festival
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday, November 5
ArchaeoDay
Join us as we invite famed archeologist, Dr. Ed Barnhart, to share his experiences and stories through his work in the Americas.