Northtown Garden Society
Chicago, Illinois
Spring is HERE!!!
Before...
After!
Dave and Hank
DianaLynn's Farewell Luncheon
Gardening
Coming Events
2025
is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity.
~ Lindley Karstens
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, DianaLynn Schilz, the Warren Park manager, was honored for her many years of service to the Chicago Park District and the 50th Ward community. She is taking a well-deserved retirement. She was honored for her tireless work by the Chicago Park District organization, the 24th Chicago Police District, the Northown Garden Society and the partcipants in programs she started for Senior Citizens.
February
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7:00 PM; Warren Park Field House, 6601 N. Western Ave, Chicago
The Affect of Climate Change on Bird Populations
Our guest presenter will be Matt Igleski, Executive Director, Chicago Bird Alliance.
Matt will be speaking about how bird populations are being affected by climate change, specifically birds of Illinois, songbirds, shore birds, migrating patterns, and predators.
Refreshments will be served.
All are welcome. Non-members are asked to donate $5.00.
Diana with the NGS members
Diana
2024 Holiday Party
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, we celebrated our Annual Potluck Holiday Party. We all brought dishes to share and, since we all are good cooks, we ate very well. NGS Board President, Eva Mannaberg, thanked the 2024 Volunteers for their faithful work.
We were entertained by folk singer, Ruthie Seidner, who had us all singing along and tapping out feet.
March
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 7:00 PM; Warren Park Field House, 6601 N. Western Ave, Chicago
The Global Garden Refugee Training Program
Our guest presenter will be Haley LeRand, Executive Director of Global Gardens.
Haley will be speaking about an urban farm located in Albany Park at 2954 W. Lawrence. Global Gardens supports refugees who grow organic vegetables for sale and home consumption.
Refreshments wull be served.
All are welcome. Non-members are asked to donate $5.00.
April
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:00 PM; Warren Park Field House, 6601 N. Western Ave, Chicago
Managing your Landscape
Speaker and professional garden coach, Amy Powers' mission is to teach everyone to get in touch with nature and learn how to manage their own landscape. This presentation will explore how to transition your existing garden to be a more drought tolerant ecosystem with friendly native plants.
There will be a $5.00 fee for non-members. Refreshments will be served.
It’s time to prepare for our Plant Sale on May 17th. We will sell plants, house plants and garden related materials