Golden Garden Days: Northwest Celebration
Celebrate 50 Years with the Master Gardeners!
Grow your gardening knowledge and skills as we celebrate 50 years of Master Gardener impact through hands-on workshops, tours, and expert advice!
Master Gardeners will be present throughout each site to answer questions, and provide insight into the work they do in our communities. This event is free and open to the public. Participants are welcome to stop by any garden location that fits their schedule or spend the full day with Master Gardeners.
Whether you're an experienced gardener, a beginner, or someone who enjoys beautiful spaces, we invite you to celebrate with us and learn more about the Master Gardener program.
Tour Date: June 29, 2025
Tour Schedule
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. - Learn Grow Share Garden | Henry United Methodist Church, 225 Lincoln St, Henry, IL 61537
9:30-10:30 a.m. - Travel to Toluca
10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. - Toluca Coal Mine Wildflower Meadow and School Garden | East Bennington St., Toluca, IL 61369
12:30-2:00 - Lunch on own and travel to Ottawa. | Take some time to explore downtown Ottawa during your visit.
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Ottawa Toll House Garden and other sights | 221 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350
- Reddick Mansion
- Palate Garden
- Butterfly Garden
- Plant a Row
- Extension Native Garden
- Downtown Flower Beds
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Bettyann Harrison at bettyann@illinois.edu or (309) 384-2356.