History
Garden Club of Inverness was established in April of 1941 and is the oldest association
in the village of Inverness, IL.

Mission
Garden Club of Inverness is dedicated to helping its members acquire a better
knowledge of gardening, to promoting the preservation of native plants, and to
encouraging the improvement and planting of Inverness area properties.

Guests
Guests are welcome at the regular monthly meetings, with or without an invitation.

Membership
Membership in the Garden Club is open to all. Dues are currently $30 per year.
Members receive a club yearbook and a subscription to
Garden Glories magazine from
The Garden Clubs of Illinois. The club now has a total membership of about 100.

Activities
Many opportunities are available through the club for volunteering, learning, and
socialization. Work days are scheduled each year at village parks, and club members
visit a local nursing home to cheer residents with garden-related craft projects,
goodies, and companionship.

Club members have the opportunity to attend many special events, including field trips
to local horticultural sites and hands-on learning experiences. For those who wish to
become active in the organization of the club, many board and committee positions are
available.

Affiliations
Garden Club of Inverness is a member of The Garden Clubs of Illinois (District IX) and
of National Garden Clubs, Inc. (Central Region).
About Us
Copyright 2011, Garden Club of Inverness
Under a low sky-
this quiet morning
of red and
yellow leaves -

a bird disturbs
no more than one twig
of the green leaved
peach tree
- William Carlos Williams