Illinois State University Horticulture Center

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A place for horticultural research, learning and fun in the heart of Illinois State University and McLean county. Open dawn to dusk every day.

The Center provides a focal point and support for horticultural instruction and scholarship, as well as public demonstration and outreach. Community members can take part in our many events offered throughout the year. Our students are actively engaged in their experiences, and learn from top-notch faculty. We appreciate the support we receive from alumni and donors. Your gifts are instrumental in helping the Center expand and continue to provide high-quality learning, research and facilities to students and the community. Visit https://giving.illinoisstate.edu/fund/horticulture-center/ to make your gift today. Please feel free to contact the Horticulture Center Director Jessica Chambers by phone at 309.438.3496 or email at [email protected].

10/28/2026

Join us at the Alumni Center on November 5th for ArchaeoDay! ArchaeoDay is an opportunity to learn about the multi-faceted field of archaeology.

The day starts at 9 a.m. with a mini-conference including stories from the field, presentations by archaeologists, and hands-on activities with real ancient artifacts!

At 6:30 p.m., Dr. Ed Barnhart, director of the Maya Exploration Center, will give a talk titled "Roots of Ingenuity: Agricultural Systems of the Ancient Americas." Dr. Barnhart has over 35 years of experience as an archaeologist and explorer in Central, South, and North America and has appeared in over a dozen documentaries.

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind free event!

09/01/2026

Our Director, Jessica Chambers, visited with Redbird Buzz to highlight the initial concept and growth of the Center, new exhibits including The Logarium, connections to art and science, and information about the upcoming annual Autumnal Festival, which takes place September 12-13. Take a listen!

Jessica Chambers '03, director of the Horticulture Center, highlights the research, exhibits, and beauty of Illinois State University's Horticulture Center.

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

This year's Autumnal Festival will be Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th! Go to https://bit.ly/2z8YHug to get your tickets.

05/31/2026

Our campaign closes today, and we are within $830 of meeting our funding goal for The Logarium! THANK YOU to the 80 wonderful donors who have given thus far!

Help us finish strong at the link below! 🌱💚🍄

In nature, fallen trees play a crucial role in healthy ecosystems. They can act as “nurse logs” for new seedlings, habitat for small animals and insects, and breeding grounds for fungi, mosses, and lichens. They are also effective carbon sinks and aid in nutrient recycling which increases soil h...

05/29/2026

We have just 3 days left to reach our fundraising goal for the new Logarium Garden at the ISU Horticulture Center, and we're already over 80% to our goal! With only about $6,000 left to go, will you help us reach 100%?

THANK YOU to all who have already given! Please share this message from our students with others who may be interested in helping to build this unique garden. See comments for the giving link. 🌱

Learn more about the campaign to launch the new Logarium Garden at ...

05/14/2026

Our online plant sale goes until 11:59 p.m. tonight, and we've still got some great annuals, perennials, and heirloom veggies left! Go to https://bit.ly/2z8YHug to place your order.

Thank you! 🌱

05/10/2026

Our plant sale is live! Go to https://bit.ly/2z8YHug to place your order!

Be sure to check your email for your order confirmation, which will contain instructions for how to sign up for your order pick-up time. Thank you! 🌱

05/09/2026

Our plant sale goes live online tomorrow, May 10th! 🌱

05/06/2026

Our fundraiser for The Logarium continues, and we are almost a third of the way to our goal! Our thanks to the 40 supporters who have already donated 💚

Learn more about this new garden, and make your gift at the link below. THANK YOU! 🌱

The Illinois State University Horticulture Center is launching a fundraising campaign to create The Logarium, a new living garden built from repurposed trees from the University’s Quad. Designed as an educational and ecological space, The Logarium will support biodiversity, soil health, and hands-...

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Raab Road
Normal, IL

Telephone

+13094383496

Website

http://HorticultureCenter.IllinoisState.edu/

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