Illinois State University Horticulture Center

04/20/2026

To kick off Earth Week, we would like to announce that the Logarium Hatch Fund is now officially open! Visit the following link to make a donation and help make our vision a reality: https://hatch.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/logarium-garden.

Thank you! 🌱

04/06/2026

If you've been thinking about volunteering at the Horticulture Center, Earth Week is a great time to start!

02/27/2026

Good morning - Yesterday during , we met and surpassed our fundraising goal! THANK YOU to each of the 125 donors who made this possible 💚

We know you each have a unique reason for giving. Many of you stated it's for the students. Some just love the gardens. Some even related how much you love the great Hort Center staff. **blush**

But it was our donor 'Macho Macho Man' who shared the following sage words when prompted for what inspired him to give yesterday:

"Gardens are dope. I like going out and breathing in the air after a massive chest workout. I recommend the gardens to everyone who isn't a nature hating dweeb."

Thank you, Mr. Man. We couldn't agree more 🌱😁

02/26/2026

Horticulture student, Natalie Bruce, likes the way working at the Center helps connect with her peers in the field and gives valuable experience she can apply to her career after graduation.

Your gifts during help make this possible. Any amount is appreciated and helps get us closer to our goal! Show your support here: https://birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/horticulture-center. Thank you! 🌱

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02/26/2026

Great news - We are nearing 75% of our goal to support our summer student interns and garden assistants! Join in the giving at https://birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/horticulture-center.

Here is how your gifts today will help our students grow 🌱

02/26/2026

Josh Stearns is one of the students who will benefit from your gifts during today. Take a listen to hear why he's excited to be involved at the Horticulture Center this summer!

Join in the giving at https://birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/horticulture-center. Thank you 🌱

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02/26/2026

Happy Day, Hort Center friends!

We want to begin the day by thanking the 36 donors who already have us off to a strong start. As of now, we are over 30% of the way to our goal of $20,000 to help support our summer student interns and garden assistants! THANK YOU! 🌱

You can join in the giving at https://birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/horticulture-center.

02/25/2026

At the ISU Horticulture Center, we believe that hands-on learning is the best way to develop the confident, competent horticulture professionals of the future.

Your support TOMORROW during will help us fund summer student intern and garden assistant positions at the Center.

Visit https://birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/horticulture-center to learn more. Thank you! 🌱

02/23/2026

Save the Date - Illinois State University's annual one-day giving event is back and coming up this Thursday, February 26th!

This year for , the Horticulture Center's goal is to raise $20,000 to fund our summer student interns. We hope you'll join in supporting them and help us spread the word. Thank you! 🌱

12/02/2025

Become a Friend of the Center!

Your annual support is crucial to the Horticulture Center's ongoing success and its mission to foster a love for the natural world. As a Friend of the Center, your support goes towards maintenance, operational efforts, and educational experiences in the gardens.

Go to https://horticulturecenter.illinoisstate.edu/friends/ to learn more. Thank you! 🌱

11/20/2025

Come see your favorite Horticulture Center in a new light! Bring your family and friends for a cozy, night-time stroll through our gardens set aglow by hundreds of luminaria. Enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats among the sights and sounds of nature. Tickets are on sale now at https://bit.ly/2z8YHug.

11/10/2025

Our Wreath/Evergreen Basket Make & Take is back! - November 19th and 20th - 5 to 8 p.m. Contact Jessica Chambers to register or request a pre-made wreath or basket at 309-438-3496 or [email protected].