About Us

Mission Statement

Provide financial support to promote: community beautification, nature restoration, and environmental responsibility. Further the education of members and the public in the fields of ecology and conservation, home gardening, horticulture, landscape and floral design.

Grants to our Community

Since inception the Garden Club has donated over a quarter of a million dollars to our community, including donations to:

Village of Lincolnshire
Vernon Area Public Library
Community Schools
Lake County Forest Preserves
Riverside Foundation
Depke Juvenile Justice Center
Women's Residential Services

Board of Directors

President, Mary Ainger

VP Ways & Means, Andrea Fossier & Jan Stefans

VP Programs, Nancy Slatin

VP Allocations, Marla Baskin

Recording Secretary, Lori Hartnett & Kay Siess

Corresponding Secretary, Joan Keyes

Treasurer, Helen Wilson