Events

2026 Calendar

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

When: Wednesday, October 7 @ 9:00 AM Meet at the ICC Horticulture Building

Where: Illinois Central College Land Laboratory (Arboretum and Gardens) pond

CIHS is not only an organization that educates gardeners about hostas but also gives back to the area community. Monetary donations are made yearly to area public gardens and sometimes through a grant process for other organizations. Other ways to give can include our time.

ICC could use your help to replace the pond liner at the small Lilly pond at the East Peoria Land Laboratory. The pond liner is at the end of its life and needs to be replaced. This project requires volunteers to help remove the flagstones surrounding the perimeter of the pond (if needed) and set them aside. Next volunteers will remove the existing liner and underlayment materials then help position the new underlayment and liner. ICC management will cut the new liner to size. Once the liner is installed volunteers will place the flagstones around the perimeter again for a natural look. 

We would like to have 5-7 volunteers. Contact Wendy Kamischke  309-253-0818  

kamisgh@yahoo.com  if you would like to volunteer with this project.  ICC will be grateful for your participation.

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2027 Calendar

March 16 Monthly Meeting 6:00PM Register for Door Prize, 6:30PM Meeting Begins

Location: Our Savior Lutheran Church 3209 Kingsbury Rd, Washington, IL 

Program: Theme Gardens

Presenters: Kay Dye and Jane Mottram TBD

April 20 Annual Potluck 6:00PM Register for Door Prize, 6:30PM Meeting Begins

Location: Our Savior Lutheran Church 3209 Kingsbury Rd, Washington, IL 

Program: Video Presentation of Frank King's Garden from the 2025 Convention. 

Frank will be on hand for Q & A.

May 18 Monthly Meeting

Location: Sue Dion, 139 Barrington Lane, East Peoria IL

Program: TBD

Speaker: TBD

June 9-12, 2027  American Hosta Society National Convention - Indianapolis IN

Register Here:

indianapolishostasociety.org/ihs-activites/2027-convention/ 

June 15 Monthly Meeting 6:00PM Register for Door Prize, 6:30PM Meeting Begins

Location: Deb McCullom, 600 Hilldale Dr, Washington IL

Program: What is a sensory garden?

Speaker: Jane Mottram

July 8-10, 2027 Midwest Regional Hosta Society Convention - Rockford IL

Embassy Suites by Hilton, Rockford Riverfront Hotel and Conference Center

More information is coming......