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The Springfield Park District's Washington Park Botanical Garden offers a variety of engaging programs that celebrate the beauty and diversity of the plant world. From guided tours and seasonal exhibits to hands-on workshops and educational events, the garden provides year-round opportunities for visitors of all ages to connect with nature. Guests can explore themed gardens, learn about conservation and horticulture, and experience special events such as plant sales, floral shows, and nature-inspired activities. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a peaceful retreat, the Washington Park Botanical Garden is the perfect destination for inspiration and discovery.

Prairie State Orchid Society Sale and Talk

Description 

The Prairie State Orchid Society returns to the Garden for a lovely afternoon of orchids. Guest speaker Don White from Anything Orchids will be selling orchids from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Be sure to stay after 2:00 p.m. Be sure to stay after 2:00 p.m. to listen to Don's presentation about growing and caring for orchids.

Location: Washington Park Botanical Garden

Saturday, May 3rd from 1-3:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Sangamon Valley Iris Society Plant Show

Description

The Sangamon Valley Iris Society returns to the Garden with beautiful iris examples on display from the gardens of the SVIS members. 

Location: Washington Park Botanical Garden

Saturday, May 10th from 1-4:00 p.m.

Central Illinois Daylily Society Plant Show

Description 

Join the Central Illinois Daylily Society for a lovely day all about daylilies! Come in and learn from the experts all about these beautiful blooms and see them on display fresh from the gardens of the Central Illinois Daylily Society members.

Location: Washington Park Botanical Garden

Saturday, June 28th from Noon-3:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Sangamon Valley Iris Society Plant Sale

Description

Calling all Iris lovers! This is an event you don't want to miss. The Sangamon Valley Iris Society returns to the Garden for its annual iris plant sale. Society members will be on hand to answer all your iris questions and provide you with wonderful incite on the iris available for purchase for your home collections. 

Location: Washington Park Botanical Garden

Saturday, July 27th from 1-4:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Central Illinois Daylily Society Plant Sale

Description 

The Central Illinois Daylily Society returns to the Garden with its annual daylily plant sale. Gorgeous daylilies will be on sale and society members will be on hand to answer all your daylily questions. Come on out to the Garden and get great deals on fabulous plants to add to your gardens!

Location: Washington Park Botanical Garden

Saturday, August 2nd from Noon-3:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Region 9 American Iris Society Plant Sale

Description 

Did you miss the iris sale in July? Be sure to mark your calendars and come to the Garden to purchase beautiful iris varieties from the members of the Region 9 American Iris Society. Beautiful iris will be available for purchase and incredible knowledge will be shared from the iris society members. This is a great event to ask those iris questions.

Location: Washington Park Botanical Garden

Saturday, August 23rd from 9:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Admission: Free