2011 Projects

1. Annual organization and planting of annuals in downtown Kankakee outdoor containers. (75% participation)
2. Participation in the Natural Civic Conservation planning committee for city beautification. (50%)
3. Continue participation in Gallery of Trees - Christmas (100% participation)
4. Continue with our Sixteenth Annual Garden Tour for the enjoyment and education of the public. (100% participation)
5. Kankakee Book Drive - the creation of a naturalist library for public use.
6. Contribute to NCSGS President’s Project “Beautification of Botanical Gardens in Washington D. C.”
7. Maintain gardens at the Kankakee County Historical Society Museum, (100% participation)
8. Recognition of one member at the Junior League Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

COLUMN GARDEN Beginning in May 2006, Kankakee Kultivators led a community project in construction of a meditative shade garden incorporating both native and ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials. Located in the Small Park-Kankakee County Museum campus, the garden features some of Kankakee County’s historical artifacts—columns, from which the garden derives its name, came from the former First Trust and Savings Banks and the bells from area schools. A project goal was to create a quiet meditative setting for all generations to study plant life and impart the importance of the preservation of local history, architecture, and environment in a garden atmosphere…come and see if the goals have been met. LET FREEDOM RING GARDEN This garden honors the military men and women who protect the freedom of our country. Located at the entrance to the Kankakee County Museum, it was inspired by a “Let Freedom Ring” Grant from the Principal Finance Group in collaboration with the National Garden Clubs, Inc.