Batavia Garden Club hosts garden walk in July – Shaw Local

The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners Club will host its “For the Love of Gardens” garden walk on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event is a self-guided tour of seven gardens and the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary on the Batavia Riverwalk.

Homeowners and a representative from the Kane County Master Gardeners, Greater Kane County Wild Ones and Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will be on hand to welcome participants to the gardens and answer any questions.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the event, and children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased in person at various locations and garden centers, as well as on the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners website.

For more information and to purchase online, visit www.bataviaplaindirtgardeners.org. The event will take place regardless of weather, the gardens are not handicap accessible, and pets and strollers are not permitted.

This event raises funds for the club’s activities, including college scholarships, maintenance of the Wildflower Sanctuary on the Batavia Riverwalk, the Kaleidoscope and Peace Bridge planters near City Hall, and the Alphabet Garden at the Batavia Public Library.

This year’s walk is dedicated to Diana Sharp, who was president of the club for over 21 years and recently lost her battle with cancer. The club is open to anyone interested in gardening. For more information contact [email protected]