Where Memories Today, Inspire Change Tomorrow!

Emerald Gardens provides a place where people from at-risk groups are helped to reshape their lives through community and holistic approaches. We offer a place where people can make memories that inspire them and others to make changes for the better. Through stewardship with a green initiative we can improve lifestyles for families and communities.

12Jul

Date Night Dance Fundraiser

7/12/2024 06:45 PM - 7/12/2024 08:30 PM
1016 South Spresser Street, Taylorville, IL, USA

Join Young Dance Inc for a fun date night of dancing, with 2 beginner friendly dance lessons at the Party Place. Proceeds from the dance go to Emerald Gardens Cost is $25 per couple.

10Jul

West Coast Swing Dance Night Fundraiser

7/10/2024 06:45 PM - 7/10/2024 09:00 PM
1016 South Spresser Street, Taylorville, IL, USA

West Coast Swing Dance Night Fundraiser for Emerald Gardens! Join Young Dance for a night of dancing at the Party Place, while raising money in support of Emerald Gardens. Cost $7 Per Person

08Jun

Cancelled

Open Garden Tours

6/8/2024 10:00 AM - 6/8/2024 05:00 PM
1524 E 900 North Rd, Owaneco, IL, USA

ATTENTION: event canceled tomorrow WE HAVE BEEN MONITORING 3 different weather forecasting sources. All indicate that there is a significant chance of rain including thunderstorms. Our board has decided to cancel our Re-Everything Rally event because we do not have storm shelters at this time. The event has been postponed until further notice. We will NOT be rescheduling for the rain date stated on our flier of June 15th. Sorry for the inconvenience. Open Garden Tours 10am, 2pm, 4pm

08Jun

Cancelled

2024 Re-Everything Rally

6/8/2024 08:00 AM - 6/8/2024 08:00 PM
1524 E 900 North Rd, Owaneco, IL, USA

07Oct

Join us for another year at Taylorville Chilifest!

10/7/2023 10:00 AM - 10/8/2023 05:00 PM
Taylorville, IL, USA

We will have an informational booth and giveaways. Meet our Board Of Directors and discuss our exciting plans for helping the community. Find out more about our Gardens of Generosity, Therapy Gardens, and other programs.

26Aug

Come see us in Springfield at the Grand Opening of one of our partners!

8/26/2023 09:00 AM - 8/26/2023 06:00 PM
815 South 15th Street, Springfield, IL, USA

24Jun

Come volunteer at the Gardens!

6/24/2023 08:00 AM - 6/25/2023 08:30 PM
1524 East 900th North Road, Owaneco, IL, USA

Help us with watering, mulching, cleanup, and more. Get some exercise, fresh air and sunshine!

27May

Sober Stampede

5/27/2023 09:00 AM - 5/29/2023 08:00 PM
1524 East 900 North Road, Owaneco, IL, USA

Sober fun. games, outdoor activities, nature hikes, and more. Firepits and camping sites available. Bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.

20May

Free Seminar: Growing Gormet Mushrooms

5/20/2023 11:30 AM - 5/20/2023 01:30 PM
18 Manners Park Rd, Taylorville, IL, USA

Come learn how to grow mushrooms, Substrates, BRF/Tek, Liquid Cultures, Growing temps & so much more. Mycelium and other types of fungi form super-important relationships with many plants, shrubs, and trees, creating an interconnected network of diverse living organisms. This Seminar Series is 100% FREE and brought to you by Emerald Gardens and Guest Speaker Twyla Verbinski. No reservations required. Mark your calendar today!

4/8/2023 08:00 AM - 4/10/2023 07:00 PM
1524 East 900 North Road, Owaneco, IL, USA

Planting cool season vegetable crops for the 2023 season!