Proceeds from these fundraisers benefit the Council of Rockford Scholarship Fund for Kishwaukee College Horticulture students.
2024 Village Green Easter Bunny Photo Shoot
For $10, families could get their picture taken with our bunny (Arch Smith, president of Council of Rockford Gardeners.)
In years previous to Covid, our Spring Luncheon was one of our scholarship fundraisers
Two awards were presented at the 2019 luncheon.
The first, a VIP award, went to Peg Goral for her
dedication and service to the Council and other
organizations for many years.
Elaine Parrovecchio (left) presented the award to Peg.
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The second award, a $500 donation was presented to Shamika Williams for the organization, KFACT, which mentors and provides services to girls in middle and high school while ensuring completion of post-secondary education.
To learn more, click this link: KFACT website
Our speaker in 2019 was Phil Rezin, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Rockford and Roscoe, who gave us insight into the value of growing native plants to benefit not only the beauty of our gardens, but also to retain and aid in the longevity of birds and butterflies.
Thank you Phil!
Visit one of the Wild Birds Unlimited stores in our area and see the website
Photos of some of the 2019 Spring Luncheon table decorations and raffle prizes.
Photos of 2018 Spring Luncheon.
Enjoy a photo journey of the 2016 Spring Luncheon! – Click Here
Enjoy a photo journey of the 2015 Spring Luncheon! – Click Here
Enjoy a photo journey of the 2014 Spring Luncheon! – Click Here
Enjoy a photo journey of the 2013 Spring Luncheon! – Click Here
Enjoy a photo journey of the 2012 Spring Luncheon! – Click Here
Enjoy a photo journey of the 2011 Spring Luncheon! – Click Here
Enjoy a photo journey of the 2010 Spring Luncheon! – Click Here